Healthy Hot Chocolate Recipe (Cacao Love Mug)
A Warm Hug in a Mug
Some days call for a smoothie. Other days, only a warm mug will do. Thankfully, you don’t have to compromise on your health to enjoy one.
Made with real wholefood ingredients, Nutriyum Cacao Love transforms into a rich, creamy drink packed with plant protein, fibre and naturally warming spices. It’s everything you love about a comforting hot chocolate—without the unnecessary extras.
With the rich flavour of raw cacao, a gentle kick of cayenne pepper and the aromatic warmth of cardamom, pimento and clove, every mug is packed with goodness your body recognises. Whether you’re starting your morning, enjoying an afternoon pick-me-up or winding down after a busy day, it’s a delicious way to nourish your body, one sip at a time.
Why a Cacao Love Mug
✔ High in plant protein
✔ Naturally high in fibre
✔ Made with real wholefood ingredients
✔ No artificial colours, flavours or preservatives
✔ Warming spices for natural flavour
✔ Ready in just a few minutes
Ingredients
- 50 g Nutriyum Cacao Love
- 1½ cups plant-based milk (or milk of your choice)
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
- 1 pimento (allspice berry)
- 1 whole clove
- A few cardamom seeds
Optional add-ins:
Freshly grated dark chocolate, to garnish
Method
- Pour the milk into a small saucepan and bring it to a gentle boil.
- Add the Nutriyum Cacao Love, cayenne pepper, pimento, clove and cardamom seeds to a spice grinder.
- Blend until everything forms a fine powder.
- Add the powder to the hot milk.
- Blend until smooth, creamy and beautifully frothy.
- Pour into your favourite mug and garnish with freshly grated dark chocolate if you’d like to make it a little more indulgent.
Tips & Variations
For an extra creamy mug, use barista-style oat milk. Prefer a stronger spice profile? Simply add an extra cardamom seed or a little more cayenne pepper to suit your taste.
Healthy choices should be every bit as satisfying as they are nourishing.
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Everyday Versatility with Cacao Love
The Cacao Love Mug is another delicious way to enjoy the versatility of Cacao Love. From smoothies and breakfast bowls to wholesome baking and comforting warm drinks like this, Cacao Love makes plant-based nutrition convenient, functional and easy to add vitality to your everyday life.