Spiced Hot Chocolate
Spiced Hot Chocolate blends cocoa with vanilla, cinnamon, chili, nutmeg, and cloves for a warming mug that’s gently sweet with a subtle kick. The spices add depth without overpowering, and the light body from skim milk keeps it cozy yet not heavy—perfect for a chilly evening or a relaxed gathering.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Spiced Hot Chocolate, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 28 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 14 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 65
- Heart Health
- 53
- Metabolic
- 18
- Digestive
- 37
- Inflammatory
- 53
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat the milk in a saucepan over medium-low heat until lukewarm.
- 2
Stir the cocoa powder and sugar into the warmed milk until dissolved.
- 3
Add the vanilla, cinnamon, chili powder, nutmeg, and cloves.
- 4
Heat for 5 more minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Calories 138.49 kcal Moderate 7%
- Protein 9.06 g Moderate 18%
- Carbohydrate 22.74 g 8%
- Total Fat 0.69 g Low Source 1%
- Saturated Fat 0.13 g Low Source 1%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 5.2 mg Low Source 2%
- Sodium 134.21 mg Moderate 6%
- Dietary Fiber 1.13 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 18.92 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 254.6 mg Moderate 20%
- Iron 0.64 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 287.21 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 229.07 mcg Good Source 25%
- Vitamin C 0.1 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 2.43 mcg Moderate 12%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Chocolate 🍫
About This Recipe
Spiced Hot Chocolate is made with 8 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chili Powder, Ground Cinnamon, Ground Cloves, and Ground Nutmeg. Each serving provides about 138.49 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Spiced Hot Chocolate made of?
- The main ingredients are Chili Powder, Ground Cinnamon, Ground Cloves, Ground Nutmeg, Skim Milk. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Spiced Hot Chocolate?
- About 15 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 138.49 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Spiced Hot Chocolate easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Spiced Hot Chocolate healthy?
- Spiced Hot Chocolate has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 138.49 calories and 9.06 g of protein, or 18% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 134.21 mg (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk and Chocolate, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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