Mexican Hot Chocolate!

As the season cools into winter, Mexican Hot Chocolate is the perfect way to warm-up your afternoon. We chose this recipe because all of the ingredients are readily available in any grocery store and it’s one that your learners can participate in! Traditionally, chili powder is added to Mexican Hot Chocolate but we have opted to leave it out of the recipe because learners may not enjoy the added heat. Feel free to add it in if you so desire!

You can also search for the Nestle Abuelita Mexican Hot Chocolate Tabs at your local grocery store and follow the recipe on the package.

The word “chocolate” comes from the Aztec word “xocolatl,” which means “bitter water.” The cocoa bean, from which chocolate is derived, is grown in Mexico, Central America and parts of South America. This is a perfect lesson to use if you are wanting to focus on immersing learners into the cultural products and practices of hispanic communities. We encourage you to take time to show learners how to make this simple recipe!

Below you will find a recipe for two servings and a recipe for a slow-cooker if you plan to make it for a large group.

Mexican Hot Chocolate Recipe

Ingredients

3 tablespoons instant hot chocolate mix
1 tablespoon chocolate syrup
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup milk
3/4 cup boiling water

Directions
In a large mug, mix the hot chocolate mix, chocolate syrup and cinnamon. Pour in the milk add the boiling water and stir. Yields 2 servings.

Recipe modified from

Sheldyn. “Easy Mexican Hot Chocolate” allrecipes.com

Mexican Hot Chocolate – Slow Cooker

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoon cocoa powder
• 1 1/3 cups hot water
• 12 ounces chocolate chips
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon powder
• 1 gallon milk 

Directions

In a large slow-cooker, mix all of the ingredients together. Turn the slow-cooker to medium heat and stir every 30 minutes until hot. Alternatively, you can make this same recipe in a large pot on the stove.

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