Spiced Cacao
Spiced Cacao
Description
This comforting cacao blend features warming chai spices and a hint of turmeric for color. Rich in flavonoids, iron, magnesium, and fiber, cacao supports blood pressure, brain health, and stress relief by boosting serotonin. Coconut and oat milk powder add creaminess. Enjoy hot or iced-to keep the ice from diluting the flavor, use milk ice cubes.
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Ingredients
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1 Tbsp (6 g) cacao powder
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1 tsp coconut milk powder
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¼ tsp ground cardamom
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¼ tsp ground cinnamon
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¼ tsp ground ginger
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¼ tsp ground turmeric
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½ cup (125 ml) oat milk
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½ cup (125 ml) water
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2 tsp sweetener of your choice (such as honey or date syrup)
Directions
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Step 1
In a small bowl, mix the cacao powder, coconut milk powder, and ground spices and set aside. -
Step 2
2. In a small saucepan over high heat, bring the water and oat milk to a low boil. Whisk in the cocoa mix and bring to a boil. Lower the heat to a simmer. Whisk in the sweetener to taste. Increase the heat and return to a boil. Remove from the heat. (This double boiling creates a nice, smooth mouthfeel). Pour the cocoa into a mug and enjoy hot.
About the author
Chloe Chappe
Chloe Chappe is a private chef and writer based in Los Angeles, CA. Her cooking and food writing pursuits are motivated by personal traditions, cultural culinary history, accessibility, the aesthetics of a colorful meal, and the love of gathering people for a meal.
