Description
Start your day with this Magical Morning Cacao recipe, a rich and nourishing drink packed with natural energy-boosting theobromine, mood-enhancing anandamide, and essential nutrients like magnesium. Perfect as a coffee alternative or morning ritual, this customizable recipe is quick, easy, and delicious.
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk of choice (dairy or plant-based)
- ½ cup water
- 1½ tablespoons raw cacao (approximately 20g)
- 1–2 teaspoons maple syrup
- A pinch of Himalayan rock salt
- Optional: Spices like cinnamon or nutmeg
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine your chosen milk and water.
- Heat over medium heat until warm but not boiling.
- Add raw cacao, maple syrup, salt, and any optional spices.
- Whisk continuously until the cacao is dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
- Once heated to your preferred temperature, pour into a mug and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- For a vegan option, use almond, oat, or soy milk.
- Adjust sweetness with your preferred sweetener like honey, agave nectar, or coconut sugar.
- Enhance the flavor with cinnamon, nutmeg, or cayenne for a spicy twist.
- Best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in the fridge for 24 hours and reheated gently on the stove.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverages
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
