Today I want to share with you one of my all-time favorite drink recipes: hormone balancing hot chocolate.

This drink is yummy, chocolate-y, and perfect for the holiday season. Made with ingredients to help balance your hormones, not harm them, it’s the perfect daily treat.

If you’ve been around here for a while, then you know one of the most common hormone disrupters is sugar. Unfortunately, many women are sensitive to sugar without even really knowing it. While I’m not anti-sugar by any means, there is a long term impact on the brain and gut that has been studied.

I do enjoy a doughnut every once in a while, but as someone who has a few different different autoimmune diseases, and a sensitive gut, I tend to reach for other choices. Like this delicious hot chocolate.

Now you might be asking, how can a hot chocolate balance hormones? And truth is, most won’t. Most are packed full of sugars, while this one is more of a savory sweet. Instead of using traditional sugar, I grab 100% natural maple syrup. And instead of using cocoa powder, I grab cacao. Let’s dive into those ingredients below.

Hormone Supporting Ingredients

I know there are a lot of recipes on the internet that are labeled as “hormone-boosting” or a “superfood” when in reality there’s not much truth to it. I try to steer clear of adding these labels unless I truly believe they are beneficial in that way. That said, this drink does deserve the label hormone balancing hot chocolate.

It’s not only delicious, and perfect for this time of year, but it is packed with ingredients that aid in helping balance out hormonal imbalances.

MCT Oil / Coconut Butter – If you’re not adding MCT Oil or Coconut butter to your coffee, you’re missing out on its creamy addition to your cup. The Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCTs) help transform cholesterol into pregnenolone, which is a key building block of thyroid and sex-hormone creation too.

Ashwagandha – My personal favorite adaptogen, and the most widely used, ashwagandha is a great addition to any drink. It works wonders as it strengthens the immune system while strengthening all forms of stamina. It is a hormonal balancer that is good for both males and females.

Maca – This root helps to naturally balance out hormone levels, boost energy, and can even assist in a healthy libido level.

Anyways, enough about the ingredients, let’s get to the recipe itself.

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Hormone Balancing Hot Chocolate

yummy, easy, and good for your body

Ingredients

  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 2 tbsp cacao powder
  • 1/2 tbsp maca powder
  • 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
  • 1-2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1/2 tbsp mct oil or coconut butter

Optional Toppings

  • coconut cream or coconut whip cream
  • cacao nibs or shavings

Instructions

  1. Warm up the coconut milk in your prefered way.

  2. Add all the ingredients to a blender and bledn for 10 seconds.

  3. Pour into your favorite mug. Enjoy as is or top with coconut cream, coconut whip cream, cacao nibs, or cacao shavings.

So who is this hormone balancing hot chocolate for?

If you’re struggling with hormonal acne, adrenal problems, insomnia, blood sugar imbalances, burnout, or fatigue then making the change away from caffeine and sugar might be beneficial for you and your body.

This hormone-balancing hot chocolate is great for anyone on the path to balancing their hormones. This latte can help curb your coffee craving while supporting your body with hormone healthy ingredients. It’s packed with great ingredients, tastes goods, and will leave you satiated.

That said, it’s truly a great switch from traditional hot chocolate for anyone! Not only does my boyfriend admit to loving it, but he actually requests it all the time. He adds a shot of espresso, but keep it coffee free if you’re trying to balance out your hormones. 🙂

I hope you enjoy this yummy hormone balancing hot chocolate as much as I do! Feel free to shoot me an email or a message on Instagram if you have any questions or just want to talk.

xx Linds

P.S. If you’re interested in learning more about hormone health, check out a few of my other articles on hormone health here: