Hot Chocolate for Heart, Mind and Mood

I hope you will forgive me for talking about cacao so much, but it is my favorite! Most people think about cacao for heart health, it can lower blood pressure, increases "good" cholesterol, increases insulin sensitivity, protects DNA and can help prevent the build up of plaque and blood clotting.

It's also really good for our mood, focus and mind! Did you know it can help fatigue too? Watch and learn more!

Hot Chocolate

1 cup unsweetened almond/oat milk

1 cup hot water

1/4 cup fair-trade cacao powder

1 tsp cinnamon/cardamon/ginger OR mint extract (optional)

1 tbsp vanilla extract

1 tbsp maple syrup or honey (OR one whole date)

1 tbsp grass-fed organic butter or coconut oil