It is that time of year again! Well... almost. When the temperature begins to drop, I find myself craving warmth, such as root vegetables, soups, etc. Who doesn't?! I used to stick to a strict raw food diet, however my climate did not allow me to thrive on that diet throughout the cold winters. When my body was craving soup, I would go get a salad. My body was out of balance (too yin and not enough yang, if you follow macrobiotics). It is extremely important to listen to the signals your body is telling you, and not what something your mind or the media is saying. Everybody is different, and it is vital to find out what works for YOUR body.
Another frosty weather favorite of mine is hot chocolate (you can substitute carob if you prefer to refrain from chocolate consumption). This recipe for RAW VEGAN hot chocolate is decadent, full of nutrition, and sure to satisfy and warm you from the inside out!
What you will need:
Peeled cacao beans OR cacao nibs
Teapot with strainer (for loose teas)
Coffee Grinder
Hot Water
Maple syrup or raw honey
Milk of choice (I make my own cashew mix in a Vitamix blender, but you can use unsweetened store bought almond, rice, or soy milk)
Cinnamon
What you will do:
Grind about two handfuls of cacao beans/nibs in coffee grinder
Put cacao 'powder' in strainer
Pour hot water over cacao powder into teapot
Let it sit for about 3 minutes
Pour into a cup
Add desired amount of milk (sometimes I heat the milk on the stove briefly before adding it)
Add one half teaspoon sweetener (maple or honey)
Add one dash cinnamon
ENJOY!
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