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If you’re like me, you know that the right cup of coffee in the morning can define how the rest of your day goes.
And since I got into starting my day with energizing butter coffee, my coffee ritual got a serious upgrade.
My mayan mocha fuels a few hours of productive work, followed by a nourishing savory meal that serves as a breakfast and lunch.
I used to be the kind of person who goes out in the morning to buy my coffee, but that’s not been the case since I got more into coffee and have been brewing my own coffee. After brewing, I blend it with spices like cinnamon, coconut oil and my favorite superfoods to get the metabolism going in the most delicious way possible.
Onto starting your day with chocolate… breakfast rules are made to be broken!
My most recent obsession is adding raw cacao to my coffee.
Blended with creamy cashew mylk, a spicy cayenne kick, and a nutritious addition of the Vital Proteins Collagen Creamer, it makes Mayan Mocha Coffee that has been called “the most delicious drink in their life” by those who’ve tried it.
I’m excited to share this new cacao coffee recipe with you!
Besides incredible flavor, adding cacao to your morning cup of coffee can have the following benefits:
- Cacao contains anandamide, otherwise known as the bliss molecule, which raises serotonin levels and creates a feeling of euphoria
- Can balance hormonal mood swings
- Cacao is an incredible source of antioxidants and vitamins, as well as the following minerals: magnesium, iron, chromium, vanadium, copper, zinc, phosphorus
- Cacao has more calcium than cow’s milk and the highest plant-based source of iron
- Cacao is known to help with heart health and weight loss
If you need any more reasons to try out this recipe, read about the benefits of adding healthy fats and protein to your coffee.
Enjoy!
Mayan Mocha Superfood Coffee Recipe
*Makes 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 2 cups fresh brewed hot coffee (you can also make a coffee-free version by using hot water + cacao or a herbal coffee alternative). I also love brewing 50/50 coffee mixed with an herbal alternative, and sometimes add rose petals into the brew.
- 1.5 TBSP. raw cacao powder or 1.5 TBSP ceremonial cacao paste (even better!)
- 1 tspn. MCT oil (use coconut oil if you don’t have MCT oil)
- 1 tspn. cacao butter (optional)
- If you want to sweeten it, use 1 tspn. honey or 1 date (for a low glycemic option, use stevia or monkfruit)
- 1/2 tspn. cinnamon
- 3 shakes of cayenne pepper
- A dash of sea salt
Optional boosts:
- For glowing skin and sustained energy: 2 serving of Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides or Collagen Creamer. Skip the collagen creamer if you’re going for a vegan version.
- For energy and hormonal balance support: 1 tspn. maca powder
- For liver detoxification: 1 tspn. Reishi mushroom powder
- For fiber and a dreamy sweet flavor: 1 tspn. mesquite powder
- For stress management: 1 tspn. ashwagandha
- If you want it to be more latte-like, replace 1 cup of coffee with 1 cup heated milk of your choice (here’s how to make cashew mylk – it’s easy and so worth it). Can be replaced with other milk of your choice or 2 TBSP. coconut cream.
Directions:
Blend all ingredients on high speed until frothy, serve with love. You can also serve it over ice for a cool version of this delicious superfood drink.
