Mexican Soy Hot Chocolate

There are times when hot chocolate is the only thing that will satisfy a craving. When I am having one of those moments this is the hot chocolate I make. I was really surprised when I checked the blog and it wasn’t there. I don’t know how this didn’t get posted sooner.

I add cornstarch to the soymilk to make the hot chocolate a little thicker. The thickness makes me feel as though this chocolate is a little more indulgent. Cinnamon works wonderfully in hot chocolate and I have been adding that for years. Cayenne is something I began adding a few years ago and I like the little bit of heat on the back of my tongue when I am drinking the chocolate. You can sweetener your chocolate with anything. I use stevia since I am trying to be good. Agave would have tasted better, but since it isn’t as good for me I used stevia. Here is what I made.

Mexican Soy Hot Chocolate
Serves 1

Ingredients:

1 cup soymilk
½ tablespoon cornstarch
½ tablespoon cocoa powder
1 scoop stevia (or sweetener of your choice)
¼ teaspoon cinnamon, ground (or to taste)
1 dash cayenne (or to taste)

Directions:

Combine the cold soymilk and cornstarch and whisk to combine. Add the remaining ingredients and heat until the milk thickens, about 2 or 3 minutes.

Serve hot and enjoy. Finish the hot chocolate with a sprinkle of cinnamon and/or cayenne if desired.

Nutritional Information:

Amount Per Serving
Calories - 96.5
Calories From Fat (21%) - 20.5

Total Fat - 2.4g
Saturated Fat - 0.66g
Cholesterol - 0mg
Sodium - 120.12mg
Potassium - 246.95mg
Total Carbohydrates - 16.71g
Fiber - 1.57g
Sugar - 7.13g
Protein - 4.48g

Comments:

This is my favorite hot chocolate. I like that it is thick and complex. The heat at the end of the drink is subtle but really nice and warming.

Unrelated note:

I took a break from cleaning to have a quick cup of cocoa before I got but to the drudgery. Cleaning really isn’t my favorite activity, but it needs to be done, so I do it. But I don’t have to enjoy do I? No one would ever mistake me for Martha Stewart. ;)

Tonight I am making something else with fresh truffle, although I haven’t decided exactly what yet. There is also a fall wheat berry and fruit salad in the refrigerator I will post later today.

I hope you are all having a great day. Talk to you later this afternoon.