CEREMONIAL CACAO RECIPES
Traditional Mayan recipe for ceremonial Cacao
This recipe follows the traditional Mayan method, honouring the ancient way of preparing ceremonial cacao:
Ingredients:
43 gr finely chopped ceremonial cacao
2 dl water
1-2 chillies, finely chopped (to taste)
Pinch of ground cinnamon
Pinch of vanilla (optional)
Honey to sweeten (optional)
Instructions:
-Bring the water to a gentle simmer in a large saucepan.
-Slowly add the chopped ceremonial cacao blocks, stirring constantly until completely dissolved.
-Add the finely chopped chilli peppers, a symbol of energy and strength in Mayan tradition.
-Stir in a pinch of cinnamon and, if desired, a touch of vanilla for depth.
-If sweetness is preferred, add honey to taste.
Once all the ingredients are well integrated, remove from the heat. Traditionally, the mixture is then poured back and forth between two containers to create a frothy top.
Serve in earthy cups, embracing the rich, spicy flavours and deep connection to Mayan ceremonial traditions. Maltiox
Coconut Bliss Cacao
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons ceremonial cacao powder
2 dl coconut milk
2 tablespoons honey or sweetener of choice
Pinch of ground cloves
Instructions:
-Heat the coconut milk in a saucepan over a low heat.
-Slowly stir in the cacao powder until well blended.
-Stir in the honey and ground cloves.
-Continue to heat until the mixture is warm and aromatic.
-Pour into your favorite cup and enjoy the creamy Coconut Bliss goodness.
Spiced Solstice Cacao
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons Ceremonial Cacao powder
2 dl almond milk
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground ginger
Pinch of nutmeg
Pinch of sea salt
Instructions:
-Warm the almond milk in a saucepan over a low heat.
-Gradually whisk in the cacao until smooth.
-Add the cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and sea salt.
-Simmer for a few minutes, stirring constantly.
-Sweeten with maple syrup.
-Serve in your favourite cup, garnished with a cinnamon stick.
Sip.Bliss.Repeat
CEREMONIELL KAKAO RECEPT
Adaptogenic Ceremonial Cacao recipe
Ingredients:
2 tbsp of ceremonial cacao
2 dl hot water
2 dates or a tbsp of raw honey
1 tbsp of coconut butter
1 tbsp of your favorite adaptogen (We mix in everything from Reishi, Lion's Mane, Chaga, Maca, Cordyceps, Ashwagandha, and Shatavari, to name a few.)
A pinch of Himalayan sea salt
A dash of cayenne
Optional: Dried rose petals
How to make:
Add all ingredients to your blender, blend until frothy, and pour it into your favorite cup. Drizzle some rose petals over for an Instagram-friendly cup, take your picture but then turn off your phone and set your intention.
Cacao & Mint Superfood Smoothie
Ok, thank us later… This is purely a piece of heaven.
For the best result, peel your bananas beforehand and put them in the freezer.
2 servings
Ingredients:
4 dl of vegan milk of choice (We prefer unsweetened coconut milk or almond milk.)
1 frozen banana (If you do not have a frozen banana, you can add some ice, too.)
1 handful of spinach
4 dates
2 tbsp ceremonial cacao
1 tbsp of almond or peanut butter
1 tbsp of chia seeds
1 tbsp of peppermint powder
A pinch of Himalayan sea salt
How to make:
Ah, so easy… Place all of the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Pour in your favorite glass and drizzle some cacao nibs over it.
Adaptogenic bliss balls (raw food balls)
Approx. 20 balls
Ingredients:
225 gr. of roasted nuts (We like hazelnuts, cashew, and almonds- pick one or mix them all.)
400 gr. of dried dates
1 dl of ceremonial cacao
2 tbsp of your favorite adaptogen (We mix in everything from Reishi, Lion's Mane, Chaga, Maca, Cordyceps, Ashwagandha, and Shatavari, to name a few. )
A tbsp of Himalayan sea salt
Coconut flakes and/or roasted crushed hazelnuts to roll the balls
How to make:
Blend the dry ingredients to a fine crumble in your food processor. Then add the dates and blend them into a paste. Scoop out chunks with a tablespoon and roll them into balls. Coat the balls in shredded coconut or roasted hazelnuts. And, it's time to be proud of yourself.
Store in the refrigerator.
