Evening cocoa

Ingredients

• 240mldairy or plant milk
• 1.5tbspraw, unroasted cocoa
• 1tbsphoney or maple syrup
• 0.5tspnut butter, such as almond butter
• 0.5tspmagnesium glycinate
• 0.25tspCeylon cinnamon

Preparation

1. Heat milk to 60–70°C without boiling
2. Place raw cocoa in a bowl
3. Add a little hot milk and mix thoroughly into a thick paste
4. Add honey, nut butter and cinnamon
5. Dissolve the magnesium in a few spoonfuls of water before adding it to the cocoa
6. Add the remaining milk and stir gently
7. Serve immediately, ideally an hour before bed

Practical tips

• Magnesium supports normal nervous-system function
• Raw cocoa contains polyphenols
• Almond or other nut butter adds richness and reduces bitterness
• Cinnamon adds warmth and flavour
• Allow time between drinking and going to bed

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