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    Home » Recipes » Vegan

    Hot Cacao with Cardamom + Tahini (Vegan)

    Published: Dec 17, 2017 · Modified: Jun 9, 2022 by Kristen Wood - This post may contain affiliate links.

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    A warm, healthy, tasty, comforting and nourishing take on hot chocolate! This Tahini Hot Chocolate recipe is vegan, gluten-free and full of heart-healthy cacao, delicious cardamom, and protein-rich tahini. The perfect winter beverage!

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    I'm just a wee bit obsessed with cacao powder (not to be confused with cocoa powder). . .

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    Cacao powder is about the healthiest form of chocolate that you can consume. It is the product of ground raw cacao beans -- completely unprocessed unlike the cocoa powder that most of us are familiar with. And, boy does it make for one healthy hot chocolate!

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    Cacao Powder Health Benefits

    • extremely high in anti-oxidants that combat disease, aging, pollutants, stress, and dangerous free radicals
    • a serotonin booster lending it to be a great reliever of mood swings and depression
    • high in iron
    • high in magnesium
    • high in calcium
    • contains anandamide (the "bliss molecule") lending to feelings of euphoria and relaxation
    • contains phenylethylamine, a natural energy and mood booster
    • contains protein (protein!)
    • has been shown to lower LDL (bad) cholesterol
    • contains sulfur (great for healthy skin, hair, and nails!)
    • has been shown to support good metabolism and healthy weight loss
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    Through many experimental cups, I discovered the amazingly delicious and complementary power of protein-rich tahini and flavorful cardamom paired with amazingly healthy cacao powder. This combo will blow you away, as you sink into delicious and relaxing guilt-free bliss. Enjoy! xo.

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    Why You'll Love This Recipe

    • Creamy, soothing and comforting.
    • Rich and chocolate-y.
    • Perfectly laced with cardamom.
    • Silky smooth.
    • Slightly earthy and nutty with the addition of tahini.
    • Easy to make.
    • Healing, and packed with nutrients.
    • Vegan, dairy-free, soy-free, gluten-free, and refined sugar-free.
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    Ingredients Needed to Make Tahini Hot Chocolate

    • Plant-based milk.
    • Cacao powder.
    • Maple syrup.
    • Tahini.
    • Vanilla extract.
    • Cardamom.
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    Tips for Making the Best Hot Cacao

    • Any dairy or non-dairy milk works well with this recipe. Our favorites? Vanilla almond, oat and coconut milk.
    • While it will not have all of the amazing health benefits, in a pinch, regular cocoa powder can be used in place of cacao powder.
    • Any liquid sweetener of choice can be used in this recipe.
    • To make a sugar-free hot cacao, I recommend this sweetener.
    • The vanilla extract can be omitted for a still-tasty hot cacao recipe!

     

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    Hot Cacao with Cardamom + Tahini (Vegan)

    A warm, healthy, tasty, comforting and nourishing take on hot chocolate. Vegan, gluten-free and full of heart-healthy cacao, delicious cardamom, and protein-rich tahini. The perfect winter beverage!


    4.65 from 39 votes
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    Course: Beverages, Vegan
    Cuisine: Vegan
    Diet: Gluten Free, Halal, Hindu, Low Calorie, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Cook Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 2 cups
    Author: Kristen Wood

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups milk of choice I like unsweetened vanilla almond milk
    • 5 tbs organic cacao powder
    • 3 tbs maple syrup
    • 2 tbs tahini
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract
    • 1 green cardamon pod contents freshly ground (or 1/4 tsp ground cardamom)
    • optionally ground cardamom or cinnamon for garnishing
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    Instructions

    • In a sauce pan over medium heat combine all of the above ingredients.
    • Whisk continually until all is smoothly combined, beginning to bubble and appears frothy.
    • Carefully pour into mug(s), and optionally sprinkle with a little cardamom or cinnamon.
    • Enjoy!

    Notes

    Please refer to the Tips section above in the post for valuable information.
    You might also like 36 Cacao Nib Recipes.
    Also see: Coconut Sugar Substitutes.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 375kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 137mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 18g
    Have you tried this recipe?Please Rate + Comment Below!
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    1. Sarah says

      May 07, 2022 at 7:38 am

      5 stars
      This was a delicious and unique drink! My husband (who is a staunch food critic, while also being a “burger and fries” kind of person) LOVED this. He called it “magical potion “! We had some left over and warmed back up with one part coffee the next day. YUM! Thank you for this!

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    2. Jessica says

      January 13, 2021 at 6:30 am

      I love this. I had to reduce the cacao amount as it is a little too activating for me. I made four small servings and my 10 year old daughter enjoyed this too! Thanks for the recipe.

      Reply
      • Kristen Wood says

        January 13, 2021 at 10:42 am

        I'm very happy to hear that! Thank you for sharing! 🙂

        Reply
    3. Emily says

      January 15, 2020 at 7:00 pm

      So yummy! Just made it with macadamia nut milk. I’ve been eating WFPB and wanted a sweet treat that wouldn’t completely throw me off track. This was perfect!

      Reply
      • Kristen Wood says

        January 15, 2020 at 10:16 pm

        I'm so happy to hear that! Thank you for sharing!

        Reply
    4. Ariana says

      October 01, 2019 at 11:38 am

      I would have never thought to add tahini to hot chocolate! I will have to try this!

      Reply
    5. Alex says

      September 26, 2019 at 5:13 pm

      I didn't realize there were so many differences! I definitely need to switch. And this drink looks amazing. 😀

      Reply
      • Kristen Wood says

        January 15, 2020 at 10:16 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply

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