I have a confession: I've tried a lot of healthy chocolate drinks over the years. Most are disappointing. Either they're too thin, too bitter, too sweet with the wrong kind of sweetener — or they just don't make me feel good the way I want to feel.

This one is different.

Happy Cacao Latte is the drink I make every single morning without fail. It takes two minutes, costs less than a coffee shop visit, and honestly makes me feel better than any latte I've ever ordered.

Here's why: it's not just chocolate. It's slow-pressed Peruvian cacao (rich in magnesium, theobromine, and mood-supporting compounds) + reishi mushroom for calm + lion's mane for focus + lucuma for gentle natural sweetness. All blended into a creamy, chocolatey ritual that supports your nervous system while you drink it.

And it tastes incredible. No caveats.

The Classic Happy Cacao Latte

Serves: 1 | Time: 2 minutes

Ingredients:

• 2 tsp Happy Cacao

• 1 cup warm plant milk (oat, almond, or coconut work beautifully)

• Optional: 3 tsp Collagen Support for extra creaminess + skin benefits

• Optional: pinch of cinnamon or drop of vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Warm your plant milk on the stovetop or in a milk frother until steaming (not boiling)

2. Add 2 tsp Happy Cacao (and Collagen Support if using) to your mug

3. Pour over a small splash of warm milk first and stir until dissolved

4. Add the rest of your milk and froth using a hand frother, blender, or frother attachment

5. Taste. Smile. Repeat tomorrow.

Tip: For an iced version, blend with ice instead of frothing. It's incredible in summer.

What Makes This Latte Different From Regular Hot Chocolate

Regular hot chocolate is mostly sugar + processed cocoa powder.

This is the opposite:

• Slow-pressed Peruvian cacao — preserves natural theobromine, magnesium, and antioxidants that are destroyed in regular cocoa processing

• No added sugar — the gentle sweetness comes entirely from lucuma, a Peruvian fruit rich in minerals

• Reishi mushroom — an adaptogen used for centuries to support emotional balance and calm the nervous system

• Lion's mane — supports focus and mental clarity without any stimulant effect

• Pure Hawaiian deep sea salt — trace minerals and a rounded flavour that makes the chocolate taste deeper and more complex

Add Collagen Support for the Ultimate Glow Latte

Want to take it one step further? Add 3 teaspoons of SuperPlants Collagen Support.

It blends in seamlessly, adds an extra layer of creaminess, and turns your morning latte into a beauty ritual too — supporting your skin, hair, nails, and joints with every sip.

→ Shop Collagen Support

This Is Your Daily Ritual

Two minutes. One mug. That's all it takes.

I drink mine sitting down before the kids wake up — a quiet five minutes that sets the tone for the whole day. It's become non-negotiable for me.

A little warmth, a little grounding, a little chocolate. And a whole lot of plant power.

👉 Related: Healthy Cacao Bliss Balls

👉 Related: Why Cacao Makes You Happy — The Science of Mood & Chocolate

Eat Plants. Feel Alive.

xo Kristel