If you havent tried a Mexican Mocha yet, are you even living life?
This is my favorite recipe, it has a good kick to it with Cayanne Pepper. I do not like overly sweet coffees and this one is sweetened "just right". Of course, keep in mind you can adjust the sweentess to your liking!
With just 3 spices that come together to give it its signature flavor, here is a quick overview of these spices and their benefits.
Why Cayanne Pepper?
Cayenne Pepper is a spicey red chili that actually belongs to nightshade family of plants. It contains what is called Capsciasin, which is a compound that gives this pepper its heat and comes with various health benefits!
Here is a list of just some of the benefits that cayenne pepper offers:
*This is for informational purposes only. This is not medical advice and should not be considered for medical substitute.
May aid in your digestive health
May help in reducing hunger
May give your metabolism a boost
May help in lowering your blood pressure
Is an anti-inflamatory, so it may also help in alleviating pain
You can research all the other benefits of Cayenne Pepper and learn what else it can offer.
Cinnamon
Where does Cinnamon even come from, anyway? Well, Cinnamon is a spice which is obtained from the inner bark of tree species from the genus Cinnamomum family. There are sever trees in the family which the spice, cinnamon is derived from.
The top 3 countries with the largest production and exportaion of cinnamon are Indonesia, China and Vietnam.
You may research cinnamon on your own to read about all the others. I love to sprinkle cinnamon on top of my regular morning coffee too. Here are just a few of the benefits that this warm spice offers:
*This is for informational purposes only. This is not medical advice and should not be considered for medical substitute.
Cinnamon is a powerful anti-oxidant which has been shown to protect your body from oxidative damage caused by free-radicales with in the body.
Cinnamon has anit-inflamatory properties
Cinnamon may help in the managment of blood sugar levels, studied for its potential role in improving insulin resistance and reducing blood sugar spikes
Nutmeg
Who would have thought that this versatile and delicious spice has health benefits, am I right?
It wasn't until I began writing this blog that it was brought to my awarness that Nutmeg also has health benefits. Here are just a few them:
*This is for informational purposes only. This is not medical advice and should not be considered for medical substitute.
Like Cayenne and Cinnamon, this too is an anti-oxident powerhouse
It may help the body to detoxify- stimulating the liver and kidneys. It is said to be consumed in moderation as higher doese could have adverse effects on other parts of your body
It could help support oral health by fighting the bacteria in your mouth that cause bad breath and tooth decay
My favorite fact, this spice may boost brain health! Helping with memory enhacement, learning and our cognitive function!
Mexican Mocha Mix Recipe
Ingredients:
Single Cup Recipe:
2 TBSP Powdered Sugar (if making by the cup, you can substite with 1 Tbsp Honey or Pure Maple Syrup instead)
1 TBSP Unsweetened Cocoa Powder (Here is a link to the one i like to use, its actually CaCao Powder, which is just less processed compared to Cocoa Powder)
1/8 tsp Cayenne Powder
1/4 Ground Cinnamon
1/4 Nutmeg
2 shots of espresso OR 6 ounces Strong brewed Coffee
1-3 TBSP Half & Half or Heavy Whipping cream
Larger Batch of Mexican Mocha Mix:
1 Cup Powdered Sugar**
1/2 Cup Unsweetened Cacao (Or Ccoa) Powder
1 tsp. Cayenne Pepper
2 tsp. Ground Cinnamon
2 tsp. Nutmeg
*Use 3 TBSP per cup of coffee
Instructions:
In your coffee mug, mix together your dry ingredients.
Pour your espresso shots of hot strong coffee over the mix and stir until mixed. You can use a frother for easier mixing. Add your Half & Half or Cream to taste - I like to warm it up and froth it first before adding in.
Top with whipped cream if youd like or marshmallows and enjoy!
**In the large batche recipe, you may also leave out the Powdered Sugar, this is the sweenter. You may susbtite it at the time of making your cup with your prefered sweetner, sweetened to your liking. Just make sure you adjust the amount of Mexican Mocha Mix used to just 1 Tbsp. per cup.
Let me know in the Comments how this was for you!
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