Spicy Mayan Mocha Recipes

MAYAN MOCHA POWDER

Steps:

• Mix nonfat dry milk powder, instant coffee granules, sugar, cocoa powder, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and ground red pepper in a bowl until thoroughly combined. Store in an airtight lidded container or a resealable plastic bag.

MEXICAN MOCHA MIX

Steps:

• In a blender, combine the first seven ingredients; cover and process until mixture forms a powder. Store in an airtight container. Yield: about 2-1/4 cups mix. , To prepare mocha drink: In a mug, stir 3 tablespoons mix with 1 cup hot milk until blended. Garnish with a cinnamon stick if desired.

SPICY MOCHA

Steps:

• Combine the milk, chilies, and cinnamon sticks in a heavy large saucepan. Bring to a simmer over high heat. Remove from the heat. Cover and steep for 15 minutes. Whisk in the espresso, sugar, and 1 cup of cocoa powder. Bring the hot chocolate to a simmer, whisking often. Discard the chilies and cinnamon sticks.
• Meanwhile, whisk the powdered sugar and remaining 1/4 cup cocoa powder in a large bowl to blend. Add the cream and whisk until the mixture is thick.
• Ladle the hot chocolate into 8 mugs. Spoon the chocolate whipped cream atop and serve immediately.

EASY SPICED MORNING MOCHA

Steps:

• Place the first six ingredients in a mug. Stir in hot milk until blended. Top with whipped cream; sprinkle with additional cinnamon.

SPICY MOCHA

Steps:

• Combine the milk, chilies and cinnamon sticks in a heavy large saucepan.
• Bring to a simmer over high heat. Remove from heat, cover and steep for 15 minutes.
• Whisk in the espresso, sugar and 1 cup of the cocoa powder.
• Bring the hot chocolate to a simmer, whisking often.
• Discard the chilies and cinnamon sticks.
• Meanwhile, whisk the powdered sugar and remaining 1/4 cup cocoa powder in a large bowl to blend.
• Add the cream and whisk until the mixture is thick.
• Ladle the hot chocolate into 8 mugs. Spoon the whipped cream on top and serve immediately.

SKINNY DARK CHOCOLATE MOCHA

Steps:

• Combine almond milk, cocoa powder, sweetener, and vanilla extract in a saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium-low heat. Froth cocoa-milk mixture using an immersion blender.
• Pour hot chocolate milk into a mug, holding back the foam with the back of a spoon. Add coffee and top with foam.

SPICED BRAZILIAN MOCHA

Steps:

• Place coffee and chocolate in a heavy saucepan; cook on very low heat until chocolate is melted and mixture is well blended, stirring constantly with whisk.
• Stir in sugar and cinnamon.
• Bring to boil on medium heat; cook until sugar is dissolved, stirring constantly.
• Gradually add milk and vanilla, stirring until well blended.
• Cook until heated through, stirring occasionally.
• Pour into 4 large cups.
• Top with whipped topping.
• Garnish with a light sprinkling of additional cinnamon, if desired.