Author Notes: We’ve been experiencing quite a cold winter up here in the Great White North. This indulgent but highly nutritious recipe is my favorite way to warm up.
(Maca Root a.k.a ‘Peruvian Ginseng’ is a nutrient dense root that lowers anxiety and provides a lot of minerals and vitamins the body craves during the winter months. Maca is also a great vegetarian/vegan source for vitamin B-12. Added bonus, maca boost sexual organs and balances hormones.) —Dee
Serves: 2
Ingredients
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2
cups unsweetened almond milk
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2
tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
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2
tablespoons pure maple syrup
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1.5
teaspoons maca powder (optional)
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2
teaspoons ground cinnamon
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1
(large) pinch of sea salt
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1
pinch cayenne (for the adventurist)
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2
tablespoons raw cacao nibs (or dark chocolate shavings)
Directions
- Blend all ingredients except cacao nibs together in a blender or whisk until well combined.
- Heat in a pot at medium temperature.
- Once warmed, pour into your favourite mugs, add cacao nibs, sip and enjoy.
Photo by Quinton Cruickshanks