Recipes Drinks Recipes Hot Chocolate Recipes Xocolatl (Aztec Chocolate) 4.1 (12) 11 Reviews 4 Photos This bitter, spicy Aztec drink is what modern 'Hot Chocolate' is based from. For a more authentic version the way the Aztecs enjoyed, chill the Xocolatl before drinking. Recipe by Antipex Updated on September 16, 2022 Save Saved! View All Saved Items Rate Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Add Photo 4 4 4 4 Prep Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Total Time: 20 mins Servings: 2 Yield: 2 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 ½ cups water 1 green chile pepper, sliced 4 cups water ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Directions Bring 1 1/2 cup water to a boil in a pot; add the chili pepper, seeds included, to the boiling water and cook at a boil for 5 to 10 minutes. Strain the chili pepper and seeds from the water; return the water to the pot. Add 4 cups water to the chili pepper-infused water, reduce heat to medium-low, and bring to a slow boil. Stir the cocoa powder and vanilla extract into the boiling water; cook and stir until the powder dissolves completely, 5 to 10 minutes. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 46 Calories 2g Fat 9g Carbs 3g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 2 Calories 46 % Daily Value * Total Fat 2g 2% Saturated Fat 1g 5% Sodium 24mg 1% Total Carbohydrate 9g 3% Dietary Fiber 4g 14% Total Sugars 2g Protein 3g Vitamin C 55mg 273% Calcium 38mg 3% Iron 2mg 10% Potassium 253mg 5% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved