Ceremonial Cacao, I prefer Daughter of Earth as they honor the tribes that make this beautiful medicine. Linked HERE

Whole Cinnamon sticks

Almond Malk Holiday Nog Linked HERE

Honey, or maple syrup for sweetness.

This recipe makes 4- 6 servings of cacao, made to be shared with family and friends in the giving and blissful spirit of Christmas.

Take a medium saucepan and add 1 bottle (28 oz) of Almond Malk Holiday Nog. You can also use coconut milk or regular milk should you desire.

add in 4 cinnamon sticks

add 4 tablespoons of honey or maple syrup

bring to a gentle simmer and add 24 Cacao disks to to mixture, whisking until dissolved.

Allow mixture to simmer for a minute or two, pour into cups and serve immediately.

Ceremonial Cacao is health-restoring and nourishing for the physical body and mind. Cacao has the highest amount of antioxidants per serving than any other food! It is loaded with essential minerals like Magnesium and Iron, vitamins like C, E and B and Omega-6 fatty acids. It increases the potency and benefits of other superfoods, herbs and medicinal mushrooms.

Cacao opens up detoxification pathways and increases circulation especially to the brain and heart which increases energy, cognitive function, focus and awareness. Cacao contains compounds and natural chemicals that triggers dopamine release, increases serotonin (happiness hormone) and enhances mood, making it a great natural source to combat depression, PMS and fatigue. It contains Anandamide (the bliss molecule) Aphenylethylamine -PEA (the love molecule) and Oxytocin (bonding hormone) that bring feelings of joy, happiness, love, bliss and euphoria.The Plant Spirit of Cacao can help us restore a harmonious connection to Nature. As a heart-opening medicine, Cacao can help liberate us from fear, limitations, blockages and patterns that hold us back from living in alignment with our true nature.

Because Cacao connects so deeply with our hearts, it can help with the processing and release of emotions and feel more love, compassion and forgiveness for ourselves and others. Cacao connects us to our intuition to access spiritual guidance, increases creativity, awareness and higher states of consciousness. -Source