Drinks
Warm Cocoa with Cinnamon and Cayenne
Unsweetened cocoa mixed with warm plant-based milk, cinnamon and a pinch of cayenne pepper. Sweeten to taste using the recipe options.
Total time: ⏱ 10 mins🍽 1 servingDifficulty: EasyPreparation time: Not specifiedCooking time: Not specified
Nutritional values have not been calculated for this recipe.
A cup of spiced hot chocolate, topped with a cinnamon stick, with a chili pepper and another cinnamon stick on the side.
Ingredients
- 1 cup of plant-based milk (almond, coconut, etc.)
- 2 tbsp raw unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1-2 tbsp. of maple syrup or coconut sugar
- 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch of cayenne pepper (or more, to taste)
- 1 pinch of sea salt
Preparation steps
- In a small saucepan, gently heat the plant-based milk over medium heat.
- Add the cocoa powder, maple syrup, cinnamon, cayenne pepper and salt.
- Whip constantly until all ingredients are well dissolved and the drink is hot. Do not boil.
- Pour into a cup and enjoy immediately.
Chef’s tip
For a richer texture, add a teaspoon of coconut oil. You can also add other spices like cardamom or nutmeg for more flavor.
