Cocoa Spice Rub

Elevate your grilling game with this indulgent and smoky Cocoa Spice Rub, a bold yet balanced blend of sweet, savory, and subtly spicy flavors. Featuring unsweetened cocoa powder as its star ingredient, this rub pairs beautifully with the deep warmth of ground cinnamon, the earthy kick of cumin, and the smoky heat of chipotle powder. Perfect for adding a gourmet touch to your favorite proteins or roasted vegetables, this versatile seasoning is ready in just five minutes and stores well for up to three months. Whether you're firing up the grill or roasting in the oven, this rub delivers a mouthwatering depth of flavor that’s sure to impress. Discover how to transform simple ingredients into a culinary masterpiece with this easy and flavorful spice mix!

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

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Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:5 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
0.5 teaspoon chipotle powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

Directions

Step 1

In a small mixing bowl, combine the unsweetened cocoa powder, brown sugar, ground cumin, paprika, garlic powder, ground cinnamon, chipotle powder, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper.

Step 2

Whisk the ingredients together until well blended and uniform in color and texture.

Step 3

Transfer your Cocoa Spice Rub to an airtight container or jar for storage. It can be stored in a cool, dry place for up to 3 months.

Step 4

To use, generously coat your choice of protein or vegetables with the rub before grilling, roasting, or pan-searing. For best results, let the rub marinate on the food for at least 30 minutes before cooking.

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(33.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	99.0

Total Fat 2.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 1.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 600.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 23.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.9g	0%
Total Sugars 9.4g
Protein 3.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 78.6mg	0%
Iron 4.6mg	0%
Potassium 349.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 17.8%

Protein: 11.5%

Carbs: 70.7%