Camo Chica Cocina - Aztec Hot Chocolate | Best Mexican recipe | Holiday favorite #mexicanrecipes

cacao nibs

🥗Healthier: unsweetened cocoa powder

💰Cheaper: chocolate syrup

Cocoa powder offers a lower-calorie option while still providing chocolate flavor.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water is a budget-friendly alternative.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness, while brown sugar is often less expensive.

cinnamon

🥗Healthier: nutmeg

💰Cheaper: allspice

Nutmeg provides a similar warm spice flavor, while allspice is often more affordable.

Bring the milk to a simmer in a large heavy saucepan over medium-high heat.

Add the chocolate, guajillo chile, cinnamon stick, and vanilla bean.

Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes, whisking constantly to develop some froth and completely melt the chocolate.

Remove the chile, vanilla bean, and cinnamon stick from the hot mixture.

In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, or in a large glass mixing bowl with a hand mixer, beat the cream until soft peaks form.

Add the powdered sugar and beat to stiff peaks.

Pour the hot chocolate into a mug.

Dollop with the whipped cream and dust with cinnamon and chili powder.

Serve immediately.

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