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A Healthy-ish Cacao Nog

A Healthy-ish Cacao Nog

Festive vibes? Check. A warm mug of something cosy? Double check. Introducing our Healthy-ish Cacao Nog – a healthy (ish) drink that’s indulgent and packed with benefits. Think velvety cacao, dreamy coconut milk, and just the right amount of spice. Who says festive can’t be feel-good?

Why "Healthy-ish"?

We’ve ditched the heavy stuff (sorry, cream and sugar) and given the traditional Egg-Nog a Nibbed glow-up. Have you guessed what makes this nog so special? It's Pure Cacao

Benefits of Pure Cacao

  • Prebiotic Fibre: Cacao is naturally rich in prebiotic fibre, which supports gut health by nourishing your good bacteria. 

  • Grounding Energy: Theobromine in cacao provides a gentle, steady energy boost without the jitters of caffeine. Perfect for keeping you grounded during holiday chaos.

  • Mood Boosting: Packed with compounds that promote serotonin production, cacao is your natural pick-me-up for those winter blues.

It’s not just a chocolatey hit – it’s functional, too.

What You’ll Need

  • 2 tbsp pure cacao

  • 2 cups coconut milk (full-fat for extra indulgence)

  • ½ tsp cinnamon

  • ¼ tsp nutmeg (freshly grated is the best)

  • 2 tsp maple syrup 

  • A pinch of sea salt (because balance is everything)

Optional Extras

  • Rum or brandy: Because it’s the holidays. Enough said.

  • Whipped coconut cream: For those fancy finishing touches.

  • A sprinkle of Grated Cacao: For the aesthetics 

How to Make It

  1. Warm It Up: Pop the coconut milk (we love Rude Health), cacao, cinnamon, nutmeg, and sea salt into a saucepan. Warm gently over medium-low heat, frothing until the cacao emulsifies and everything’s silky smooth. Pro tip: Don’t let it boil. We’re going for cosy, not chaos.

  2. Sweeten the Deal: Stir in the maple syrup to taste. Too sweet? Not sweet enough? You’re the boss here.

  3. Serve the Magic: Pour into your cutest mug (we see you with your festive collection). Top with whipped coconut cream and a dusting of nutmeg or cacao if you’re feeling extra.

  4. Make It Boozy (Optional): Feeling festive? Add a splash of rum or brandy, give it a swirl, and you’re good to go.

 

Why You’ll Love It

Our Healthy-ish Cacao Nog is the ultimate cosy drink. It’s rich and chocolatey, with just enough spice to make it feel like a holiday hug. Perfect for quiet nights by the fire, impressing your friends, or, let’s be honest, just treating yourself.

Pro Tip:

Batch it up for your next holiday event. Your guests won’t stop asking for the recipe – and you can totally take the credit.