This homemade real food, dairy-free Mexican Hot Cocoa Mix is the perfect way to spice up your hot cocoa life.
Hot cocoa, my obsession.
Even though I live in the south, where it’s pretty warm year-round, I have a thing about hot cocoa. Regular, peppermint, or spiced, I love it all! I even like it subbing carob for the cocoa (the way my mom made it). Whether it’s January or June, I regularly ask my husband if he’d like a cup after the kids are in bed.
‘Cause good moms don’t share treats with their kids.
He less enthusiastic about hot drinks than I am, and since I don’t want to make a whole pot for just myself (well, maybe I do… but I don’t), I decided it was high time to come up with a mix I could just plop in some warmed milk.
Mexican Hot Cocoa Mix.
Adding a bit of heat to hot cocoa is my newest thing. Though I enjoy all my chocolate tall and dark, every now and again I get a hankerin’ for spicy. I’ve already tried spicy + chocolate in other delicious goodies, like cake and fudge, and I love it. But in hot cocoa those spices really pop!
Since my kiddos don’t like spicy, that means I need to make it after bedtime. That’s ok with me, it goes along nicely with me not being able to wanting to share. 😉
Even though I’ve never been to Mexico, and have no idea if Mexican Mexicans (as opposed to American Mexicans [though I suppose all Mexicans are technically American…]) drink hot cocoa, I based the spices in this hot cocoa mix on other “Mexican” treats.
Lots of cinnamon.
A bit of chili powder.
Perfecto. Even my un-hot-cocoa-addited hubby said it was addicting! 🙂
Nutritional Value.
I also upped the nutritional value of this recipe (’cause all y’all know that hot cocoa is nutritious – haha) by adding in some grass-fed gelatin. It’s good for your skin, hair, teeth, nails, and joints, as well as improving your digestion and helping detox your liver.
Along with the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of cinnamon and chili powder this drink actually is a little healthy. 😉 So you should probably go mix yourself up a batch….
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Homemade Mexican Hot Chocolate Mix
Free from grain, gluten, eggs, and dairy.
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup coconut sugar
- 4 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 tablespoons grass-fed gelatin (I like this kind)
- 1 cup dairy-free chocolate chips (optional, I use my Honey-Sweetened Chocolate Chunks)
Instructions
Blend all ingredients except chocolate chips until powdered. Mix in chocolate chips and store in a jar.
To make a cup, stir 2 heaping tablespoons into 12 oz. milk of choice and heat until steamy.
Are you a fellow hot chocolate lover? Here are a few of my other favorite hot chocolate recipes!
Oh yum! I LOVE Mexican Hot Chocolate! Such a fun mix Raia! Pinned.
Thank you, Emily! It’s become a favorite of mine. 🙂
I can’t believe that I have never actually had Mexican hot chocolate – I used to live pretty close to the border, and I love spice. Can’t wait to try this – it sounds so good! And I love the added gelatin too!
Thanks, Sarah! I hope you enjoy it! 🙂
I’m totally with you…great moms don’t share treats with their kids. Love the Mexican spice addition to this! Of course, the kids won’t be interested in this at all.
Haha! I’m glad you agree, Anya. 😉
Thanks for linking up to Simply Natural Saturdays! I really want a cup of this now.
Haha! You should go make some, then. 😉
I’m thinking I’m in some need of some hot cocoa right about now!!!
You probably are… 😉
YUM! That sounds so good. I love homemade mixes, and adore that this is dairy free!
Thanks, Megan! I love making my own because I can add in whatever extras I feel like. 🙂
Oh My! Chili powder in Cocoa! Sounds perfect
😉 Thanks, Emily! It’s rather addicting. 🙂
I am a big fan of spiced hot chocolate. Can’t wait to make me some hot chocolate!
I hope you enjoy it, Brianna! 🙂
Definitely pinning this one for gift giving next year. Love it! Thanks for sharing on the Creative K Kids Tasty Tuesdays Linky Party, we hope you will join us next week.
Thanks for pinning, Audrey! 🙂
Congratulations!
Your recipe is featured on Full Plate Thursday this week! Enjoy your new Red Plate and have a very special New Year!
Miz Helen
Thanks so much, Helen! 🙂