The Great Canadian Hot Cocoa

The Great Canadian Hot Cocoa

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The Great Canadian Hot Cocoa

Photo by Quinton Cruickshanks
  • Serves
    2
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

Ingredients

  • 2 cups

    unsweetened almond milk


  • 2 tablespoons

    unsweetened cocoa powder


  • 2 tablespoons

    pure maple syrup


  • 1.5 teaspoons

    maca powder (optional)


  • 2 teaspoons

    ground cinnamon


  • 1

    (large) pinch of sea salt


  • 1 pinch

    cayenne (for the adventurist)


  • 2 tablespoons

    raw cacao nibs (or dark chocolate shavings)

Directions
  1. Blend all ingredients except cacao nibs together in a blender or whisk until well combined.
  2. Heat in a pot at medium temperature.
  3. Once warmed, pour into your favourite mugs, add cacao nibs, sip and enjoy.

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