A Very Potent Love Potion: Raw Mayan Chocolate Drink

Raw organic cacao contains high amounts of antioxidants, and the alkaloid theobromine, that positively effect your brain chemistry, and make you feel good. Theobromine originates from the Greek prefix, ‘Theo’ referring to the ‘study of God’, and ‘Bromine’ originating from the Greek word ‘brosi’, meaning ‘food’. So theobromine, literally translates to ‘Food of the Gods’. It is no wonder the Mayans would use chocolate as a means to enlightenment. Read more about cacao in its raw natural state here.

Since it’s Valentine’s Day, I thought it would be appropriate to create something that inspires passionate physical energy, since physical activity (of any kind) is one of the best ways to increase serotonin, the feel good chemical released by your brain.

To read more about the science behind the love potion, including info about PEA (the love molecule) producing foods, read the full article here.

A Very Potent Love Potion

1 cup filtered water

5 Medjool Dates (if they are hard pre-soak for 30 minutes)

1/2 cup hemp seeds, (you can also substitute with soaked cashews)

2 tsp coconut oil

1 1/2 tbsp raw organic cacao powder (you can increase if you want your drink to be rich)

1 tbsp cinnamon

pinch of cayenne (you can adjust amount to suit your personal preferences, know that a little bit goes a long way!)

3/4 tsp Suede Hills Green Organic Stevia

pinch sun dried sea salt

Highly Recommended *Optional Ingredients:

1 tbsp E3 Live – To increase PEA, the love molecule.

1 tbsp mesquite powder – Makes drink more thick and rich. You can also try substituting a protein powder.

1 tsp maca powder – To inhance libido, increase stamina and balance hormones. You can add more for increased potency, but your drink may not taste as good.

*These are optional because they are hard to find, are more $ and do not add much to the taste of the potion. They are very important for the nutritional potency of the elixir.

Optional Garnish: Cinnamon and Goji Berries

Method:

(1) Add all ingredients into a food processor and blend until smooth.
(2) Serve in a wine glass and garnish with cinnamon and goji berries.

Variations: You can add more or less water and raw organic cacao depending on the richness you desire. If you add more cacao you may need to add more of a healthy sweetener to balance increased bitterness.

Bon Appetite!

*Courtesy of contributor Julie Beyer at For the Love of Food.

~The Vegan Project