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, 1/2oz of raw cacao is great, or add extra milk / water / tea to create an extra serving !

My Signature Ceremonial Cacao Recipe