A simple and warming recipe for a calm start to your day. Cardamom adds a soft spiced flavour without overpowering the cacao.

What you need

• 25 to 35 grams of pure ceremonial cacao or 1 Cacao Bar
• 200 ml water or (plant-based) milk
• ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
• Optional: 1 teaspoon coconut oil
• Optional: honey, maple syrup, or date syrup to taste

Method

1. Chop the cacao into small pieces or break the Cacao Bar into pieces.
2. Gently warm the water or milk without bringing it to a boil.
3. Add the cacao and stir until fully melted.
4. Add the cardamom and, if using, the coconut oil.
5. Whisk or blend until smooth and creamy.
6. Add a little sweetener if desired.

A soft, floral cacao where rose and rich cacao come together beautifully.

What you need

• 1 LOVE Cacao Bar or 25 grams of pure ceremonial cacao
• 200 ml water
• 2 grams dried rose petals suitable for consumption
• A small pinch of salt
• Optional: 1 teaspoon honey

Method

1. Let the rose petals steep in hot water for 8 to 10 minutes.
2. Strain the rose petals from the water.
3. Add the cacao and a small pinch of salt.
4. Stir or blend until the cacao has fully melted.
5. Allow to cool slightly and add honey if desired.

The full flavour of ceremonial cacao, served cold and refreshing. Ideal when it is too warm for a regular cup of cacao.

What you need

• 25 to 30 grams of pure ceremonial cacao or 1 Cacao Bar
• 50 ml warm water
• 150 ml cold (plant-based) milk
• A handful of ice cubes
• Optional: 1 to 2 teaspoons maple syrup

Method

1. Dissolve the cacao in 50 ml warm water.
2. Add maple syrup if desired and stir well.
3. Fill a glass with ice cubes.
4. Pour the cold milk over the ice.
5. Add the warm cacao and stir everything together.

A rich cacao with maca, vanilla, and date. A creamy and nourishing choice for an active day.

What you need

• 1 EMPOWER Cacao Bar or 30 grams of pure ceremonial cacao
• 200 ml (plant-based) milk
• 1 teaspoon maca powder
• 1 pitted Medjool date
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Method

1. Gently warm the milk without bringing it to a boil.
2. Add the warm milk, cacao, maca, date, and vanilla to a blender.
3. Blend for around 30 seconds until smooth and creamy.
4. Pour into your favourite mug and enjoy immediately.

A fresh combination of mint and pure cacao. Lovely after a meal or when you want cacao with a lighter flavour.

What you need

• 25 grams of pure ceremonial cacao or 1 Cacao Bar
• 200 ml water
• 2 to 3 grams fresh mint or 1 teaspoon dried peppermint
• 30 ml (plant-based) milk
• Optional: honey or agave syrup to taste

Method

1. Let the mint steep in hot water for 5 to 8 minutes.
2. Strain the mint from the water.
3. Add the cacao and milk.
4. Stir, whisk, or blend until the cacao has fully melted.
5. Add a little sweetener if desired.

A warming cacao with cinnamon and a small amount of cayenne. Start with only a tiny pinch and add more if you enjoy a little heat.

What you need

• 1 Cacao Bar or 25 to 30 grams of pure ceremonial cacao
• 200 ml water or (plant-based) milk
• ½ teaspoon Ceylon cinnamon
• A very small pinch of cayenne pepper
• A small pinch of salt
• Optional: honey or maple syrup to taste

Method

1. Gently warm the water or milk.
2. Add the cacao and stir until fully melted.
3. Add the cinnamon, cayenne, and salt.
4. Whisk or blend until smooth.
5. Taste first and add a little more cayenne only if desired.

Blue Lotus is a flower traditionally used during moments of meditation, reflection, and rest. Its soft floral flavour pairs beautifully with ceremonial cacao.

Blue Lotus is also included in our Full Moon Ritual Set, New Moon Ritual Set and Moon Cycle Ritual Set.

What you need

• 1 Cacao Bar of your choice
• 2 grams dried Blue Lotus
• 200 ml hot water

Method

1. Place 2 grams of Blue Lotus in a cup or teapot.
2. Add 200 ml hot water.
3. Let the Blue Lotus steep for 8 to 10 minutes.
4. Strain the flowers from the infusion.
5. Add 1 Cacao Bar to the warm Blue Lotus infusion.
6. Stir until the Cacao Bar has fully melted.
7. Whisk or blend for a creamy texture.

For extra depth: take your time with this cacao and pair the moment with meditation, breathwork, journaling, or a moon ritual.

Fresh banana bread with pieces of Cacao Bar, cinnamon, and vanilla, topped with sesame and pumpkin seeds for a subtle crunch.

What you need

• 3 ripe bananas
• 2 eggs
• 200 grams spelt flour, type 1050 or 1080
• 100 grams melted butter
• 2 to 3 tablespoons honey
• 1½ teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• A pinch of Celtic sea salt
• 1 Cacao Bar, chopped into small pieces
• Optional: a handful of walnuts
• For the topping: sesame seeds and pumpkin seeds

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 175°C and line a loaf tin with baking paper.
2. Mash the bananas and mix them with the eggs, honey, melted butter, vanilla, and cinnamon.
3. Add the spelt flour, baking powder, and salt, then mix into a batter.
4. Fold in the chopped Cacao Bar and walnuts if using.
5. Pour the batter into the loaf tin.
6. Sprinkle sesame seeds and pumpkin seeds over the top.
7. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes.
8. Allow the banana bread to cool before slicing.

Serve a slice with a warm cup of cacao if you like.

A cooling cacao smoothie for hot summer days. Creamy, nourishing, and easy to adapt with ingredients you already have at home.

What you need per glass

• 1 Cacao Bar or 40 grams of ceremonial cacao
• 200 ml chai tea or tea made with cinnamon and fresh ginger
• 1 frozen banana

Optional for extra creaminess and nourishment

• ½ avocado or a little cooked sweet potato
• 1 to 2 dates
• A handful of walnuts, pecans, or almonds

Toppings

• Fresh or frozen blueberries
• Bee pollen
• Pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds
• Cinnamon

Method

1. Make a strong chai tea or steep fresh ginger and cinnamon in hot water.
2. Let the tea cool and add the cacao.
3. Stir until the Cacao Bar or ceremonial cacao has fully melted.
4. Add the banana and any extra ingredients to a blender.
5. Add the cacao mixture and blend until smooth and creamy.
6. Finish with toppings of your choice.

Simple version: no avocado, sweet potato, or nuts at home? Cacao, banana, and spices are already enough to create a rich and nourishing smoothie.

A simple dessert with warm cacao and vanilla ice cream. The combination of warm, cold, and pure cacao makes this a lovely finish to dinner or a summer evening.

What you need

• 25 to 30 grams of pure ceremonial cacao or 1 Cacao Bar
• 150 ml water or (plant-based) milk
• 1 or 2 scoops of vanilla ice cream
• Optional: cinnamon, cacao nibs, or a small pinch of salt

Method

1. Gently warm the water or milk.
2. Add the cacao and stir until fully melted.
3. Place the vanilla ice cream in a bowl or large glass.
4. Pour the warm cacao over the ice cream.
5. Add cinnamon, cacao nibs, or a small pinch of salt if desired.