HOT HEALING CACAO

I enjoy this comforting and revitalising cacao blend multiple times each week, soaking up its nourishing, satiating, and indulgent qualities. As someone who doesn't drink coffee, this beverage offers me a more substantial alternative than my usual cups of tea, which I also appreciate. Once blended, a velvety, decadent crema sits at the top of your mug. This concoction is a satisfying substitute for dessert or a sugary treat, minus the excessive sugar content. It can be enjoyed any time of the day.

Serves 1

Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Refined sugar-free

Ingredients:

12 -18g cacao paste - buttons or block (Seleno Health)

1 - 2 tsp pure maple syrup

2-3 tbsp coconut cream

250-300ml boiling water, plus extra for heating mug

Optional extras:

Pinch of ea; ground cinnamon and cardamom

1 tsp medicinal mushrooms of choice ( MotherMade, SuperFeast, Misty Day, Ceres)

1 tsp collagen powder or natural gelatin (Nutra Organics)

Method:

1. Grab your drinking mug and fill it with boiling water to preheat. This will keep your cacao hot for longer.

2. Add all ingredients to the cup of a Nutribullet or high-powered blender and blend for 20-30 seconds until cacao is thoroughly combined and velvety smooth.

3. Tip the hot water out of your mug, fill it with your hot cacao and enjoy.

Healing Benefits:

Cacao: Loaded with antioxidants, it contains theobromine, a natural, mild stimulant similar to caffeine, to boost energy, enhance mood, aid liver detoxification, and provide many more benefits. For more info, See Seleno Health.

Cinnamon and Cardamom: Can aid in digestion, balance blood sugars, and anti-inflammatory.

Mushrooms: Depending on the type of mushrooms you use or a blend, they can have many medicinal benefits, including anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, mood enhancing, antiviral, and stress reduction. For more info, See Mother Made or Superfeast website.

Gelatin: Provides collagen protein with amino acids for tissue building, repair and gut wellbeing. As well as aiding in joint health and skin health. For more info, See Nutra Organics Gelatin.