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This spicy hot cocoa is rich and warm with a touch of earthy cinnamon and a slight kick from cayenne pepper to heat you up inside and out BudgetBytes.com
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Spicy Hot Cocoa

This spicy hot cocoa is rich and warm with a slight kick from cayenne pepper and cinnamon to heat you up inside and out, no matter how cold it is outside!
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Total Cost: $0.34 recipe / $0.34 serving
Servings: 1
Author: Beth Moncel

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder $0.04
  • 1 Tbsp brown sugar $0.02
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon $0.02
  • 1/16 tsp cayenne pepper $0.01
  • 8 oz milk (2% fat or higher) $0.25

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, stir together the cocoa powder, brown sugar, cinnamon, and cayenne.
  • Heat the milk until hot, but not boiling. (Heat in a small sauce pan over medium-low, whisking often, or microwave for about 1.5 – 2 minutes).
  • Once the milk is hot, whisk in the cocoa and spices. Drink. Be happy.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 225.8kcal | Carbohydrates: 29.2g | Protein: 9.1g | Fat: 8.7g | Sodium: 125.1mg | Fiber: 2.4g