# Mayan Drinking Chocolate This Aboriginal Recipe Makes a Sultry and Dairy-Free Dessert By Malika Renee Butss | Published 2015-08-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drinking-chocolate References: [minimalistbaker](http://minimalistbaker.com/vegan-mayan-drinking-chocolate/) As the summer season starts to dwindle away, recipes such as this delicious drinking chocolate are surfacing across food blogs and foodie fan pages. Mayan Drinking Chocolate is a dairy-free beverage all kinds of foodies can enjoy. The creamy and rich drink is very satisfying and incredibly easy to make. Mayan Drinking Chocolate only requires eight ingredients and 15 minutes to make. To achieve the Mayan flair, this recipe utilizes a [cinnamon, nutmeg, salt and cayenne pepper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-cayenne-pepper) mix. This gives the drink a warm and nutty flavor with an exotic kick. Using non-dairy milk, coconut sugar, non-dairy dark chocolate and the Mayan spice mix, it is easy to recreate this drinking chocolate at home. The recipe is not only easy to make but adheres to [vegan diet rules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ambiante-chocolate-flavor) and is more nutritious than the traditional hot chocolate blend. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Dairy-free Beverages:** Opportunity for creating innovative, delicious, and healthier alternatives to traditional dairy-based drinks. - **Exotic Flavors in Drinks:** Opportunity to explore unique and bold flavor combinations to create new and exciting beverage options. - **Vegan Dessert Recipes:** Opportunity to develop and share plant-based dessert recipes that are both nutritious and delicious. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunity for companies to develop and market dairy-free alternatives and innovative flavor profiles in drinks. - **Health and Wellness:** Opportunity for businesses to cater to the growing demand for vegan and healthier dessert options. - **Recipe Sharing Platforms:** Opportunity for online platforms to feature and promote vegan dessert recipes like Mayan Drinking Chocolate. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Frozen Hot Cocoa Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-hot-cocoa-mix.md) - [Authentic Mexican Hot Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mexican-hot-chocolates.md) - [Bittersweet Drinking Chocolate](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bittersweet-drinking-chocolate.md) - [Vegan Mocha Lattes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nomad-chocolate.md) - [Instant Cacao Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heart-magic-cacao.md) - [Adaptogenic Hot Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mint-cocoa.md) - [Cooling Spicy Drinking Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotel-chocolat-fire-ice-drinking-chocolate.md) - [Spicy Hot Chocolate Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-cayenne-pepper.md) - [Adaptogenic Hot Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mudwtr-hot-chocolate-mix.md)