Beverage: Macadamia Nut Chocolate Mocha

Macadamia Nut Chocolate Mocha

About the Recipe:

A lush chocolaty mocha with macadamia nuts and sultry vanilla that warms your spirit and day!

Items Needed:

Mixing bowls

Measuring cups

Food processor

Spatula

Grater

Strainer

Ingredients

4-cups macadamia nut milk (1/2-cup of Macadamia nuts (or almonds) with 4 cups of filtered water)

2-4 tablespoons raw honey or maple syrup

1-tablespoon vanilla extract

1-2 tablespoons raw carob powder, or to taste

1-2 tablespoons cocoa powder, or to taste

1-tablespoon cinnamon, ideally fresh ground

1-teaspoon nutmeg, ideally fresh ground

1/2-teaspoon sea salt

Directions

To make nut milk:

Blend macadamia nuts and water at high speed until very smooth. 

Pour mixture through a strainer.  Save macadamia nut pulp for other uses (cookies, salad topping, etc.).

Blend macadamia nut milk, honey, vanilla, carob, cocoa, cinnamon, nutmeg, and sea salt until smooth, adding more honey to taste.  

Gently warm in a saucepan over low heat for 3-5 minutes.  

Your finger should comfortably be able to tolerate the heat of the water.  Do not boil!

Serve in warmed mugs with a fresh cinnamon stick.

Perfect for a cold morning or when your feeling junky!

Alternatives:

You can add few drops of stevia and/or 1-2tablespoons instant grain coffee if you wish.

Adapted from Renée Loux Underkoffler’s book “Living Cuisine: The Art and Spirit of Raw Foods”, Recipe: Macadamia Nut Chocolate Mocha (Page 262)