Vegan Mexican Hot Chocolate

Ingredients

• 2 cups non-dairy milk ((I used 1/2 full-fat coconut milk 1/2 vanilla almond milk))
• 3 heaping Tbsp cocoa powder ((or more for intense chocolate flavor))
• 2-3 Tbsp sugar or agave ((or honey if not vegan // depending on your taste))
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon ((I recommend Vietnamese as it's sweeter))
• 1/4 scant tsp each nutmeg and cayenne ((omit cayenne if you don't like spice))
• 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 1 pinch sea salt

Steps

1. 1

   In a small saucepan, bring milk to a low simmer over medium heat.

2. 2

   Add cocoa powder, sugar, salt, vanilla and spices and whisk vigorously to combine.

3. 3

   Serve warm with coconut (or regular) whipped cream and a drizzle of chocolate syrup.