Anybody else have an awkwardly lengthy checklist of modifications when ordering drinks from espresso outlets? Welcome to the membership. Typically we spare ourselves the embarrassment and make them at dwelling.

Impressed by the dangerously scrumptious Mayan Mocha from Picnik, this creamy, dreamy drink is slightly candy, spicy, and chocolaty. It’s additionally dairy-free and might be made with dandelion root for a low-caffeine, coffee-free possibility. Allow us to present you the way it’s performed!

This Mayan mocha will get its identify from a standard drink loved by Mayans 1000’s of years in the past. The chocolaty drink was made with crushed cocoa beans, chili peppers, and water and acquired its frothy foam by being quickly poured between two cups instantly earlier than serving. Speak about onerous work!

Our very totally different, inspired-by model is equally chocolaty, spicy, and frothy and heads into mocha territory with the addition of espresso (or dandelion root)!

After brewing espresso or dandelion root tea, you possibly can both make the drink in a saucepan or use a milk frother. In the event you love the frothiness of espresso store drinks however wish to make your drinks at dwelling, a milk frother is a game-changer!

Subsequent, we add dairy-free milk, utilizing slightly coconut milk to create a brilliant creamy end result with none coconut taste. The remaining substances are cocoa powder for richness, maple syrup (or one other sweetener), and cinnamon + cayenne. For a protein enhance, you can even add collagen or vegan collagen.

We hope you LOVE this Mayan mocha. It’s:

RichCreamyFrothyWarmingSubtly spicyLightly sweetened& SO scrumptious!

It’s a beautiful, cozy drink for cold climate and has turn into considered one of our go-to morning drinks (within the rotation with matcha and chai!).

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