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:
- Heat your water or milk until hot but not boiling.
- In a mug, whisk the cacao squares with the hot liquid until smooth.
- Stir in sweeteners or spice
- 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.