Cinnamon Hot Chocolate Recipe (Naturally Sweetened) (2024)

This Cinnamon Hot Chocolate recipe is a warm and decadent drink, all the cozy chocolate flavor with a pinch of cinnamon! A great afternoon snack or dessert – you can make it with any milk you like (whole, skim, almond, or oat milk).

This recipe comes together with just a few pantry staple ingredients and a blender for the perfect sweet treat in about 5 minutes.

This cinnamon hot chocolate is the perfect treat for late night chocolate cravings. Hot chocolate is my go-to drink when I have a sweet tooth but don’t want a full dessert. This sweet drink is made with raw cacao, milk of your choice, and a few naturally sweet ingredients for the perfect drink.

Adding a pinch of cinnamon to hot chocolate really elevates the flavor! It’s a creamy, delicious, and totally tasty treat.

This Cinnamon Hot Chocolate Recipe Is:

• Rich
• Velvety
• Creamy
• Sweet
• High in Antioxidants (thanks to the cacao powder)
• A great late night treat
• Gluten Free, and can easily be made vegan/dairy free by using almond milk or oat milk

What’s In This Cinnamon Hot Cocoa Recipe?

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• Milk – you can use any variety you like! The higher the fat content, the creamier the hot chocolate will be.
• Cinnamon: which gives this hot cocoa a great flavor kick! I love to add in a pinch for extra warmth.
• Agave Syrup: I really like using this raw organic agave syrup because it’s a natural and sustainable sweetener, plus it is ridiculously inexpensive online so I always keep a few of these bottles in my pantry.
• Raw Cacao Powder: this raw unsweetened cacao powder is a great addition to these brownies. Make sure you use a raw cacao powder and not sweetened baking cocoa… it makes a huge difference.
• Vanilla Extract: it’s super important to use real pure vanilla extract, and not artificial baking vanilla flavor. This real all natural vanilla is a fantastic ingredient to give this drink an #extra boost.

How Do I Make This Creamy Hot Chocolate with Cinnamon?

1. Add all ingredients to a saucepan, and heat on medium. Whisk the mixture for about 5 minutes until all the ingredients are incorporated, and the hot chocolate is just coming to a simmer (not boiling).
2. Remove from heat and serve with whipped cream, coconut cream, marshmallows, or an extra pinch of cinnamon.

Easy Cinnamon Cocoa in No Time

This cinnamon hot cacao is what I call an Easy Weeknight Treat – which is on your table in less than 30 minutes. These quick and simple recipes are perfect for those nights when you want a tasty homecooked treat but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen. I have a whole section of The Herbeevore dedicated to Easy Weeknight Recipes, that are great for the whole family. A quicktreat will be ready in no time.

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