Looking for a few exceptionally healthy, delicious and unique Cacao and Moringa recipes? You’ve reached the right post. Moringa oleifera, also called a miracle tree, or a ben oil tree is a plant native to subtropical places, such as India, Asia, or Africa.
Since time immemorial, people have used moringa due to its medical characteristics. Moringa is known to have antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and antidepressant properties. It helps significantly in curing diseases, such as diabetes, eds disease, and even cancer. Moringa can also do wonders when it comes to all types of infections and inflammations.
The mystery behind moringa’s health benefits lies in its components. The plant is full of valuable minerals, and vitamins like bone-building potassium and immune-system boosting vitamin C. Other compounds include calcium, protein, and various antioxidants.
Some of those antioxidants can lower blood pressure and help reduce fat in the body.
Due to the latter one, lots of people have lately started to include moringa in their daily diets. Over the last couple of years, numerous cookbooks, cooking blogs, and articles on moringa recipes have been written.
Some of them have come up with a solution called a cocoringa. Cocoringa is a hot chocolate made of mixed unprocessed cacao and moringa. It is sweetened with natural probiotics, and it includes coconut and tapioca-based plant creamer. You can already find it on Amazon.
Cocoringa is believed to be the healthiest cocoa drink in the world. If you want to know all the interesting nutritional facts and recipes with cocoringa, keep on reading.
Cocoringa Nutritious Ingredients
When it comes to cocoringa’s ingredients, they resemble the ones in moringa plants much, and they all contribute to the overall condition of your health.
Potassium
The potassium in cocoringa is almost 15 times the potassium in bananas, which are known to be among the richest sources of this mineral. The high amounts of potassium help reduce a high-fat diet and induce obesity.
Calcium
Moringa itself has as much as 17 times more calcium than milk, so imagine how much calcium does cocoa, and moringa powder have since you usually drink it with milk! This property keeps the blood circulation healthy and functioning correctly.
Vitamins A-Z
A lot of people use moringa when on a diet because of the various vitamin compounds. They are known for reducing cravings and excessive hunger, boosting the immune system, improving the condition of our skin and hair, and more.
Iron
Cocoa powder mixed with moringa powder has almost 25 times more iron than the spinach. Regular iron intake improves mood, so if you feel a little grumpy, make yourself a cup of cocoringa, and you will feel much better!
Protein
The cocoa and moringa drink is also famous for the protein amounts it includes; a single cup can have nine times the protein of yogurt. It is beneficial for muscle mass growth, brain functioning, and regulating blood circulation.
Cocoa and Moringa Recipes
Now that you know all about the cocoringa’s healthy and beneficial ingredients, it is time to get to know some of the best, easy to make, and yummy moringa and cocoa powder recipes.
Cocoringa Smoothie
All you need to prepare for the perfect moringa smoothie are four ingredients:
- Fruits
- Greens
- Liquid aka the base
- Nutrient-dense powder
Fruits
Fruits add sweetness to the smoothie. It is best to freeze them before preparing the drink. Fruits you might consider suitable for a moringa smoothie are:
- Blueberries
- Banana
- Strawberries
- Peaches
- Acai
- Cherries
- Raspberries
Choose only two or three of the fruits listed above, and add it to the smoothie.
Greens
The greens will balance the sweetness of fruits. Moreover, they are extra nutritious.
Greens that are perfect for moringa smoothie:
- Kale
- Spinach
- Chard
- Collard greens
Liquid Base
One of the best liquid bases for a smoothie is milk. Depending on your preferences, you can go for the regular cow milk, almond milk, or soy milk. If you are not a great fan of milk, juice, or even water will work.
Nutrient-Dense Powder
To make it a cocoringa smoothie, you will need to use a moringa powder and a cocoa powder. Choose your preferred ones, select the proportions, and start mixing it all with the other ingredients.
Other Recipes with Moringa
There are other meals, such as various baked foods, that don’t originally include moringa but are edible with it as an additional ingredient.
A baked casserole dish is one of the salty examples. Moringa blends perfectly into marinara sauce. It is an excellent way of adding some veggies into the lasagne.
The sweet option for having moringa in the dish is any baked goods, such as vegan brownies.
Conclusion
Moringa is one of the healthiest plants in the world. It is full of nutritious ingredients and contributes positively to overall health.
Moreover, moringa can be added to various drinks and meals, including smoothies and lasagne.
One typical recipe is a cocoringa – hot chocolate with cocoa and moringa powder. The drink is healthy, nutritious, and easy to make. If you haven’t tried it yet, it is about time!
And if you’re looking for some more cool ideas to jazz up your hot drinks – read this post.
Fallon Chan is a food and lifestyle photographer and blogger.
