If you want a deliciously indulgent sweet, summer drink but coffee isn’t your thing, try this good-for-you caffeine-free Iced Cacao Latte Elixir.
It tastes just like chocolate, and thanks to its cacao content, it’s also chock-full of antioxidants, that support your immune system with anti-aging benefits. Cacao is also a powerful energy booster, so it’s the perfect pick-me-up for the mid-afternoon slump!
Wondering what the difference is between cacao and cocoa? Cacao is simply the raw, unprocessed version, so it contains much more of the good stuff!
The amazing thing about this Iced Cacao Latte Elixir is that you can top it up with any, and all, healthy additional ingredients thanks to its simple base. Your body will love you if you add adaptogens, medicinal mushrooms, and collagen into the mix! For keto diets, add MCT oil and for more calm, add a couple of drops of CBD oil.
If you have a sweet tooth, add natural sweeteners like honey, coconut blossom sugar or maple syrup, and even vanilla extract. Delicious!
Adaptogens reduce stress and inflammation, medicinal mushrooms have amazing immunity support benefits, and collagen is packed full of skin-loving and joint-loving goodness that can help you to feel and look younger for longer.
This is the aesthetic, good-for-you adult version of the chocolate milk you used to have as a child, and we’re here for it!
Ingredient
1 1/2 Tablespoons of Cacao Powder
1 Packet of Four Sigmatic Hot Cacao *optional*
4 oz of hot water (a little less than boiling)
1/2 Tablespoon of maple syrup
1 Teaspoon of vanilla extract
Pinch of salt (trust me)
6 oz of plant-based milk (or dairy)
A handful of ice cubes
Optional Add-Ins
1 teaspoon of adaptogenic herbs or mushrooms
I personally love lion’s mane
MCT Oil
CBD Oil
How to make it
- In a blender mix together dry ingredients: cacao powder and any adaptogens or mushrooms.
- Then add hot water.
- Add maple syrup, vanilla extract and salt.
- Blend for 20-30 seconds.
- In a glass, add ice and plant milk.
- Pour cacao mix over iced milk and stir.
