Inspired by the dangerously delicious Mayan Mocha from Picnik, this creamy, dreamy drink is a little sweet, spicy, and chocolaty. It’s also dairy-free and can be made with dandelion root for a low-caffeine, coffee-free option. Let us show you how it’s done! This Mayan mocha gets its name from a traditional drink enjoyed by Mayans thousands of years ago. The chocolaty drink was made with crushed cocoa beans, chili peppers, and water and got its frothy foam by being rapidly poured between two cups immediately before serving. Talk about hard work! Our very different, inspired-by version is similarly chocolaty, spicy, and frothy and heads into mocha territory with the addition of coffee (or dandelion root)! After brewing coffee or dandelion root tea, you can either make the drink in a saucepan or use a milk frother. If you love the frothiness of coffee shop drinks but want to make your drinks at home, a milk frother is a game-changer! Next, we add dairy-free milk, using a little coconut milk to create a super creamy result without any coconut flavor. The remaining ingredients are cocoa powder for richness, maple syrup (or another sweetener), and cinnamon + cayenne. For a protein boost, you can also add collagen or vegan collagen. We hope you LOVE this Mayan mocha. It’s:RichCreamyFrothyWarmingSubtly spicyLightly sweetened& SO delicious! It’s a lovely, cozy drink for chilly weather and has become one of our go-to morning beverages (in the rotation with matcha and chai!).
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