Mexican Hot Chocolate with Cayenne Pepper and Orange Zest Recipe

Mexican Hot Chocolate with Cayenne Pepper and Orange Zest Recipe

  • 1/4 cup water
  • 6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon grated orange peel
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 5 1/2 cups skim milk
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  1. Whisk water, cocoa powder and SPLENDA(R) Granulated Sweetener in a saucepan. Slowly bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook until mixture thickens and resembles a syrup.
  2. Mix in remaining ingredients and heat. Do not boil. Serve hot.
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