Hot Cacao with Reishi for a calm mind

Vegan | Gluten free

Prep time: 5 minutes
Serves: 1

Take your hot-choc game up a level with this delicious sweet hot cacao recipe worthy of replacing a winter dessert. It’s believed reishi may have a calming affect on the body and can assist in promoting a more restful sleep, making this a great wind-down ritual before bed time.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 cup milk of choice, we love Nutty Bruce coconut & almond
• 1 heaped tsp. OWN cacao powder
• 4 tbsp. Absolute Organic coconut cream
• ¼ – ½ tsp. SuperFeast Reishi powder
• 1 tsp. OWN smooth peanut butter
• 2 tsp. Maple Syrup, we love Absolute Organic

METHOD:

1. In a small pot, bring your chosen milk to a low simmer (low – medium heat).
2. Add remaining ingredients, stirring constantly with a whisk.
3. Once liquid is hot, pour into your favourite mug and ENJOY!
4. (If you have a milk steamer handy, you can combine all additional ingredients in a mug with a splash of hot water. Stir, and add your frothed milk).

Recipe by Lauren Clayton-Smith
@claydo_