Amazing 8-Minute Spicy Hot Chocolate with Cayenne (Metabolism Kick)
Enjoy this warm, spicy hot chocolate featuring cayenne pepper for a pleasant metabolism kick. It is a simple, satisfying treat perfect for a cozy moment.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 8 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1/4 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 2 tablespoons Sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- Pinch of Cayenne Pepper (start small!)
- Pinch of Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Combine milk, cocoa powder, sugar, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, and salt in a small saucepan.
- Heat the mixture over medium heat, whisking continuously until it is hot and the sugar dissolves. Do not let it boil.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the hot chocolate into mugs. Serve immediately.
Notes
- You control the heat; add a tiny bit more cayenne if you like a stronger kick next time.
- Using high-quality cocoa powder makes a big difference in flavor.
- This recipe works well with almond, oat, or regular dairy milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: Approx. 180
- Sugar: Approx. 20g
- Sodium: Approx. 100mg
- Fat: Approx. 8g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: Varies
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 25g
- Fiber: Approx. 3g
- Protein: Approx. 6g
- Cholesterol: Varies