Smooth, spicy, and frothy, this quick Mexican mocha is the perfect morning jolt to help you kick start your day!

We start with coffee: either a strongly brewed cup of joe or espresso will do, though we don’t recommend pulling four shots from your espresso machine. Instead, brew two shots and dilute with water to meet the four-ounce requirement.

Then we add lightly bitter and super chocolatey cacao powder. While natural, pure cocoa powder or raw cacao powder both work, we recommend avoiding Dutch-processed cocoa, as it contains far fewer antioxidants than the natural stuff.

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Coconut milk works as an ultra-smooth and creamy base for our mocha. Be sure to use the full fat, natural stuff in a can for maximum richness and health benefits.

Finally, the spice blend of cinnamon and cayenne or chili powder gives this mocha its characteristic kick. Both cayenne and chili powder work here, but cayenne packs quite a bit more punch in smaller doses. This is because cayenne is pure, ground chili powder, while most chili powders are a blend of peppers and may be cut with other spices like cumin or nutmeg (check the label). If using cayenne, opt for the ¼ teaspoon option (or less) if you like less heat.

Coconut sugar, maple syrup or honey aren’t necessary, but make for a sweet addition if you prefer your drinks on the sweeter side.

The best part of this Mexican Mocha is that you don’t need a barista – or any of their equipment – to make it. We use a simple blender to froth all the ingredients – no milk frothing wand necessary.

Courtney Hamilton

Mexican Mocha with Silky Coconut Oil

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Total time:5 mins

Cook Time:3 mins 3 minutes

Prep Time: 2 mins 2 minutes

Serves:1 coffee

Nutrition facts:3 grams of protein8 grams of carbohydrates32 grams of fat

Mexican Mocha with Silky Coconut Oil

Recipe by: Courtney Hamilton

Smooth, spicy, and frothy, this quick Mexican mocha is the perfect morning jolt to help you kick start your day!

Tools

• Blender

Ingredients

• 4 oz brewed strong coffee or espresso
• 4 oz coconut milk
• 1 T cocoa powder
• 1/4 - 1/8 t cayenne or chili powder
• ½ t cinnamon
• 1 T coconut oil
• Stevia, to taste (optional)

Instructions

• Add all ingredients to blender.
• Blend until frothy.
• Enjoy immediately!

Looking for Paleo ingredients? Here are a few we’d recommend:
Coconut milk (Native Forest)
Cayenne (Simply Organic)
Ancho chili powder (Simply Organic)
Ground cinnamon (Simply Organic)
Cold pressed coconut oil (Viva Naturals)
Stevia (NuNaturals)

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