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Homemade Hot Cocoa:

This stuff will blow all the instant hot cocoa out of the water! There's no touching this delicious, rich, flavorful cup of steaming swirl of spices and chocolate.

Not only does this hot chocolate taste phenomenal, but it's kind of a kickass superhero. It's got cayenne pepper, which is extremely high in vitamin A and helps boosts your immune system, fights inflammation, and  aids in weight loss. Raw cacao is one of the richest antioxidant (more so than blueberries and fruit so I've been told). Maca restores hormonal balance, and ginger's an anti-inflammatory, eases tummy aches, and motion sickness!
Idea taken from MyNewRoots, this recipe tastes and makes you feel awesome!

Ingredients (one serving):

• 2tbsp raw cacao 
• 2 tsp maca powder
• 1 tbsp coconut sugar
• pinch of salt
• pinch of cinnamon
• pinch of cayenne pepper
• pinch of ginger powder
• a piece of vanilla bean (I  had to use vanilla extract)
• 1.5 milk of choice (I used half water/half almond milk)
• I didn't use honey, but a little agave (to taste)

How to do it:
Super simple- just lightly boil water/milk in a pan on the stove and lower heat after to stir in all of the ingredients. Make sure not to burn the milk if it's in there, so consistently stir! I topped mine with some cinnamon and curled up on my couch and watched Indiana Jones!

Wind down. Relax. Enjoy.