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Classic Hot Cacao
- Ingredients: 30g ceremonial cacao paste or powder, 300ml hot water or milk of choice, sweetener (optional).
- Method: Heat water or milk until hot but not boiling. Whisk in cacao paste or powder until smooth. Sweeten to taste. Time: 5 minutes.
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Iced Cacao Latte
- Ingredients: 15g ceremonial cacao powder, 1 cup cold milk of choice, 1 shot espresso (optional), ice cubes, sweetener (optional).
- Method: Mix cacao powder with cold milk until dissolved. Add espresso shot if desired. Pour over ice cubes. Sweeten to taste. Time: 5 minutes.
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Cacao Coconut Milkshake
- Ingredients: 30g ceremonial cacao powder, 1 ripe banana, 250ml coconut milk, 2 tablespoons shredded coconut, ice cubes, sweetener (optional).
- Method: Blend cacao powder, banana, coconut milk, and shredded coconut until smooth. Add ice cubes and blend again until creamy. Sweeten to taste. Time: 5 minutes.
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Spiced Mexican Hot Chocolate
- Ingredients: 30g ceremonial cacao paste or powder, 300ml hot water or milk, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, pinch of chili powder (optional), sweetener (optional).
- Method: Heat water or milk with cinnamon and chili powder (if using) until hot but not boiling. Whisk in cacao paste or powder until smooth. Sweeten to taste. Time: 5 minutes.
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Cacao Protein Shake
- Ingredients: 15g ceremonial cacao powder, 1 scoop chocolate protein powder, 250ml almond milk, 1 tablespoon almond butter, ice cubes, sweetener (optional).
- Method: Blend cacao powder, protein powder, almond milk, and almond butter until smooth. Add ice cubes and blend again until creamy. Sweeten to taste. Time: 5 minutes.
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Peppermint Cacao Cooler
- Ingredients: 15g ceremonial cacao powder, 1 cup cold almond milk, 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract, ice cubes, sweetener (optional).
- Method: Mix cacao powder with cold almond milk until dissolved. Add peppermint extract and stir well. Pour over ice cubes. Sweeten to taste. Time: 5 minutes.
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Cacao Matcha Latte
- Ingredients: 15g ceremonial cacao powder, 1 teaspoon matcha powder, 300ml hot water or milk, sweetener (optional).
- Method: Whisk cacao powder and matcha powder into hot water or milk until smooth. Sweeten to taste. Time: 5 minutes.
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Golden Cacao Milk
- Ingredients: 30g ceremonial cacao powder, 300ml hot milk of choice, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder, pinch of black pepper, sweetener (optional).
- Method: Whisk cacao powder, turmeric, and black pepper into hot milk until smooth. Sweeten to taste. Time: 5 minutes.
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Cacao Frappe
- Ingredients: 30g ceremonial cacao powder, 1 cup cold brew coffee, 1/2 cup coconut milk, ice cubes, sweetener (optional).
- Method: Blend cacao powder, cold brew coffee, coconut milk, and ice cubes until smooth and frothy. Sweeten to taste. Time: 5 minutes.
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Cacao Almond Joy Smoothie
- Ingredients: 30g ceremonial cacao powder, 1 ripe banana, 250ml almond milk, 2 tablespoons almond butter, 1 tablespoon shredded coconut, ice cubes, sweetener (optional).
- Method: Blend cacao powder, banana, almond milk, almond butter, and shredded coconut until smooth. Add ice cubes and blend again until creamy. Sweeten to taste. Time: 5 minutes.
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Chilled Cacao Mint Latte
- Ingredients: 15g ceremonial cacao powder, 1 cup cold oat milk, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract, ice cubes, sweetener (optional).
- Method: Mix cacao powder with cold oat milk until dissolved. Add vanilla and peppermint extracts, stir well. Pour over ice cubes. Sweeten to taste. Time: 5 minutes.
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Cacao Berry Smoothie
- Ingredients: 15g ceremonial cacao powder, 1/2 cup frozen mixed berries, 1 ripe banana, 250ml coconut water, ice cubes, sweetener (optional).
- Method: Blend cacao powder, mixed berries, banana, and coconut water until smooth. Add ice cubes and blend again until creamy. Sweeten to taste. Time: 5 minutes.
These recipes offer a variety of ways to enjoy ceremonial cacao either hot or cold, each with clear instructions, ingredient measurements, and quick preparation times. Enjoy experimenting with these flavorful options!