Bitter Hot Chocolate Frothed with Vanilla and a Honey Drizzle

Serves 2

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 cups water
• 1/2 pod vanilla bean
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1/8 tsp guajillo chile powder
• pinch salt
• 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds

Instructions

1. 1Finely grind or scrape the vanilla bean and combine with the cocoa powder, chile powder, salt, and water in a bowl.
2. 2Whisk until a smooth paste forms, then add the remaining water.
3. 3Pour into a saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat, whisking vigorously for 4-5 minutes to create foam.
4. 4Divide between two cups, drizzle each with honey, and sprinkle with lightly toasted pumpkin seeds.
5. 5Serve immediately while hot and foamy.