When making your Cacao remember it’s a personal experience. Cacao is a creativity enhancer so why not be creative whilst you are making your sacred heart expanding medicine. By experimenting and getting creative over time you will figure out what your favourite recipes and flavours are. As you become more deeply connected to your true self and your surroundings you will feel into the concoctions you like at different times of the year and for your differing moods. The body knows exactly what it needs if we can connect and listen carefully enough.
Use the recipes below as guides, over the years I have found that the most popular and most palatable is my ‘Salted Caramel’ signature blend which is perfect to use in Ceremonies. It takes some of the bitterness away from the raw Cacao and also adds that divine sweetness that most people find comforting and calming. Adding chilli and cayenne activates the Cacao in your system more quickly and also adds that bit of heat that is sometimes needed in winter.
We hope you enjoy trying our recipes and seeing what is possible. Also be inspired to get creative and try new things, that’s what Cacao is all about.
Magical alchemical blessings…
Each Recipe can be made with a Ceremonial dose 40-50g or a regular serving of 15-20g per person. For each additional person add the same amount of ingredients again! Put your Cacao in a pan with a small amount of plant milk or water and gently heat on the stove. Whisk into a paste so that all the pieces of cacao have melted and it’s smooth. Add the rest of your ingredients and heat, keeping it on a low heat. Don’t let it boil as you will lose some of the active ingredients and compounds. We think it’s best to keep the goodness in and man is there a lot of goodness in there. Viva Cacao!
BASE MIX
The Base mix can be a stand alone recipe and simply take away the bitterness of Cacao that some people are not used to. It is also used as a base to our other amazing recipes. Just make this and then add the additional ingredients and the magic of our flavours will set your tastebuds alight. Enjoy!!!
Ingredients:
- 15-20 g or 40-50 FULL POWER CACAO
- 1 tablespoon agave
- 1 cup or mug of water or plant milk or mixed
Method:
Add your Cacao and a small amount of your liquid to a pan and start to heat gently on the stove. Whisk into a paste and gently stir in the rest of your ingredients and the water or plant milk. Don’t let the mixture boil. Serve in your favorite cup or mug.
“You can deprive the body,
but the Soul needs chocolate”
Frederick Shilling,
Dagoba Chocolate
LIAM”S ‘SALTED CARAMEL’ SIGNATURE BLEND (CEREMONY DOSE)
This is the recipe I use in my Cacao Ceremonies and it can be used with a smaller dosage for your daily Cacao Drink.
Ingredients:
- 50g FULL POWER CACAO
- pinch of pink Himalayan salt
- Splash of Agave and ½ teaspoon of coconut sugar
- 1 cup or mug of water or plant milk or mixed
Method:
Add your Cacao and a small amount of your liquid to a pan and start to heat gently on the stove. Whisk into a paste and gently stir in the rest of your ingredients and the water or plant milk. Don’t let the mixture boil. Serve in your favorite cup or mug.
INNER FIRE STARTER
Ingredients:
- 15-20 g or 40-50 FULL POWER CACAO
- 1 tablespoon agave
- ¼ teaspoon chilli or cayenne
- ¼ teaspoon ginger powder
- ¼ teaspoon cardamom
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup or mug of water or plant milk or mixed
Method:
Add your Cacao and a small amount of your liquid to a pan and start to heat gently on the stove. Whisk into a paste and gently stir in the rest of your ingredients and the water or plant milk. Don’t let the mixture boil. Serve in your favorite cup or mug.
PUT YOUR ROOTS DOWN
It’s the sound of the river as she moves across the stones its the same sound as the blood in your body as it moves across your bones. Are you listening? Are you listening?
Ingredients:
- 15-20 g or 40-50 FULL POWER CACAO
- 1 teaspoon vanilla paste
- 1 teaspoon agave
- pinch of pink Himalayan salt
- 1 cup or mug water or plant milk or mixed
Method:
Add your Cacao and a small amount of your liquid to a pan and start to heat gently on the stove. Whisk into a paste and gently stir in the rest of your ingredients and the water or plant milk. Don’t let the mixture boil. Serve in your favorite cup or mug.
JOANNA’S WOMB HEALING – (One for the Ladies)
This is my Stone Cold Sober business partner’s recipe for the ‘Wild Women’s’ work she does. She uses this recipe to allow her guests to become relaxed and open during breathwork and heart and womb healing.
Ingredients:
- 15-20 g or 40-50 FULL POWER CACAO
- 1-2 teaspoon organic rosewater or 2-3 drops of organic edible rose essential oil
- 2 teaspoon vanilla paste
- 1 teaspoon agave
- pinch of pink Himalayan salt
- 1 glass of water or plant milk or mixed
Method:
Add your Cacao and a small amount of your liquid to a pan and start to heat gently on the stove. Whisk into a paste and gently stir in the rest of your ingredients and the water or plant milk. Don’t let the mixture boil. Serve in your favorite cup or mug.
PAULINA’S GOLDEN ELIXIR
This recipe is to warm and comfort you from the inside and is perfect to use during any healing and emotional support you are going through. It is also great to fire you up and get you going for the day. Paulina blesses all of our Cacao so with these ingredients added you are sure to be flying high and feeling fully blessed.
Ingredients:
- 15-20 g or 40-50 FULL POWER CACAO
- ¼ teaspoon of turmeric
- ½ teaspoon of fresh ginger (grated)
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon of coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon agave
- pinch of pepper
- pinch cayenne pepper
- pinch of pink Himalayan salt
- 1/2 cup or mug water or plant milk or mixed, this is best served thick.
NOURISHING MAMAM CACAO ELIXIR
Super-nourishing mama cacao milk elixir, packed with Mesoamerican corn and super-food root powders! Boom!!!
Ingredients:
- 15-20 g or 40-50 FULL POWER CACAO
- 1 teaspoon vanilla paste
- 1 teaspoon agave
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly crushed anise seeds
- pinch nutmeg
- extra vanilla
- 1-2 teaspoons of purple corn meal
- pinch of pink Himalayan salt
- 1 teaspoon lacuma powder
- 1 teaspoon maca powder
- 1 teaspoon carob powder
- 1 cup or mug of almond or coconut milk to make it creamy
Method:
Add your Cacao and a small amount of your liquid to a pan and start to heat gently on the stove. Whisk into a paste and gently stir in the rest of your ingredients and the water or plant milk. Don’t let the mixture boil. Serve in your favorite cup or mug.
INNER VISION
Great for Ceremonial and journey work! It activates inner vision but offers a very smooth and integrated journey. Great for intense inner and shamanic work, sound healings and pre breathwork sessions.
Ingredients:
- 15-20 g or 40-50 FULL POWER CACAO
- 1 teaspoon vanilla paste
- 10-15g dried cherries soaked and softened in some of the water for a couple of hours and then blender into a thick liquid paste
- large pinch of nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon maca powder
- a little extra chilli if you like
- pinch of pink Himalayan salt
- 1 cup or mug water or plant milk or mixed
Method:
Add your Cacao and a small amount of your liquid to a pan and start to heat gently on the stove. Whisk into a paste and gently stir in the rest of your ingredients and the water or plant milk. Don’t let the mixture boil. Serve in your favorite cup or mug.
ORANGE SOLSTICE BURST
An amazing recipe of celebration for all occasions. It is full of light for entering the sacred junctures and sparking your inner fire and passion.
Ingredients:
15-20 g or 40-50 FULL POWER CACAO
1 teaspoon vanilla paste
1 teaspoon orange blossom water
pinch of ground star anise
2 droppers (1-5ml) of vervain tincture (you can also make a vervain tea and use in place of the filtered water)
finely grated organic orange zest for on top of your drink
1 teaspoon agave
pinch of pink Himalayan salt
1 cup or mug water or plant milk or mixed
Method:
Add your Cacao and a small amount of your liquid to a pan and start to heat gently on the stove. Whisk into a paste and gently stir in the rest of your ingredients and the water or plant milk. Don’t let the mixture boil. Serve in your favourite cup or mug. Top with a grated Orange Zest and serve.
Below are instructions for serving larger crowds at events, markets and festivals. We have created the 5 signature blends based on using 500g of FULL POWER CACAO which would create 33 serving. Double the ingredients for each additional 500g added.
How to make enough FULL POWER CACAO to serve up to 33 people.
BASE MIX
The Base mix can be a stand alone recipe and simply take away the bitterness of Cacao that some people are not used to. It is also used as a base for our other amazing recipes. Just make this and then add the additional ingredients and the magic of our flavours will set your tastebuds alight. Enjoy!!!
Ingredients:
- 500g FULL POWER CACAO
- 330ml agave or sweetener
- 6.6 liters of water or plant milk or mixed
Method:
Add your Cacao and a small amount of your liquid to a pan and start to heat gently on the stove. Whisk into a paste and gently stir in the rest of your ingredients and the water or plant milk. Don’t let the mixture boil. Serve in your favorite cup or mug.
ORANGE FIRE
Ingredients:
- 500g FULL POWER CACAO
- 330ml agave or sweetener
- 6 liters of water or plant milk or mixed
- 33 teaspoon grated fresh orange peel
- 2-3 teaspoons of Cayenne Pepper
Method:
Place the grated Orange and cayenne pepper into your pan, add your Cacao, sweetener and a small amount of your liquid and start to heat gently on the stove. Whisk into a paste adding more liquid if needed. Don’t let the mixture boil. Once you have a smooth paste add the remainder of your liquid and keep whisking so you have an even consistency. Serve in your favorite cup or mug and garnish with a pinch of greeted orange and a pinch of salt. Enjoy!!
SALTED CARAMEL CACAO
Ingredients:
- 500g FULL POWER CACAO
- 330ml agave or sweetener
- 6 liters of water or plant milk or mixed
- 2-3 teaspoons of pink himalayan salt
Method:
Add your Cacao, sweetener, salt and a small amount of your liquid to your pan and start to heat gently on the stove. Whisk into a paste adding more liquid if needed. Don’t let the mixture boil. Once you have a smooth paste add the remainder of your liquid and keep whisking so you have an even consistency. Serve in your favorite cup or mug and enjoy!!
LEMON DRIZZLE CACAO
Ingredients:
- 500g FULL POWER CACAO
- 330ml agave or sweetener
- 6.6 liters of water or plant milk or mixed
- 2-3 teaspoons of pink himalayan salt
- ½ teaspoon of fresh grated lemon peel
Method:
Place the grated Lemon and salt into your pan, add your Cacao, sweetener and a small amount of your liquid and start to heat gently on the stove. Whisk into a paste adding more liquid if needed. Don’t let the mixture boil. Once you have a smooth paste add the remainder of your liquid and keep whisking until you have an even consistency. Serve in your favorite cup or mug and garnish with a pinch of greeted orange and a pinch of salt. Enjoy!!
THE SALLY CINNAMON CONCOCTION
Ingredients:
- 500g FULL POWER CACAO
- 330ml agave or sweetener
- 6 liters of water or plant milk or mixed
- 5 Cinnamon Sticks
- 10 teaspoons of ground cinnamon
Method:
Place your Cacao, sweetener and ground cinnamon into your pan and a small amount of your liquid. Start to heat gently on the stove. Whisk into a paste adding more liquid if needed. Don’t let the mixture boil. Once you have a smooth paste add the remainder of your liquid and cinnamon sticks and keep whisking so you have an even consistency. Serve in your favorite cup or mug and enjoy!!
AZTEC SPICE
Ingredients:
- Base mix
- 33 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
- 8¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- 2-3 teaspoons of chilli
- Pinch of chilli flakes to finish each serving
Method:
Place your Cacao and spices into your pan and a small amount of your liquid. Start to heat gently on the stove. Whisk into a paste adding more liquid if needed. Don’t let the mixture boil. Once you have a smooth paste add the remainder of your liquid and cinnamon sticks and keep whisking so you have an even consistency. Sevre in your favorite cup or mug and enjoy!! Garnish with a pinch of chilli flakes. Enjoy!!
How to make enough FULL POWER CACAO to serve up to 33 people.
BASE MIX
The Base mix can be a stand alone recipe and simply take away the bitterness of Cacao that some people are not used to. It is also used as a base for our other amazing recipes. Just make this and then add the additional ingredients and the magic of our flavours will set your tastebuds alight. Enjoy!!!
Ingredients:
- 500g FULL POWER CACAO
- 330ml agave or sweetener
- 6.6 liters of water or plant milk or mixed
Method:
Add your Cacao and a small amount of your liquid to a pan and start to heat gently on the stove. Whisk into a paste and gently stir in the rest of your ingredients and the water or plant milk. Don’t let the mixture boil. Serve in your favorite cup or mug.
ORANGE FIRE
Ingredients:
- 500g FULL POWER CACAO
- 330ml agave or sweetener
- 6 liters of water or plant milk or mixed
- 33 teaspoon grated fresh orange peel
- 2-3 teaspoons of Cayenne Pepper
Method:
Place the grated Orange and cayenne pepper into your pan, add your Cacao, sweetener and a small amount of your liquid and start to heat gently on the stove. Whisk into a paste adding more liquid if needed. Don’t let the mixture boil. Once you have a smooth paste add the remainder of your liquid and keep whisking so you have an even consistency. Serve in your favorite cup or mug and garnish with a pinch of greeted orange and a pinch of salt. Enjoy!!
SALTED CARAMEL CACAO
Ingredients:
- 500g FULL POWER CACAO
- 330ml agave or sweetener
- 6 liters of water or plant milk or mixed
- 2-3 teaspoons of pink himalayan salt
Method:
Add your Cacao, sweetener, salt and a small amount of your liquid to your pan and start to heat gently on the stove. Whisk into a paste adding more liquid if needed. Don’t let the mixture boil. Once you have a smooth paste add the remainder of your liquid and keep whisking so you have an even consistency. Serve in your favorite cup or mug and enjoy!!
LEMON DRIZZLE CACAO
Ingredients:
- 500g FULL POWER CACAO
- 330ml agave or sweetener
- 6.6 liters of water or plant milk or mixed
- 2-3 teaspoons of pink himalayan salt
- ½ teaspoon of fresh grated lemon peel
Method:
Place the grated Lemon and salt into your pan, add your Cacao, sweetener and a small amount of your liquid and start to heat gently on the stove. Whisk into a paste adding more liquid if needed. Don’t let the mixture boil. Once you have a smooth paste add the remainder of your liquid and keep whisking until you have an even consistency. Serve in your favorite cup or mug and garnish with a pinch of greeted orange and a pinch of salt. Enjoy!!
THE SALLY CINNAMON CONCOCTION
Ingredients:
- 500g FULL POWER CACAO
- 330ml agave or sweetener
- 6 liters of water or plant milk or mixed
- 5 Cinnamon Sticks
- 10 teaspoons of ground cinnamon
Method:
Place your Cacao, sweetener and ground cinnamon into your pan and a small amount of your liquid. Start to heat gently on the stove. Whisk into a paste adding more liquid if needed. Don’t let the mixture boil. Once you have a smooth paste add the remainder of your liquid and cinnamon sticks and keep whisking so you have an even consistency. Serve in your favorite cup or mug and enjoy!!
AZTEC SPICE
Ingredients:
- Base mix
- 33 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
- 8¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- 2-3 teaspoons of chilli
- Pinch of chilli flakes to finish each serving
Method:
Place your Cacao and spices into your pan and a small amount of your liquid. Start to heat gently on the stove. Whisk into a paste adding more liquid if needed. Don’t let the mixture boil. Once you have a smooth paste add the remainder of your liquid and cinnamon sticks and keep whisking so you have an even consistency. Sevre in your favorite cup or mug and enjoy!! Garnish with a pinch of chilli flakes. Enjoy!!
CACAO, BANANA & AVOCADO SMOOTHIE
- 100ml of almond milk
- 1 really ripe banana
- 1/2 an avocado
- 4 medjool dates
- 15-20g of FULL POWER CACAO
- 1 teaspoon of Agave
- 1 teaspoon of almond butter
- a few ice cubes
FULL POWER BALLS RECIPE
Here is my recipe for FULL POWER Bliss Balls. They are a great alternative to drinking Cacao and they can be medicinally gentler, which is good if you are wanting to get stuck into a creative project, write, play outdoors as well a more practical method of cacao-delivery for events that don’t offer access to a heat source for warming and mixing the drinking version. It’s good to make a batch and keep them in the fridge.
Ingredients – all measurements are approximate:
- 125g FULL POWER CACAO
- 250g chopped, pitted dates
- Coconut milk or filtered water
- Pinch of pink Himalayan salt
- Desiccated coconut to coat
Method:
Chop and soak the dates in just enough warm water to cover them for at least a couple of hours or over night. Drain off the water (you can keep this water to mix back in or throw it away if you want to use coconut milk instead). Warm up a little coconut milk and melt down your cacao until it is smooth and add a pinch of salt. Try to use as little liquid as possible so that your mix isn’t runny.
Add the melted cacao to the dates and add vanilla paste and mix them up. If your mix is too wet, you’ll have to add some more cacao paste or bulk it up a little with something like ground almonds or other dry ingredients. I then like to smash it all up and together in a food processor. Prepare a bowl filled with the desiccated coconut and a plate to place your FULL POWER bliss balls on. Roll the mix into balls in the palms of your hands then coat in desiccated coconut. FULL POWER!!!
CACAO, BANANA & AVOCADO SMOOTHIE
- 100ml of almond milk
- 1 really ripe banana
- 1/2 an avocado
- 4 medjool dates
- 15-20g of FULL POWER CACAO
- 1 teaspoon of Agave
- 1 teaspoon of almond butter
- a few ice cubes
FULL POWER BALLS RECIPE
Here is my recipe for FULL POWER Bliss Balls. They are a great alternative to drinking Cacao and they can be medicinally gentler, which is good if you are wanting to get stuck into a creative project, write, play outdoors as well a more practical method of cacao-delivery for events that don’t offer access to a heat source for warming and mixing the drinking version. It’s good to make a batch and keep them in the fridge.
Ingredients – all measurements are approximate:
- 125g FULL POWER CACAO
- 250g chopped, pitted dates
- Coconut milk or filtered water
- Pinch of pink Himalayan salt
- Desiccated coconut to coat
Method:
Chop and soak the dates in just enough warm water to cover them for at least a couple of hours or over night. Drain off the water (you can keep this water to mix back in or throw it away if you want to use coconut milk instead). Warm up a little coconut milk and melt down your cacao until it is smooth and add a pinch of salt. Try to use as little liquid as possible so that your mix isn’t runny.
Add the melted cacao to the dates and add vanilla paste and mix them up. If your mix is too wet, you’ll have to add some more cacao paste or bulk it up a little with something like ground almonds or other dry ingredients. I then like to smash it all up and together in a food processor. Prepare a bowl filled with the desiccated coconut and a plate to place your FULL POWER bliss balls on. Roll the mix into balls in the palms of your hands then coat in desiccated coconut. FULL POWER!!!
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