Life can be stressful and chaotic at times, so it's nice to give your adrenals and nervous system a break from the extra stress of caffeine. <\/span>Cacao is a natural mood enhancer, so it still gives an endorphin boost like a cup of coffee, minus the jitters. This nutritional powerhouse offers sustained energy, preventing the crashes that often accompany a coffee-fueled day. Cacao contributes to an enhanced mood from a serotonin and endorphin release, as well as glowing skin and improved sleep.<\/span><\/h2>\n\nIf you have to give caffeine a break or are simply looking for a healthy alternative, try incorporating a morning cacao elixir into your routine and the benefits will surprise you. <\/p>\n
Ingredients:<\/strong>
\n2 cups milk (your choice)
\n2 tablespoons raw cacao powder
\n1 tablespoon honey, maple syrup or coconut sugar
\n1\/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
\nPinch sea salt<\/p>\nMethod: <\/strong>
\nWhisk raw cacao powder into cold milk with a drizzle of honey or maple syrup, a splash of vanilla extract and a pinch of salt (which balances the flavors) until smooth. Whisking the cacao into the milk before heating it allows it to dissolve completely (if you add it to hot milk it can clump up). Warm the hot chocolate on the stove, and enjoy! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Life can be stressful and chaotic at times, so it's nice to give your adrenals and nervous system a break from the extra stress of caffeine. Cacao is a natural mood enhancer, so it still gives an endorphin boost like a cup of coffee, minus the jitters. This nutritional powerhouse offers sustained energy, preventing the… <\/p>\n
\n2 cups milk (your choice)
\n2 tablespoons raw cacao powder
\n1 tablespoon honey, maple syrup or coconut sugar
\n1\/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
\nPinch sea salt<\/p>\n
Method: <\/strong> Life can be stressful and chaotic at times, so it's nice to give your adrenals and nervous system a break from the extra stress of caffeine. Cacao is a natural mood enhancer, so it still gives an endorphin boost like a cup of coffee, minus the jitters. This nutritional powerhouse offers sustained energy, preventing the… <\/p>\n
\nWhisk raw cacao powder into cold milk with a drizzle of honey or maple syrup, a splash of vanilla extract and a pinch of salt (which balances the flavors) until smooth. Whisking the cacao into the milk before heating it allows it to dissolve completely (if you add it to hot milk it can clump up). Warm the hot chocolate on the stove, and enjoy! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"