Adaptogenic Hot Cocoa
Rich and powerful hot cocoa that can be used for boosting immunity, reducing stress, and many other benefits. Adding a little fat (almond butter, coconut cream, cashew butter) helps to override the other flavors.
Servings 2 servings
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups almond milk
- 2 TBSP cacao powder
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp ginger powder
- 1 pinch cayenne (optional)
- 3-4 TBSP maple syrup (or 3-4 dates)
- 1/8 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 tsp mushroom powder
- 1 tsp ashwaganda powder
- 1 TBSP maca powder
- 1 TBSP almond or cashew butter, or coconut cream (optional, helps hide the other flavors)
Instructions
- Whisk all the ingredients you want to use (no need to use them all if you don't want) together in a small pot on the stove. Heat through and enjoy. Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator to reheat and enjoy later.
- If you'd like to make it frequently, I suggest making a mix of the dry ingredients and adding some to a cup of hot milk for faster preparation.
- If you'd like to sweeten with dates, blend the milk and 3-4 large dates together in a blender, then heat with the rest of the ingredients.
