Master's Motivation: Mexican Almond Hot Chocolate

Snow day #2! Cory woke me up with homemade blueberry pancakes -- sweet husband made my morning :). Although spending the whole day lounging is tempting, I know I need to buckle down and get some work done.What better motivation than some yummy, spicy hot chocolate?

 

Mexican Almond Hot Chocolate

2.5 c vanilla almond milk

1 T brown sugar

2 1-oz blocks of semisweet chocolate

1 1-oz block unsweetened chocolate

.5 t cayenne (or to taste)

.5 t cinnamon 

1.5 t vanilla 

.5 t almond extract (optional)

marshmallows

In a small saucepan over medium heat, warm almond milk and sugar until simmering. Meanwhile, shave chocolate with a large knife (or chop into small pieces). Add chocolate to milk and stir until melted and combined. Add cayenne and cinnamon, then taste to make sure you like the heat (remember: marshmallows add sweetness!). Once heated through, take mixture off the burner and add vanilla (and almond). Pour into mugs, top with marshmallows, and enjoy! .. or go write your master's thesis.