Name: Hot Cocoa with Ancho Chiles and Spice
Cook time: 15 minutes
Total time: 20 minutes
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups low-fat milk; 3/4 cup bittersweet chocolate chips; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 tablespoon natural unsweetened cocoa powder; 3/4 teaspoon ground ancho chiles; 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice; 3 cinnamon sticks, broken in half

The Product: Earthy-fruity spice powder with a mild kick.
The Payoff: Hot chocolate with complex, subtle flavor and an intriguing, gentle spiciness.

Recipe information

Total Time
20 minutes
Yield
Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

3 cups low-fat milk

3/4 cup bittersweet chocolate chips

2 tablespoons sugar

1 tablespoon natural unsweetened cocoa powder

3/4 teaspoon ground ancho chiles

1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

1/4 teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice

3 cinnamon sticks, broken in half

Preparation

Bring first 7 ingredients and pinch of salt to simmer in medium saucepan, whisking often. Add cinnamon sticks. Cover; remove from heat and let steep 5 minutes. Bring to simmer, whisking. Discard cinnamon.

Nutrition Per Serving

Per serving: 243 calories

10 g fat

3 g fiber

#### Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit

TagsHot Chocolate Beverages Chocolate Ancho Chile Chile Vegetable Cocoa Cinnamon Herbs & Spices Gluten Free Nut Free Nonalcoholic 30 Minutes or Less Simmer Bon Appétit

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