Ceremonial Cacao Recipes

Posted by Jen from Moksha on Sep 5th 2024

Ceremonial Cacao Recipes

Classic Cacao Elixir

Ingredients:

  • 3 squares Moksha drinking cacao
  • 1 cup hot water or plant-based milk (almond, oat, or coconut milk work well)
  • 1 tsp agave or sweetener of your choice
  • Pinch of sea salt 

Spiced Aztec Drinking Cacao

Ingredients:

  • 3 Squares Moksha drinking cacao
  • 1 cup hot water
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • Pinch chili pepper
  • Pinch of sea salt

Spiced Cacao with Anise, Clove, and Cinnamon

Ingredients:

  • 3 Squares of Moksha drinking cacao
  • 1 cup plant-based milk (almond, oat, or coconut milk)
  • 1 star anise
  • 2 whole cloves
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon (or 1 cinnamon stick)
  • 1 tsp agave or sweetener of your choice
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • Optional: a dash of ground nutmeg for extra warmth

Turmeric Cacao

Ingredients:

  • 3 Squares Moksha drinking cacao
  • ½ tsp ground turmeric
  • 1 tbsp. ginger powder
  • 1 cup plant-based milk (almond, oat, or coconut milk)
  • 1 tsp agave or sweetener of your choice
  • Pinch of black pepper (to enhance turmeric’s benefits)
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • Optional: a sprinkle of ground cinnamon for extra warmth

Instructions:

  1. Heat your water or milk until hot but not boiling.
  2. In a mug, whisk the cacao squares with the hot liquid until smooth.
  3. Stir in sweeteners or spice
  4. Enjoy the warm, rich flavors of this classic drinking cacao

Why Choose Drinking Cacao?

Drinking cacao isn’t just delicious—it’s packed with antioxidants, magnesium, and flavonoids, which can improve your mood, reduce inflammation, and provide natural energy.  When made with high-quality, ethically sourced cacao like Moksha Chocolate, you’re not only indulging in a luxurious drink but also supporting sustainable and transparent trade practices.