Our Ceremonial Cacao Recipes

We have received many requests for instructions on how to use the ceremonial cacao that guests are purchasing from us at our events.

Below we have whipped up some easy recipes for you to enjoy your ceremonial grade cacao at home.

*Ceremonial Cacao Drink*

1. Grate or shave a shy 1/3 cup of your ceremonial cacao brick. (Exact dose is 42.5g) 

2. Pour the cacao powder into a glass or mug. Stir in a shy 1/4 cup of very warm (not too HOT) water. Stir until a smooth chocolate pudding consistency is achieved. (This step is important for a smooth drink!)

3. Now top up your glass or mug with more very warm water. We recommend about 10 oz. of water to a ceremonial dose of cacao for a nice palateable strength.

4. You can add a pinch of cayenne powder that will synergistically work with the cacao medicine to dilate blood vessels and increase the effects of the cacao. Natural sweetener of your choice can be added if needed. 

5.  There are many superfoods that combine well and work together with cacao. See the book Naked Chocolate for ideas!

*important: combining dairy with your cacao inhibits the cacao medicine to work properly in your system

*Cacao Orbs*

(makes about 40 balls)

1 cup walnuts

1 cup pitted moist dates, halved (soak in warm water for 5 minutes and drain well if very dry)

2/3 cup cacao paste, ground finely

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

1/4 tsp sea salt

1/4 tsp ground Cardamom

1/8 tsp ground Fennel 

1/4 tsp ground Cinnamon

Pinch Ginger powder

Pinch Cayenne powder

*Optional 1/4 cup cacao nibs for crunch and cacao kapow!

1/2 cup cocoa or cacao powder for coating the truffles 

In a food processor, blend walnuts and dates for a few minutes until the dough starts to bind up and stick together. Then add cacao, vanilla, dry spices and salt. Blend well. You may have to scrape mixture into a bowl and hand mix, as it gets pretty stiff. 

Using a teaspoon, measure out dough evenly and roll into balls. Coat each ball by rolling them in cocoa powder. *Alternatives for coatings are small seeds, fine coconut, crushed nuts and hemp hearts, etc. 

Refrigerate and enjoy your daily dose of cacao medicine in this tasty treat. Also freezes well. Kids love these too!

Ps. There are endless combinations of spices, essential oils and super foods that can be blended into these balls to create cacao bliss. Experiment freely!