Indulge in the rich and flavorful tradition of Mexican hot chocolate with this curated collection of recipes, specially designed to satisfy your sweet cravings while staying within the guidelines of the Weight Watchers program. Whether you prefer a classic preparation or a modern twist, these recipes offer a range of options to tantalize your taste buds and keep you on track with your weight loss journey.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
MEXICAN HOT CHOCOLATE - 4 WW POINTS
Fabulous hot chocolate ready almost instantly. Mexican hot chocolate is more bitter and even has peppers added sometimes. If you want it more bitter, use the bittersweet chocolate and even add less sugar. You can also mix a batch of the dry ingredients, divide by 4 and store into ziploc bags. Add each portion to 1 cup of fat free milk and heat it up. Enjoy!
Provided by Nif_H
Categories Beverages
Time 8m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Whisk together the milk, brown sugar, cocoa, chocolate, and cinnamon in a medium saucepan until well blended.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until the mixture is hot and chocolate is melted, 5-6 minutes.
- Pour into mugs and serve at once.
MEXICAN HOT CHOCOLATE
Steps:
- Place the milk and sugar in a medium saucepan and bring to a simmer. Off the heat, stir in the chocolate, vanilla, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper with a wooden spoon and allow to steep for 3 minutes. Reheat the hot chocolate over low heat until it simmers.
- Strain the chocolate into a measuring cup and pour into mugs. Stir with cinnamon sticks, if desired.
MEXICAN HOT CHOCOLATE
Provided by Food Network
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Place the chocolate chunks in a blender and pulse several times until broken into small pieces. Or grate by hand. Meanwhile, bring the milk to boil in a small pot. Pour the hot milk over the chocolate, cover (with the vent open) and blend until thoroughly combined and frothy. Or whisk with a whip for 3 minutes. Serve immediately.
MEXICAN HOT CHOCOLATE
Steps:
- In a heavy saucepan, heat the milk, ground cinnamon and cinnamon stick until simmering. Add the chocolate and let melt. Remove from heat and add vanilla extract. Transfer to mugs and serve with whipped cream.
MEXICAN HOT CHOCOLATE
Steps:
- For stovetop: In a large pot over medium heat, whisk together milk, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and nutmeg. Add chocolate chips. Stir until chocolate is melted. Cover and turn heat to low for 5 minutes.
- For slow cooker: In a 4-quart slow cooker, whisk together milk, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and nutmeg. Add chocolate chips. Cover and cook on LOW setting for 2 to 3 hours, stirring every 15 to 20 minutes.
- Serve with a dusting of cocoa powder.
MEXICAN HOT CHOCOLATE
This delicious, not-too-sweet Mexican hot chocolate is richly flavored with cocoa and delicately seasoned with spices. The whole-stick cinnamon stirrers come in handy, as the old-fashioned chocolate mixture settles if not stirred before drinking. The blend of cinnamon and chocolate flavors is wonderful! -Kathy Young, Weatherford, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 10m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, mix cocoa and sugar; stir in water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly. , Add cinnamon and cloves; stir in milk. Simmer 5 minutes (do not boil). Whisk in vanilla. Pour hot chocolate into mugs; top with whipped cream. Use cinnamon sticks for stirrers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 156 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 92mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
MEXICAN HOT CHOCOLATE
Hot chocolate spiced with vanilla, cinnamon, and a hint of chile pepper. The perfect drink to warm you up on a cold winter night!
Provided by James
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 11m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Split vanilla bean lengthwise with the tip of a sharp knife. Place Urfa biber in a tea infuser.
- Combine vanilla bean, Urfa biber, milk, and cinnamon stick in a pot.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until milk is steaming and small bubbles appear, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove Urfa biber. Reduce heat to low. Add chocolate and sugar; stir until chocolate is melted, about 2 minutes. Remove cinnamon stick and vanilla bean.
- Pour into cups and top with a dollop of whipped cream. Garnish with bittersweet chocolate.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 288.7 calories, Carbohydrate 31.3 g, Cholesterol 18.8 mg, Fat 14.5 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 8.2 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 81.6 mg, Sugar 27.2 g
WW 4 POINTS - POLLO PIBIL
From WW Slim Ways Mexican Cookbook. You'll need to start making this 2 days before serving. It is customarily baked in banana leaves, which lend a distinctive flavor, but foil works fine.
Provided by mariposa13
Categories Chicken Breast
Time P2DT25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- To prepare the achiote paste, in spice mill or mini-jar blender, combine achiote and coriander seeds, salt, peppercorns, cinnamon, oregano, cumin seeds and cloves; process to a coarse powder.
- Transfer spice mixture to small bowl. Add vinegar, garlic and flour; stir to combine. Let mixture stand overnight.
- To prepare chicken, in gallon-size sealable plastic bag, combine prepared achiote paste, lime juice, grapefruit juice, orange juice and zest; add chicken. Seal bag, squeezing out air, turn to coat chicken. Refridgerate overnight, turning bag occasionally.
- To prepare vegetables, in medium non-stick skillet, heat oil; add onions. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, 10-12 minute until onion is golden brown. Stir in peppers, remove from heat.
- Preheat oven to 350. Line baking sheet with foil. Cut four 12 inch squares of heavy duty foil; spray with nonstick cooking spray (omit this if using banana leaves).
- Drain chicken, discard marinade. On each prepared foil square (or banana leaf) place one quarter of the chicken, one quarter of the onion-pepper mixture, and one tomato slice. Fold sides over filling, crimping to seal. Place packets on prepared baking sheet; bake 20 min until chicken is cooked through. Let stand 10 min; open packets carefully.
- 4 points per serving (1 packet).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.2, Fat 11.2, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 68, Sodium 652.1, Carbohydrate 8, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 3.3, Protein 23.1
4 POINTS - WHITE PIZZA
Make and share this 4 Points - White Pizza recipe from Food.com.
Provided by mariposa13
Categories Summer
Time 22m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Spray grill rack with nonstick spray and prepare grill for medium-hot fire.
- Heat the oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, sugar, and 1/4 tsp of the salt.
- Cook, stirring until onion is a rich golden brown, about 8 minutes.
- Stir together the spinach or arugula, ricotta, 2 tbsp of the parmesan, the basil, and the remaining 1/4 tsp salt in a small bowl.
- Place the crust on a pizza paddle or rimless baking sheet and spread the spinach mixture over it to cover entirely.
- Top with the onion and sprinkle with the remaining 2 tbsp paremesan.
- Using the paddle or baking sheet, slide the pizza on the grill, away from the heat source.
- Cover and cook, rotating the pizza a half turn every 5 minutes, until the pizza is hot and the cheese is fully melted, about 8 minutes.
- 4 Points per serving (1/4 pizza).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 73.7, Fat 4.9, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 9.2, Sodium 389.8, Carbohydrate 3.6, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 1.8, Protein 3.9
BANANA SPLIT 4 WW POINTS
HG's Top Banana Split Mass A'Peel! Ice cream... bananas... whipped cream... Mmm! It's HG's Top Banana Split! MAKE ONE NOW! from: Hungry Girl
Provided by Huskergirl
Categories Frozen Desserts
Time 45m
Yield 1 split, 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mash the strawberries until a puree is achieved (warming them for a few seconds in the microwave, if needed, will help). In a small dish, mix the puree with the Cool Whip until completely blended. For a swee ter flavor (optional), mix in half or all of a no-calorie sweetener packet. Place mixture in the freezer until just frozen (do not over-freeze, or it will be hard to scoop).
- Peel the banana, and then cut it in half lengthwise. Place halves in a long dessert dish with the flat sides facing inwards. Scoop the frozen strawberry/Cool Whip mixture into the center of the banana "boat".
- Place the chocolate ice cream on one side of the strawberry scoop and the vanilla ice cream on the other side.
- Drizzle chocolate syrup over the entire banana split, and then squirt the Reddi-wip over the whole dessert as well. Now dig in!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 114.1, Fat 0.5, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 12.7, Carbohydrate 28.8, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 16.8, Protein 1.3
Tips:
- Use unsweetened almond milk or skim milk to reduce the Points value of the hot chocolate.
- Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili powder to give the hot chocolate a spicy kick.
- Top the hot chocolate with whipped cream or marshmallows for an extra special treat.
- Garnish the hot chocolate with a cinnamon stick or grated chocolate for a festive touch.
- Serve the hot chocolate with your favorite cookies or pastries for a complete snack or dessert.
Conclusion:
Mexican hot chocolate is a delicious and comforting drink that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is perfect for a cold winter day or a special occasion. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make your own Mexican hot chocolate at home. So next time you are looking for a warm and satisfying drink, give this recipe a try.
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love