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luxurious macadamia hot cacao
BLOG POSTWarm yourself up from the inside out this winter with this creamy, skin and gut loving hot cacao. Australian macadamias are full of potent antioxidants, essential fatty acids and high levels of palmitoleic acid. This compound works beautifully to encourage the turn over and development of new skin cells to keep your skin looking radiant, fresh and glowing. The addition of bovine collagen is clinically proven to hydrate and plump the skin, and promote graceful ageing by softening fine lines. All whilst healing and repairing your gut. When you begin to combine the powers of addressing your gut and your skin simultaneously, this is where the magic takes place. Hello to natural, effortless and luminous skin all through a luxurious and warming hot cacao. Enjoy!
Ingredients
Luxurious Macadamia Hot Cacao
1C Macadamia milk
1.5 tsp raw cacao
1.5 teaspoon grass fed bovine collagen
1/2 tsp maple syrup Pinch salt
*Optional addition for extra luxury, crunch and creaminess: 1 tsp macadamia butter
Homemade Macadamia Milk
1 cup raw macadamia nuts
4 cups water
1 teaspoon vanilla paste or pure vanilla essence
1/4 tsp cinnamon
3 fresh medjool dates pitted
Method
Macadamia Milk
Combine the nuts, vanilla, cinnamon, dates and water into a high performance blender. Blend at medium to high speed until creamy white for 45 seconds. Strain if you don’t like grits, however these add extra skin loving goodness. Store in a glass jar for up to 4 days in the fridge.
Hot Chocolate
Combine macadamia milk, cacao, and maple syrup in a saucepan on medium heat. Give this a little whisk to combine. Once hot, add collagen, macadamia butter and serve in your favourite cup.
Recipe by: Freya Lawler Naturopathy @freyalawlernaturo / freyalawler.com.au
Photography by: Kate Shanasy @kateshanasy