Mexican Maple Hot Chocolate (Dairy-Free)

Curl up by the fire with this toasty warm cup with just a little kick of spice.

Mexican Maple Hot Chocolate (Dairy-Free)

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups non-dairy milk (almond, soy, full fat coconut milk)
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp Dutch process cocoa powder
  • 1.5 ounces dairy free baking chocolate or chocolate chips, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
  • ½ tsp pure vanilla extract
  • pinch cayenne pepper
  • pinch salt
  • Garnish chocolate shavings, cinnamon stick, cocoa powder

Instructions
 

  • Bring milk and cinnamon to simmer over medium-low heat. Whisk frequently while cooking, simmer for about 5 minutes. Add remaining ingredients (except garnishes) and whisk until incorporated and heated through. Pour into two mugs and garnish. Enjoy with a friend and a warm fire!