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Cardamom Coconut Cacao Cooler
Looking for a refreshing way to stay cool, hydrated, and energized on hot days? This tropical-inspired Iced Ceremonial Cacao is it—a deliciously nourishing blend of Keith’s Cacao, fresh coconut water, creamy coconut milk, honey, and the warming touch of cardamom.
More than just a summer treat, this cooler is packed with powerful nutrition. Ceremonial Cacao alone offers incredible physical, emotional, and mental benefits (if you’re curious, explore our blog: Cacao Benefits: 5 Reasons to Start Drinking Ceremonial Cacao Today). Add in the natural electrolytes of coconut water, and you’ve got a drink that supports hydration, heart health, and whole-body vitality.
And then there’s the flavor: earthy cacao, subtly sweet coconut, and aromatic cardamom come together in a blend that’s light, creamy, and deeply satisfying. Whether you're sipping post-yoga, mid-ceremony, or poolside, this is your cacao-powered escape to the tropics.
Iced Cacao with Coconut and Cardamom
Servings: 1
Keywords: Cacao, Cardamom, Coconut, Honey
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Total Time: 20 mins
Ingredients
- 28 g Keith’s Cacao Paste
- 150 ml Fresh Coconut Water
- 2 tbsp Coconut Milk/Cream
- 2 Cardamom Pods
- 1 tsp Honey/Agave Syrup or other sweetener of choice
Instructions
- Open and prepare the coconut and put aside 150 ml of its water.
- Finely chop the Cacao.
- Finely crush the cardamom with a pestle and mortar.
- Put the coconut water, coconut milk, cardamom and honey in a small saucepan, and slowly heat the mixture to lukewarm. DO NOT BOIL.
- Mix with a hand blender until all ingredients have melted and a froth has formed.
- Fill both the cocktail shaker and the coconut shell with ice.
- Pour the hot cacao over the ice in the shaker. Shake well.
- Serve into the coconut shell, adding a spoon and a straw.
- Sip mindfully and enjoy!
Notes
• The preparation time may differ, depending on the variety of coconut used.
• METRIC conversion chart: https://canadiancookingadventures.com/cooking-measurements/
