This tonic has become my new favorite bedtime beverage. I love nourishing my body and this tonic is the perfect treat for helping me to unwind and open my heart before bed.
Cacao is very nutrient dense, it’s high in anti-oxidants, potassium and magnesium. I also love adding Reishi to this tonic. Reishi is traditionally valued for easing the mind and supporting restful sleep. When I consume this tonic I know that I am nourishing my body, mind and spirit.
I am normally a tea drinker before bed but there are some nights when I just want a little chocolate. I wanted to create something that was quick, delicious, and nourishing. This is a bedtime beverage that the entire family can enjoy.
This tonic can be enjoyed any time of the day but I especially love making a cup before bed when it’s time for me to calm down and mellow out for the evening.
Iced Cacao
Two servings 8 oz. each // One 16 oz. serving
Ingredients1 tbsp. cacao powder 1 tbsp. Anandamide 1 tsp. Reishi powder 1 tbsp. maple syrup (sweeten to taste) pinch of pink salt 2 cups plant-based milk ice (if desired) splash of boiling water |
MethodPlace ice into glass(es). Add cacao powder, Anandamide, Reishi powder, salt, maple syrup and boiling water into a heat safe mixing cup, mix well. Pour plant milk over ice, then strain cacao mixture over ice. Alternatively, add milk to cacao mixture, pour over ice and stir.* Enjoy! |
*I prefer to strain the mixture through a sieve and into my glass, it’s not necessary but it creates a smooth beverage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I drink this hot instead of iced?
Yes — skip the ice and warm the plant milk, then whisk the cacao, Anandamide and Reishi in as usual.
What is Anandamide?
Anandamide is Sun Potion's cacao-based Bliss Alchemy blend — raw cacao with tonic herbs and spices.
Why is Reishi in a bedtime drink?
Reishi is an adaptogenic mushroom traditionally valued in Chinese herbalism for easing the mind and supporting restful sleep. It also has a mild taste that suits cacao.
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