Rawbucks Iced Mocha
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Makes 1 serving...
I actually got the idea for this drink from a recipe I found through the Sunny Raw Kitchen site. The recipe was called “Best Coffee Ever”. It was very good, but a little too thick, and strong. So, I made some changes after many trial and errors with the recipe. I finally came up with this rendition, which I truly found delicious! I hope you do too.
One note: I recommend you use “heaping” scoops of the raw cacao powder, and heaping tablespoons of the raw carob. It’s okay to use a little more of both then not.
Ingredients
- 1 Scoop, Raw Cacao Powder
- 1 tablespoon Raw Carob Powder
- 1 tablespoon Maca Powder
- 1 tablespoon Lucuma Powder
- 3 Capsules, Fo-Ti (Ho Shou Wu), emptied
- 1 tablespoon Yacon (like syrup)
- 1½ teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- 1 Squirt, Agave (generous)
- 6 drops SweetLeaf Liquid Stevia - Chocolate Flavor
- dash Cinnamon
- 2 cups Nut Milk (I used Macadamia/Almond), Use more or less depending upon consistency desired.
- 1 Handful, Macadamia Nuts
- 4 Ice cubes, or more
- dash Nutmeg
Preparation
Place all ingredients into a blender (except the ice). Blend on high till well mixed, then add ice. Blend again on high until smooth and frothy. Pour into your favorite glass and add a sprig of mint, or you can add raw chocolate sauce. It’s very yummy and very satisfying…and it makes you feel real good!
Comments
ItGirl writes: (January 13, 2008)
This is GENIUS! I love you!! =] Can’t wait to try it!
elizabethh writes: (January 13, 2008)
what is fo-ti?
myrawlife writes: (January 13, 2008)
I’m so glad you like it. I hope you enjoy it as much as my family and I do. We use to be major Starbuck’s drinkers. I drank so much of it, I should have owned stock in Starbuck’s instead. LOL…
My understanding is that Fo-Ti, also known as Ho Shou Wu, has similar properties to that of ginseng. Fo-Ti is one of China’s great four herbal tonics. You can read more about by visiting http://www.therootofthematter.ca/, which is a site I just found that explains about the various roots and their healthy properties. Enjoy!
ItGirl writes: (January 13, 2008)
Did you buy it from a health food store or did you have to order it special?
myrawlife writes: (January 13, 2008)
If you are talking about the Fo-Ti, I did purchase it online through www.iherb.com. However, it very well may be at a local health food store. You may want to check there first. I’m a big web shopper. I do a lot of my shopping online…Good luck, I hope you are able to find it soon so you can make the recipe complete! :)
dollydlux writes: (January 25, 2008)
they sell the FO-TI at Jimbo’s in san diego. it’s like a whole foods type grocery store. Maybe check at Henry’s or Sprouts if you have one of those near you.
myrawlife writes: (January 27, 2008)
Thanks for the info. If I can find it locally, I won’t have to order it online anymore. I’ll have to look again when I’m at Sprouts this week.
dollydlux writes: (January 31, 2008)
I just bought a bottle of Fo-Ti today. It was 7.49 and is made by solray. I know a lot of stores carry this brand so even if they don’t stock it, they should be able to special order it!
Luna blu writes: (February 25, 2008)
Does the fo-ti add to the flavour or is it there for energy? Can I leave it out?
pradiata writes: (March 04, 2008)
This sounds delish! One question, though, what size is the “scoop” you used for the carob powder?
myrawlife writes: (April 20, 2008)
Sorry for not responding sooner. The scoop size is a tad over 2 Tablespoons.
mellie-bellie writes: (July 12, 2008)
okay so i came on here HOPING there might be a raw version of a mocha because i was quite the soy mocha drinker and i miss it so much. i will have to try this ASAP!
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