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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Hot Cacao with Cardamom and Tahini - This Vegan Tahini Hot Chocolate is healthy, easy to make and delicious! #hotcacao #cacaodrink #cacaorecipes #tahinihotcacao #tahinihotchocolate #healthyhotchocolate #cardamomcacao

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

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!

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

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.

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.

Ingredients Needed to Make Tahini Hot Chocolate

Plant-based milk.

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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