Spiked Mayan Hot Chocolate Recipe

The ancient Mayans believed that cacao was a gift from the gods, and with all of the amazing health benefits of this delicious superfood, we just might have to agree. In the early 1700s, Carl Linnaeus gave the cacao tree its Latin name, Theobroma, which means “food of the gods” and alludes to the Mesoamerican mythologies around the origins of cacao. The Mayans, in particular, believed that cacao was given to humans by a deity that appeared as a feathered serpent. Cacao beans were so highly valued among these ancient peoples that they used it as currency and as a ritual beverage during celebrations throughout the year. This was the inspiration for our Spiked Mayan Hot Chocolate, which is perfect for holiday celebrations and cold winter nights.

The recipe for the ritual drink of the Mayans typically included raw cacao beans, dried peppers, and cinnamon, all of which are known to have numerous health benefits. Raw cacao, the unprocessed predecessor of chocolate, is rich in detoxifying antioxidants. The flavonoids in raw cacao powder have also been shown to help prevent arterial plaque formation and improve circulation, while lowering the risk of heart disease. For centuries, cayenne pepper has been used in traditional medicines for pain relief, detoxification, and improvement of circulation, metabolism, and immune response. Like cacao, cinnamon also has antioxidant effects in the body and research has shown that cinnamon can help prevent bacterial infection and reduce inflammation in the body.

Our rich, spicy, and lightly bitter hot chocolate gets its smooth texture from highly nutritious coconut milk and its subtle sweetness from immunity-boosting Manuka honey and antioxidant-rich vanilla. Philosophie’s Cacao Magic Superfood Blend adds an extra pop of protein plus a variety of potent superfoods, including a dose of finely milled reishi mushroom powder, known to have an ever-growing list of healing properties. A splash of dark rum adds a deeper sweet flavor and ensures that this drink will leave you feeling merry.

On top of being an incredibly nourishing way to satisfy a sweet tooth, this recipe is incredibly easy and a delicious, dairy-free alternative to milk-based hot chocolates. Feel free to adjust the spices to your tastes—we like ours with a little extra cayenne for more of a spicy kick, but you can omit the cayenne if you’re serving to children or people who are sensitive to spiciness!

  

Gather This:

Do this:

Pour coconut milk into small saucepan and heat on low heat until steaming. Turn off heat and whisk in cacao powder, honey, vanilla extract, spices, and rum. Pour into mugs and garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon and cayenne and enjoy!

 

Stay tuned to The Philosophie Recipe Blog for more wholesome holiday dishes, nutrient-rich treats, and healthier cocktails and be sure to follow The Philosophie on Twitter for tips and tricks on how to nourish your mind, body, and soul! 

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Warm Winter Chai Smoothie

Chai Smoothie

Enjoy this warm and comforting start to your day with a blend of aromatic chai tea, our energizing and antioxidant-rich Cacao Magic, creamy almond butter, and a sprinkle of warming spices. It’s everything you love about a chai tea latte but with inflammation-fighting antioxidants and a boost of energy, plus almond butter for a great meal replacement when you want something a little lighter first thing in the morning.

Recreate this soul-soothing recipe that will leave you feeling energized and ready to take on the day.

Warm Winter Chai Latte

Gather This:

1 cup warm brewed rooibos chai tea

1 tsp cinnamon

½ tsp allspice

2 tsp ground ginger (or 1-2 tablespoons of fresh squeezed ginger juice)

½ cup almond or coconut milk

2 tbsp almond butter

Monkfruit, coconut nectar, raw honey, or stevia to taste

1 tbsp Cacao Magic


Do This:

Start by brewing a cup of rooibos chai tea. Allow it to steep until it reaches a warm and comforting temperature.

In a blender, combine the warm brewed chai tea, cinnamon, allspice, ground ginger (or ginger juice), almond or coconut milk, almond butter, and the sweetener of your choice. Adjust the sweetness according to your taste preferences.

Enhance the nutritional profile and flavor of your chai brew by adding 1 tablespoon of Cacao Magic.

Secure the lid on your blender and blend the ingredients until smooth and creamy. The rich aroma of chai combined with the decadent flavor of Cacao Magic creates a delightful sensory experience.

For optimal digestion and to relish the warmth, it's best to enjoy your Nourishing Chai Brew before it cools. Pour it into your favorite mug or glass and savor each sip.

Warm Winter Chai Smoothie

 

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Sweet & Simple Cacao Yogurt Parfait

Cacao Yogurt Parfait

There’s something about a parfait that feels oh-so-decadent. This sweet & simple cacao yogurt parfait recipe is rich, creamy, sweet, and satisfying, but it comes with a twist – it's loaded with superfoods. Mixing Philosophie Superfood Blends into your snacks is a great way to get extra proteins and nutrients without the added sweeteners or fillers. It’s the perfect treat to keep you feeling light and energized!


All you need is a nourishing yogurt (regular or dairy-free, your choice!), plus the Cacao Magic Superfood Blend, Cosmic Elixir collagen + adaptogen superfood blend, almond butter, and chocolate. For toppings, add your favorite nuts and sprinkle on pink salt making a picture-perfect parfait!

Cacao Parfait

Gather This:

½ cup coconut yogurt

¼ cup almond butter

1 tbsp Cacao Magic Superfood Blend

1 tbsp Cosmic Elixir or collagen of choice

¼ cup melted chocolate

Sprinkle of chopped pistachios + pink salt

Superfood Parfait

Do This:

Mix the coconut yogurt, Cacao Magic and collagen in a bowl. In a clear cup of your choice, layer half the coconut yogurt mixture then add a layer of almond butter followed by the rest of the coconut yogurt mixture. Top with a layer of melted chocolate and top with chopped pistachios and pink salt. Put in the freezer for 15 minutes and ENJOY!

Cacao Yogurt Parfait

Vegan Cobb Salad with Green Honey Maple Mayo

Vegan Cobb Salad

Salads don’t have to be boring! The secret to a savory and tasty salad? A variety of flavors, colors and superfoods! For this vegan cobb salad, we combined a savory take on coconut chips and a homemade Green Dream honey maple mayo dressing that’s a little bit sweet & savory. 


This salad would also be good as a sandwich, in lettuce cups, and pretty much any way you serve it. The crisp coconut chips and the nutrient-rich Green Honey Maple Mayo will turn any “boring” salad into your next lunch go-to. Enjoy every bite, and don't forget to share this recipe with your friends – they'll thank you later!

Salad Prep

Gather This:

FOR THE COCONUT CHIPS -

2 cups coconut chips

¼ cup tamari

¼ cup maple syrup

1 - 2 tsp garlic powder

1-2 tsp smoked paprika

Pinch of cayenne (if you like spice)

Pinch of sea salt

FOR THE GREEN HONEY MAPLE MAYO [makes about 1/2 cup]

Liquid from 1 can of chickpeas

¼ cup of chickpeas

1 tbsp Green Dream 

¼ cup apple cider vinegar

2 tbsp maple syrup

2 tbsp dijon mustard

1 clove of garlic

1 tsp sea salt

½ cup olive oil

FOR THE SALAD

Spring peas

Snap peas

Radishes 

Pistachios 

Avocado 

Vegan Cobb Salad with Green Honey Maple Mayo

Do This:

Make your coconut topping by preheating the oven to 350. Toss coconut with tamari, maple, garlic, paprika, and cayenne if using. Bake for 10 minutes. Stir about halfway through baking so that it doesn't burn. Remove from the oven, and wait a few minutes until it crisps up.

Make your Green Honey Maple Mayo by blending all ingredients except olive oil until smooth. Add olive oil and blend until everything is emulsified and creamy.

Toss your salad together and arrange to make it beautifully according to you! 

Vegan Cobb Salad with Green Honey Maple Mayo

Iced Pumpkin Chai Tea Latte

Iced Pumpkin Chai Tea Latte

Re-create the Starbucks Pumpkin Cream Chai Latte the Philosophie way with superfood blends, adaptogens and healing fall spices that leave with you a sugar crash. This pumpkin chai latte is made with natural ingredients: pumpkin puree, nut milk, maple syrup and spices. 

 

The detoxing honey, grounding fall spices, and mood-supporting ashwagandha blend beautifully with the chai tea, composed of medicinally active herbs. Since this latte has substantially less caffeine than regular ol' java, you can use it as mood + energy booster anytime of day! 

Pumpkin Chai Tea Latte Copycat

Gather This:

1 tea bag of spiced chai (or decaf spiced chai rooibos)

½ cup nut milk of choice

2 tbsp real pumpkin purée

1 tbsp maple syrup or honey (we recommend Fall Vibes Honey!)

1 tsp Fall Vibes

¼ tsp vanilla extract

Tiny dash salt

Optional garnishes: 1 cinnamon stick or star of anise, coconut whipped cream

Iced Pumpkin Chai Tea Latte

Do This:

In a small saucepan, bring ½ cup water to a gentle boil. Remove the water from heat, add the tea bag, and let it steep for 4 minutes. Before removing the tea bag, squeeze any water remaining out by pressing the tea bag against the side of the pan with the back of a spoon.

Add the nut milk, pumpkin purée, maple syrup or honey, vanilla, Fall Vibes and salt to the pan. Pour the mixture into a stand blender and blend for a minute or two, or whisk until the drink is nice and creamy.

Gently rewarm on the stove, then pour it into a mug. Top with totally optional whipped coconut cream and/or garnish with totally optional cinnamon stick or star of anise. ENJOY!!

Homemade Pumpkin Chai Tea Latte

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Deliciously Spiced Pumpkin Muffins: Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free

Fall Vibes Pumpkin Muffins

These cozy, tasty pumpkin muffins are not just a delightful treat, they're also gluten-free and dairy-free, making them a perfect indulgence anytime of day. They’re more nutritious than they look as they’re made entirely gluten-free and sweetened with real maple syrup. We topped them with dark chocolate which is said to be one of the best sources of antioxidants and can improve blood flow. Plus, they’re made with pumpkin which is actually a superfood!.


Savor the fall flavors, the subtle sweetness of maple syrup, and the delightful combination of pumpkin and spices. No pumpkin muffin is complete without traditional warming spices which is why the Fall Vibes Superfood Blend is PERFECT for these treats that smell & taste just like fall. 


Share these with friends and family, or keep them all to yourself for a little taste of autumn whenever you desire. We won’t tell. ;)

Pumpkin Spiced Muffins

Gather This:

2 cups almond flour

¼ tsp salt

½ tsp baking soda

¼ cup oil of choice

¼ cup maple syrup

2 eggs

⅓ cup pumpkin puree

1 tsp vanilla extract

2 tbsp Philosophie Fall Vibes

½ cup of gluten-free dark chocolate chips or cacao nibs 

Pumpkin Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free Muffins

Do This:

Preheat oven to 350℉. 

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the almond flour, salt, and baking soda. Add wet ingredients + mix until well combined.

For that unmistakable pumpkin spice taste, add 2 tablespoons of Philosophie Fall Vibes or your preferred pumpkin spice blend. This is where the magic happens! 

Stir in chocolate chips or cacao nibs and then spoon the batter into paper liners in a cupcake pan. 

Pop your muffin pan into the preheated oven and bake for 22-24 minutes. Keep a watchful eye on them – you'll know they're done when the center is set, and a toothpick or fork comes out clean when inserted into the muffin.

Once they're ready, remove your pumpkin spice muffins from the oven and let them sit for about 5 minutes. 

Devour!!

Philosophie Pumpkin Muffins

Blue Butterfly Cashew Butter Bowl

Blue Butterfly Bowl

We’re dreaming of a beautiful blue galaxy with this delicious Butterfly Boost Cashew Butter Bowl! Did you know blue is the color of confidence and calmness? It manifests intuition, balance, tranquility and intelligence. So infusing more of your meal with blue foods can really calm and center the mind especially when you load it with nutrients and ingredients that support brain health, energy and mood.


Enjoy this beautiful bowl made with homemade Butterfly Boost cashew butter and topped with blueberries, nut butter and supercharged raw honey. You can have it in the morning with oatmeal, in the afternoon with quinoa or for dessert with rice puffs - whatever you desire!

Philosophie Blue Snack Bowl

Gather This:

FOR THE BUTTERFLY BOOST CASHEW BUTTER

1 cup of cashews

1 tbsp of Butterfly Boost

1 tbsp of Coconut Magic or coconut manna

FOR THE BOWL

1 cup of quinoa, rice puffs or oatmeal

Butterfly Boost Cashew Butter 

Handful of blueberries

Nut Butter of choice

Drizzle with Berry Bee Honey


Do This:

Combine all ingredients for the Butterfly Boost Cashew Butter in a high speed blender and blender until smooth (add water to create desired consistency). Then in a bowl, start with a layer of quinoa, rice puffs or oatmeal and top with your Butterfly Boost Cashew Butter, handful of blueberries, nut butter and a drizzle of Berry Bee Honey. ENJOY!

Blue Butterfly Cashew Butter Bowl

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