Hot Cacao with Coconut Cream Whip
Eerie, energizing, and guilt-free—perfect for a midnight ritual that nourishes your inner witch without the crash!
Ingredients (for the Brew)
- 2 tbsp chopped Mandala Naturals ceremonial cacao
- 2 cups almond milk (or your fave plant milk for spooky smoothness)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ginger powder (anti-inflammatory kick to ward off chills)
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: 1 tsp pumpkin spice
Ingredients (for the Whip)
1 can full-fat coconut cream (chilled overnight
1 tbsp maple syrup (low-glycemic sweetness)
1/2 tsp vanilla extract (mood-elevating elixir)
Pinch of edible black food coloring (or activated charcoal for that ghostly swirl—detox bonus!)
Directions for the Brew
- In a cauldron (small saucepan), gently melt the ceremonial cacao over low heat with the almond milk.
- Stir clockwise 3 times for good vibes (about 5 mins) until smooth.
- Whisk in cinnamon, ginger, black salt, and optional spices.
- Simmer 2-3 mins—don’t boil, or the spirits flee! Remove from heat.
Summon the Whip
- Scoop the solid cream from the chilled can into a bowl (discard liquid).
- Whip with a hand mixer until fluffy (2 mins),
- Fold in maple syrup, vanilla
- Add black coloring for an ethereal swirl.
Ceremonial Cacao
$34.50 — or subscribe and save up to 20%Cacao: Your Fun, Healthy, Spooky, and Daily Nutritious Treat
Cacao isn’t just chocolate—it’s a superfood shapeshifter, blending ancient ritual with modern mischief. At Mandala Naturals, our un-roasted, stone-ground ceremonial cacao transforms everyday sips into enchanting adventures, especially this Halloween. Why? It’s the ultimate treat: fun, healthy, spooky, and effortlessly nutritious for daily life.
Fun Factor: Picture stirring a steaming mug under flickering candlelight, the rich, velvety aroma filling the air like a secret spell. Add cinnamon and ginger for a zesty kick, or swirl in dairy-free phantom whip for creamy clouds—it’s playful alchemy that turns prep into a game. No-bake brownies or energy balls? Quick wins for party snacks that wow without the fuss.
Healthy Powerhouse: Raw cacao packs 420mg of magnesium per cup to calm nerves and ease cramps, plus flavanols for heart health and anti-inflammation. Theobromine delivers jitter-free energy, swapping coffee crashes for steady focus. Tryptophan boosts serotonin for mood lifts, while fiber aids gut balance—making it a low-glycemic ally for balanced blood sugar.
Spooky Edge: Channel your inner witch with our Witch’s Brew: cacao elixir spiked with black salt for an umami haunt and charcoal-tinted whip for ghostly swirls. It’s eerie indulgence—antioxidants warding off “monsters” like oxidative stress—without sugar overload. Perfect for All Hallows’ Eve rituals that ground and energize, not haunt your waistline.
Daily Nutritious Ritual: Beyond spooks, cacao slots seamlessly into routines: morning smoothies for vitality, afternoon elixirs for clarity, or evening wind-downs for relaxation. Ethically sourced from regenerative farms, it’s sustainable sustenance—antioxidant-rich, immune-supporting, and hormone-balancing. One serving a day? That’s 300+ calories of joy without guilt.
Embrace cacao’s magic: fun flavors, fierce health perks, spooky thrills, and daily nourishment. This Halloween, brew your batch—your body (and broomstick) will thank you.