Recipe: Reishi Mushroom Hot Chocolate

Reishi is a fantastic adaptogenic mushroom, but it can be quite bitter tasting, to counter this it mixes really well with anything chocolately. Our mushroom powders are the perfect choice to mix into hot drinks and increase the nutrient value, and now we are headed into Autumn, it’s time for those cosy evenings and curling up with a medicinal Reishi mushroom hot chocolate is the perfect treat.

We like to use cacao for this hot chocolate, the unprocessed form of cocoa which is rich in antioxidants to add to all the nutrition that the Reishi mushroom powder provides. Reishi mushroom is the perfect mushroom for unwinding in the evening, it’s adaptogenic nature helps the body to cope with stress and brings bodily systems into balance. Reishi mushroom is also deeply calming for the nervous system, helping us to get off to a deep restful sleep.

Reishi mushroom has been used medicinally for thousands of years, and revered in Asia as Queen of the mushrooms. It’s polysaccharide and triterpene content are excellent for regulating the immune system, and managing inflammation within the body. This Reishi mushroom hot chocolate is the perfect choice during the Autumn and Winter months to regulate the immune system, and defend against infections.

Ingredients

2g Reishi mushroom Powder
1 Tbsp Cacao Powder
1 tsp Honey/Maple Syrup
Pinch of Cinnamon
Pinch of Salt
1 cup of Nut Milk

Instructions

-Heat the nut milk in a pan, stir in the other ingredients and froth with a milk frother if you have one.
-Pour into a mug and enjoy.
-For an extra decadent treat you can use Rude Health’s chocolate hazelnut milk as the milk of choice which works perfectly in this recipe.

This Reishi mushroom hot chocolate is a hug in a mug, and the perfect soothing relaxing drink before bedtime.

Find our Reishi mushroom powder and the full range of mushroom supplements here