Thick Spiced Chilli Hot Chocolate

Ingredientes

1. 1

   Pour about half of the oat milk into a small saucepan and add the chocolate. Set over a low heat and stir often until the chocolate has melted, making sure it does not come to the boil.

2. 2

   Once the chocolate has melted, add the rest of the oat milk, the chilli powder, nutmeg, vanilla bean pod (if using), brown sugar and instant coffee. Sift in the cocoa powder to prevent lumps, then whisk until smooth, keeping the pan at a low simmer.

3. 3

   When the mixture is smooth, add the cinnamon sticks. If you like plenty of heat, add the fresh chillies now to infuse as well. Simmer gently, stirring often, for 10 minutes to let the flavours develop.

4. 4

   Lift out the cinnamon sticks and chillies and set them aside for garnish. Taste and add more sugar if needed, depending on the sweetness of your chocolate.

5. 5

   Pour into two mugs and top with coconut whipped cream, a cinnamon stick and a chilli. Finish with a dusting of cocoa powder or grated chocolate.