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We have a lot of information on amounts or ‘doses’ of Cacao so in these recipes we give small amounts to enjoy as a drink or larger amounts for baking.
You can use any milk you like for these or even water we like Oat or Almond Milk. Organic Milk is best. For Sweetening again we like Honey, but see all of the options for sweetening Cacao!
Mocha Cacao
Combine 1 cup of unsweetened Oat or almond milk, 1 teaspoon (approximately 5-8 grams) of ceremonial grade cacao finely grated or chopped, 1 teaspoon of instant coffee, and 1 teaspoon of honey in a small saucepan.
Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it just before it boils.
Reduce the heat to low and continue to stir for another 2-3 minutes, or until the cacao is fully dissolved and the mixture is smooth and frothy.
Minty Matcha Cacao
Combine 1 cup of unsweetened milk, 1 teaspoon (approximately 5-8 grams) of ceremonial grade cacao finely grated or chopped, 1 teaspoon of matcha powder, and 1 teaspoon of mint extract in a small saucepan.
Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it comes to a boil.
Reduce the heat to low and continue to stir for another 2-3 minutes, or until the cacao is fully dissolved and the mixture is smooth and frothy.
Spiced Cacao
Combine 1 cup of unsweetened milk, 1 teaspoon (approximately 5-8 grams) of ceremonial grade cacao finely grated or chopped, 1 teaspoon of chai spice blend (cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, and cloves), and 1 teaspoon of honey in a small saucepan.
Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it comes to a boil.
Reduce the heat to low and continue to stir for another 2-3 minutes, or until the cacao is fully dissolved and the mixture is smooth and frothy.
Pour the cacao into your favourite mug and enjoy!
Have a Double treat with our Cacao Banana Bread!
Cacao Banana Bread
Ingredients
- 3 large ripe bananas (ripe and easily mashable)
- 1/3 cup (76g) melted butter
- 3/4 cup (161g) brown sugar (packed, light or dark)
- 1 teaspoon salt (1/2 teaspoon if using salted butter)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups (175g) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup (21g) natural unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/2 cup (100g) Cacao Paste grated or Cacao powder
Prepare the pan and preheat oven:
Butter or spray with cooking spray the inside of an approx 8×4-inch loaf pan. Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F).
Puree the bananas:
Using a fork or mixer, puree the peeled ripe bananas until your desired smoothness. You should have 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 cups of banana.
Mix the wet ingredients and sugar:
Place the banana puree into a large mixing bowl. Stir the melted butter, brown sugar, salt, egg, and vanilla extract. Then add the flour, cocoa, baking soda, allspice and Cacao.
Bake:
Pour the batter into the greased pan. Place in a 350°F (175°C) oven and bake for 1 hour, until the loaf feels relatively firm and bounces back when you gently push the centre top of the bread down with your finger. If the loaf still has some give, pop it back in for a while longer and keep checking it.
