Hot Chocolate.... to nourish the soul

It’s official Autumn, the leaves are turning and ice lattes are rapidly being swapped for hot chocolate!

Thankfully, we can say YES to our most frequently asked question; "Can you heat Supernova Blends for a hot chocolate?"

As you know each blend contains super powerful adaptogens which are heat stable, so the beneficial qualities won't reduce by heating, just don't boil the blend.

Our recommendation for the tastiest but also most beneficial hot chocolate is below:

Mix one of our coconut wood scoops (or a tablespoon) of the Future, by Supernova Living, POWER blend (children's blend is the best for this!) with around 300ml of rich milk (per person) such as oat or almond and oat or even raw milk if you have dairy. You can even add a little oat cream here to make it thicker and creamier if you wish. If you're using the WOMAN or MAN blend, we suggest adding a teaspoon on extra cacao to make it more chocolatey and a teaspoon of coconut sugar. Use a hand electric milk further whisk or blend the ingredients in a blender.

Add the blended powder and milk to a pan and if you’re feeling super indulgent melt a couple of squares of dark (at least 70%) chocolate into the warm milk. I sometimes add a whole red chilli into the pan whilst I’m heating the milk for a little, warming kick. Or a clementine peel for a chocolate orange vibe. DO NOT BOIL and DO NOT USE A MICROWAVE. It completely denatures the enzymes in all food and the nutritional value is massively reduced. Add the blend (minus the chilli or orange peel!) to the thick Supernova blend.

For extra indulgence, whisk whippable coconut yoghurt, squirt whipped cream or if you have a coffee machine or brother add frothy milk on top to make it a little more fluffy and ‘float’ it on top of the warm chocolate blend. Sprinkle with cacao and drizzle with caramel sauce.

We’re big believers in balance in mind and nourishment for the body. This blend may seem super indulgent but Coyo use organically grown coconuts that are full of wonderful MCFAs (medium chain fatty acids!) MCFAs are the good fats in coconut that not only increase satiety but can burn fat too. Plus organic adaptogens such as maca, ashwagandha and wild chaga come with an abundance of antioxidants and health benefits. So much more than a hot chocolate or a chocolate protein shake! See our website for more information on the power of these incredible plants.