ENERGIZING CACAO

1 serving, 5 minutes

INGREDIENTS

• 1 tbsp cacao powder

• 1-2 tsp coconut sugar (adjust to taste)

• 2 finger pinch of cardamom powder, freshly ground (or sub cinnamon powder, optional)

• 1 cup hot water

• 1-2 tsp coconut oil (adjust to taste)

DIRECTIONS

1. Add the cacao, coconut sugar, and cardamom/ cinnamon powder to a mug with 1/4 cup of the hot water. Whisk until combined and a paste forms.

2. Add the remaining amount of hot water and whisk in the coconut oil. Enjoy as a warm morning beverage.

this recipe is adapted from Everyday Ayurveda Cooking For A Calm Clear Mind by Kate O'donnel

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Notes

• Cacao does contain caffeine. If sensitive to caffeine, make sure you add the cardamom powder and reduce the amount of cacao powder - start with 1/2 tsp and increase as needed.

• Cacao is very uplifting to the mind and body. It opens the heart, nourishes reproductive organs, relaxes the muscles, and is helpful for coughs.

• Cacao can aggravate both vata and pitta. Have in moderation for these body types.

• It is recommended to have cacao in moderation for everyone in general as Ayurveda considers it more of a medicine than a food, especially good quality cacao ;).