Mayan Hot Cocoa Recipe

Name: Mayan Hot Cocoa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: 2 cups milk; 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; Flour; Brown Sugar; Nutmeg; 3 whole cloves; 1 dried ancho chile, 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional); 1 cinnamon stick; Powdered Sugar; Vanilla; Cornstarch; 1 1/2 cups water; 1/4 teaspoon allspice; Honey or maple syrup, to taste (optional)

Inspired by the movie "Chocolat," this Mayan Hot Cocoa recipe transports you to ancient times. Aztecs and Mayans revered cocoa as a sacred drink, brewing it with warming spices and enjoying it unsweetened in ceremonies. Our version captures that rich, aromatic essence with pure cocoa, fiery chili peppers, and a symphony of spices. The flavor is intensely dark, deeply complex, and utterly captivating—like a luxurious, warming perfume for your senses. Customize the sweetness to your preference and experience a truly unique hot chocolate unlike any other!

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 40 mins

Calories 245.2 kcal

Protein 20g

Rating 4.8 (4 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Mayan Hot Cocoa

2 cups milk
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
Flour
Brown Sugar
Nutmeg
3 whole cloves
1 dried ancho chile, 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
1 cinnamon stick
Powdered Sugar
Vanilla
Cornstarch
1 1/2 cups water
1/4 teaspoon allspice
Honey or maple syrup, to taste (optional)

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How to Make Mayan Hot Cocoa

In a small saucepan, combine the water, cinnamon stick, ancho chilies, cloves, allspice, and cayenne pepper (if using).
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer gently for 15-20 minutes, allowing the spices to infuse.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the spice mixture steep for another 10 minutes.
Strain the spice mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a separate saucepan, discarding the solids.
Whisk in the cocoa powder until completely smooth. Make sure there are no lumps.
Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it begins to simmer.
Stir in the milk and continue to heat gently until the cocoa is warmed through and fragrant. Do not boil.
Remove from heat and taste. Add honey or maple syrup to your liking, if desired.
Pour into mugs and enjoy your authentic Mayan Hot Cocoa!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

59g

Fat

32g

Carbs

10g

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