Iced Mexican Chocolate
Indulge in the bold and luxurious flavors of Iced Mexican Chocolate, a refreshing twist on a classic treat that combines rich cocoa with a hint of spice. Crafted with velvety whole milk, unsweetened cocoa powder, and a touch of cinnamon and chili powder, this decadent beverage offers the perfect balance of sweetness and warmth. Enhanced with creamy vanilla and blended until smooth with ice, it’s a chilled delight perfect for any time of year. Top it off with a generous swirl of whipped cream and a sprinkle of dark chocolate shavings for an extra layer of indulgence. Ready in just 10 minutes, this spiced chocolate drink is ideal for coffee shop vibes at home.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 0.5 cup whipped cream
- 1 tablespoons dark chocolate shavings (optional for garnish)
Instructions
In a small saucepan, combine the milk, unsweetened cocoa powder, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and chili powder.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and whisk constantly until the sugar and cocoa powder are fully dissolved and the mixture is heated through, about 3-4 minutes. Do not allow the mixture to boil.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Let the mixture cool to room temperature or chill it in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes for a colder drink.
Fill a blender with the cooled chocolate mixture and the ice cubes. Blend until smooth and frothy.
Pour the iced Mexican chocolate into two glasses.
Top each glass with whipped cream and garnish with dark chocolate shavings, if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
514 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 24.9 g | 32% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.9 g | 74% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 80 mg | 27% | |
| Sodium | 203 mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 59.3 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.1 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 51.7 g | ||
| Protein | 19.0 g | 38% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.7 mcg | 28% | |
| Calcium | 641 mg | 49% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 934 mg | 20% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
