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!

 

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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

Blue Butterfly Smoothie Bowl

Blue Butterfly Smoothie Bowl

Brightening up your days with this blue smoothie bowl packed with superfoods, adaptogens and so much more! Never underestimate what the power of a beautiful, vibrant smoothie bowl can do for you and your body. 


This ocean blue bowl is packed with the goodness of frozen bananas, coconut meat (makes it so thick & creamy!) and oat milk, it’s a nourishing and refreshing way to start your day or enjoy poolside.


The secret ingredient? Our newest Butterfly Boost superfood + adaptogen blend that creates this bowl vibrant blue color and is loaded with nutrients to elevate your mood and center your mind. 

Blue Butterfly Smoothie Bowl

Gather This:

1-2 frozen ripe bananas, cut into chunks

1 cup frozen coconut meat

½ cup oat milk (or any non-dairy milk)

1 tbsp Butterfly Boost

Toppings: granola, blackberries, shredded coconut, Butterfly Boost, edible glitter & flowers (optional but so fun!!)


Do This:

add everything to a high-speed blender and blend until smooth + creamy! Pour into your favorite bowl, top with your favorite toppings + ENJOY! 

Blue Butterfly Smoothie Bowl

Summer Peach Toast with Cream Cheese & Honey

Summer Peach Toast with Cream Cheese & Honey

Breakfast in the summer just got better with this elevated take on the classic breakfast toast, which gets a dose of sweetness from fresh summer peaches and a drizzle of our Berry Bee Honey. It looks like sunshine on a slice of bread! Is there anything better?


For this toast creation we’ve taken our Berry Bee Honey for extra vitamin C and healing properties combined with vegan cream cheese and sliced peaches making this a perfect morning or mid-day boost.


We love drizzling on our supercharged raw honey due to its antibiotic properties, energy-lifting powers, and plant-based protein from brown rice. This natural sweetener includes pomegranate, acai, goji, and camu-camu (ALL organic!), which are incredibly high in antioxidants. 

Summer Peach Toast

Gather This:

½ ripe nectarine

1 tbsp vegan cream cheese

1 tsp Berry Bee Honey

White sourdough bread

Toppings: goji berries, bee pollen, Berry Bee Honey

Peach Toast

Do This:

Slice the peach into thin slices. Toast your bread. Mix vegan cream cheese and Berry Bee Honey then spread on toast, top with peach slices, goji berries, bee pollen and finish with a drizzle of Berry Bee Honey. ENJOY!

Summer Peach Toast

 

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Green Goddess Pesto Pasta Salad

Pasta salad BELONGS in summer. You’ll want to bookmark this recipe for your next gathering or camping trip. 


We make HUGE batches of this Green Dream homemade pesto sauce for all our favorite dinners - salads, pasta, and spiralized veggies. A classic, simple basil pesto recipe is made with fresh basil, nuts, garlic, Romano or Parmesan cheese, olive oil, salt and pepper but infused with spirulina, maca, mesquite, hemp protein, and chia seeds you have the savory sauce of your DREAMS.

Pesto Summer Pasta Salad

Gather This:

FOR THE PASTA SALAD

Box of pasta of your choice

Diced red onion

Diced green onion

Chopped parsley

Cucumber slices

Avocado chunks

FOR THE PESTO

1 cup basil

1 cup spinach

¾ cups olive oil

¾ cups soaked cashews or walnuts

1 lemon (juiced)

Salt + pepper

1 tsp garlic

1tbsp Green Dream

Parmesan cheese (optional)


Do This:

Make your pesto first by tearing stems off your basil and add to a blender (you can also add other greens). Add soaked or unsoaked cashews to blender - depending on personal preference. Add Green Dream, lemon, garlic, cheese, salt and pepper. Add oil and blend until smooth.

Toss all your pasta salad ingredients together in a large bowl and then add in the pesto. Mix everything until uniform and serve cold. This will last in the fridge for 2-3 days so feel free to make in large batches!

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Layered Blue Chia Pudding

Blue Chia Pudding

This dreamy Blue Chia Pudding is a fun and creative snack, breakfast or dessert that’s absolutely packed with nourishing goodness! It’s made with chia seeds, plant milk and our newest Butterfly Boost Superfood Blend with butterfly pea flower for brain and mood support. 


Feel free to layer your pudding with granola, yogurt, and dried berries, or enjoy on its own. Regardless, this delicious snack is sure to keep your tummy satisfied and your tastebuds feeling totally happy!

Chia Pudding with Butterfly Boost

Gather This:

¼ cup chia seeds

½ cup vegan vanilla yogurt

¾ cup unsweetened plant milk

1 tsp Butterfly Boost

1 tsp vanilla

1 tbsp maple syrup

Handful of blueberries

Handful of granola


Do This:

In a glass storing container, add the chia seeds, Butterfly Boost, plant-based milk, maple syrup and vanilla. Whisk well to combine and then let it sit for about 10 minutes or so.

Whisk again and make sure there are no clumps anymore, then seal and transfer to the fridge. Let the pudding chill for at least 1-2 hours (or until set) before enjoying. You can make it the night before.

You can eat by the spoon from the container or serve the pudding layered with vegan vanilla yogurt and blueberries. Enjoy!

Butterfly Boost Blue Chia Pudding

5 Minute Honey Mango & Peach Sorbet

Mango Sorbet

This mango sorbet is what summer dreams are MADE OF: a seasonal fruit base, a touch of lime and sweetened with raw, supercharged honey. 


This recipe is so simple and easy to make. We added an infusion of our Berry Bliss and Berry Bee Honey loaded with vitamin C and a much better alternative then your regular sweetener. Kiddos and dads love this recipe too!


Enjoy immediately or store in your freezer for a firmer sorbet. 

Mango & Peach Sorbet

Gather This:

3 cups frozen mango

1 cup banana

1 cup peaches

1/4 cup lime juice

1/4 Berry Bee Honey

1 tbsp Berry Bliss


Do This:

Add all ingredients to a food processor or blender and blend until completely smooth. This may take a minute or two since the mango is frozen. Stop to scrape down the sides in between blending to make sure everything is incorporated. Enjoy immediately or store in your freezer for a firmer sorbet. 

5 Minute Honey Mango & Peach Sorbet

 

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