Ceremonial Cacao Recipe
w/ Sacred Movement’s Signature Spice Blend
Cacao, meaning “Heart Blood”, is a very sacred Plant Medicine to me.
From the spiritual lens, in traditional indigenous ceremonies, cacao is often used as a way to connect with the spirit world and induce a state of mindfulness and relaxation.
Cacao beans contain a psychoactive ingredient called theobromine, which translates to “food of the Gods“. Theobromine is a bitter alkaloid which has been shown to be mildly stimulating, giving you a burst of energy and improving focus as well as memory storage.
From a psychical and physiological lens, Cacao also increases the flow of blood and oxygen to the brain as well as induces the release of endorphins and dopamine, our feel-good hormones. As a result, we are happier and our creativity is reaching peak states.
SACRED MOVEMENT’S CACAO RECIPE:
( 1 serving)
• 1 oz of cacao
• 1 cups of milk (I use oat milk)
• 1 cup of warm water
• pinch of sea salt
• 1 tsp of coconut oil
• 1 tsp of Sacred Movement’s Signature Spice Blend (Anahata or Ajna)
• Agave, Maple Syrup or Honey (optional)
DIRECTIONS:
1- In a small sauce pan heat up your water and milk on low heat
2- Add your cacao and slowly stir until it melts
3- Once melted add your spice blend, salt and coconut oil
4- Whisk slowly for about 1-2 minutes, or until all spices have blended well with the cacao, and simmer for about 2 minutes.
5- For extra texture and fluffiness froth your cacao with a hand frother.
6- Turn the heat off, and add your favorite sweetener
7- Adorn with extra spices, rose petals, or cacao nibs.
8- Bless, say a prayer, and enjoy your sacred medicine 🤍
** Cacao is perfect as a morning awakening beverage, as ceremonial meditation, or inner reflection time.
Additional spice you can explore:
• pinch of saffron
• 1tbsp of Tahini
• Mushroom Powders or extracts
I often add Anima Mundi’s mushroom blend for brain food which has lions mane, reishi, and ashwaghanda within other adaptogenic mushrooms.
Also, consider that 1oz of cacao is a ceremonial dose. If you want a gentle uplifting and heart expansive feeling, 1/2 oz of raw cacao is great, or add extra milk / water / tea to create an extra serving !
