CACAO RECIPES
I hope that these recipes that you will see below encourage you to try different ways of preparing your Cacao.
You will see that you can use water, nut milk, natural sweeteners, edible essences, spices, and of course infusions or other medicinal plants that you like.
Don't forget that Cacao is a food and as such it allow us to play when preparing it. Combine it however you like or feel best and let this wonderful medicine work on you.
Cacao Drink
For recipes I always like to recommend the use of a mixer since the butter that Cacao naturally contains mixes better with the liquid we use.
It is also important that we do not let the water or milk boil, heat it no more than 90ºC.
Ingredients:
- Between 15 and 30 grams of chopped Cacao
- 200 ml of water
While the water is heating, we put the cacao in a blender, if you like it sweet you can add some syrup, panela or honey, once hot we add the liquid and blend for a few seconds.
If we choose to prepare your drink in a pot, you must mix for about 20 minutes so that the elements are well incorporated, always paying attention that the preparation does not boil.
And that's it!
Serve your Cacao in a cup that you like and enjoy this exquisite and healthy drink.
Milk and Mint Recipe
Ingredients:
- 5 to 30 grams of shredded Cacao
- 1 drop of edible mint essence
- 200 ml of nut milk
While heating the milk, put the cacao and mint essence in a blender. We can always add something to sweeten, it can be honey, agave or any syrup or whatever we like best.
Once hot add the liquid and blend for a few seconds.
If we choose to prepare our drink in a pot, we must mix for about 20 minutes so that the elements are well incorporated, always paying attention that the preparation does not boil.
Serve in your favorite cup.
Enjoy this delicious cacao!
Cinnamon - Vanilla Recipe
Cinnamon - Vanilla
Ingredients:
- 15 to 30 grams of shredded Cacao
- 1/2 tea spoon of Cinnamon
- A bit of Vanilla
- Agave syrup
Put the Cacao in a blender (better), find your own dose between 1 or 2 tablespoons of shredded cacao and add the cinnamon, and vanilla (you can use vanilla essence, or powder). If you like a bit of sweetness you can add any of your preference sweetener, I like to use Agave as it has a neutral flavor.
Serve in your favorite cup and enjoy this beautiful moment with Cacao!
Give your hair and skin a break this summer!
Summer is here — with sunshine, beach days, and pool time! And while we enjoy it to the fullest, our hair… not so much.
Prolonged exposure to the sun, chlorine, and saltwater can leave your hair dry, dull, and prone to split ends.
That’s why we’re sharing this simple and 100% natural homemade hair mask recipe — perfect for deeply nourishing, repairing, and keeping your hair soft and shiny all season long.
DIY Nourishing & Restorative Hair Mask
Perfect for split ends, frizz, or dry hair.
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon of cocoa butter
1 tablespoon of coconut or olive oil
1 egg yolk (nourishing and reparative)
1 teaspoon of honey (natural humectant)
2 tablespoons of plain yogurt (optional, adds shine)
Instructions:
Melt the cocoa butter with the oil over very low heat or in a double boiler.
Let it cool slightly, then add the yolk, honey, and yogurt (if using). Mix well.
Apply to dry or damp hair, focusing on mid-lengths to ends.
Cover with a shower cap or towel for 30–45 minutes.
Wash as usual (you may need two gentle shampoos).
Tip: If you have a dry scalp, you can apply a little to the roots as well.
For best results, repeat this mask once a week — or as often as your hair needs a little extra love.
Cocoa Butter and Salt Body Scrub
Perfect for removing dead skin cells, softening the skin, and leaving it ultra-hydrated.
I absolutely love these easy homemade recipes—they’re the perfect excuse to enjoy some self-care time in the comfort of your home. If I’m lucky, I get to do it with my daughter or a friend, which makes it even more fun as we chat and laugh. The best part? The way your skin feels afterward—deeply nourished and glowing.
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons of cacao butter
2 tablespoons of coconut oil or almond oil
2 tablespoons of coarse salt
1 teaspoon of honey (optional, for extra nourishment)
5 drops of essential oil (lemon, lavender, orange… Lavender is especially relaxing! If you don’t have any, no worries.)
Instructions:
Melt the cocoa butter and oil using a double boiler.
Remove from heat, add the salt, and mix well.
Add honey and essential oil if using.
Let it cool slightly if you prefer a firmer texture.
Apply in the shower using circular motions on damp skin.
Rinse and pat dry.
No need for lotion afterward—your skin will be soft, radiant, and beautifully scented!
Mascarilla Exfoliante con Cacao Ceremonial
Belleza Natural desde la Cocina
Ritual de Belleza Natural con Cacao
¿Sabías que el cacao ceremonial no solo es una bebida sagrada sino también un potente aliado para cuidar tu piel? Esta receta de exfoliante casero con cacao es ideal para crear un momento de autocuidado, sola o en familia. Deja la piel suave, nutrida y llena de vitalidad.
Este ritual nació de un juego entre madre e hija en la cocina. Entre risas, crearon una experiencia deliciosa para el cuerpo y el alma. Hoy la compartimos contigo, porque creemos en un cacao que también se siente en la piel
Ingredientes:
- pasta de Cacao Ceremonial Sumay (picado o en escamas)
- aceite de oliva ecológico
- aceite de coco
- sal marina gruesa (de buena calidad)
Derrite el cacao junto con los aceites a baño maría, removiendo hasta que quede una mezcla líquida y homogénea.
- Derrite el cacao junto con los aceites a baño maría, removiendo hasta que quede una mezcla líquida y homogénea.
- Retira del fuego y deja enfriar durante unos minutos (debe estar tibio, no caliente).
- Añade la sal marina y mezcla bien.
Cómo aplicarla:
- Aplica sobre la piel limpia, masajeando con movimientos circulares. Déjala actuar unos minutos y enjuaga con agua tibia.
- También puedes usarla como tratamiento exfoliante para los pies. ¡Quedarán suaves y renovados!
Autocuidado consciente con Cacao
El cacao ceremonial también es belleza. Es conexión, juego, nutrición y una forma amorosa de cuidar de ti. Esta mascarilla te ofrece una alternativa natural, sin químicos, que puedes preparar con ingredientes sencillos y ecológicos.
¡Comparte tu experiencia!
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