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Cacao Coffee Recipe

June 4, 2014 · Kelly Bejelly · 31 Comments

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Last Updated on December 6, 2020

You’ll never believe how simple it is to make cacao coffee! Not only does it have a fraction of the caffeine that coffee is, it tastes just like hot chocolate!

cocao coffee in a cup with a fresh press and roasted cacao in the background

It’s been a good two months since I gave up coffee.  Surprisingly it was easier than I thought it would be, mind you,  I did switch to decaf a couple of months before I gave up the bitter brew.  

The only thing I miss about my morning cup of Joe is that dark bitter taste and the smell.  OMG, the smell of good freshly brewed coffee can make me curl my toes up with happiness.

I knew I had to have this feeling back and when I stumbled onto Cacao coffee at my grocery store it love at first sip.  

Bitter and pretty much caffeine free (it has tiny tiny amount of caffeine in it), I knew I was going to have to make it my own.

roasted cacao on a sheet pan to make cacoa coffee

This recipe is crazy simple. Seriously.  You just roast raw cacao nibs and then grind them in your coffee grinder.  

I added my two favorite ingredients – gelatin and heavy whipping cream and then I am in heaven for the next hour.

How to make this Cacao Coffee Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Cacao nibs
  • 2 cups Boiling water
  • 1/2 teaspoon collagen peptides
  • coconut oil, melted, just a splash
  • cinnamon powder, just a pinch

ground cacao in a French press to make cacoa coffee

Recently, I started drinking this coffee substitute that is DIVINE! It’s herbal coffee with all the taste and none of the caffeine.

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cocoa coffee
Yield: 2

Cacao Coffee Recipe

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

There is nothing like a hot cup of cacoa coffee which is so easy to make.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Cacao nibs
  • 2 cups Boiling water
  • 1/2 teaspoon collagen peptides
  • coconut oil, melted, just a splash
  • cinnamon powder, just a pinch

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Place the cacao nibs in a thin layer on a baking sheet.
  3. Place in the oven and let cook for 15 - 18 minutes.
  4. Remove from the oven and let cool. Store in an airtight jar.
  5. To make a cup of Cacao coffee, you will need 1 tablespoon of Cacao nibs per 1 cup of boiling water.
  6. Place the cacao nibs in your coffee grinder and pulse Four times for 2 seconds each. If you hold the button down you will get a powder. Remove and place in your french press and add boiling water.
  7. Let seep for 5 to 8 minutes.
  8. In your cup add your gelatin and splash of cold water and stir with spoon.
  9. Pour in your cacao coffee and add coconut oil and cinnamon.
  10. TIP: You can save your grounds and dry them out in the oven at 300 for 8 minutes and then grind them into a fine flour and use them in baking.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

2

Serving Size:

g

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 335Saturated Fat: 19gSodium: 2mgCarbohydrates: 10gFiber: 7gProtein: 8g

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Cuisine: American / Category: Drinks Recipe
You'll never believe how simple it is to make cacao coffee! Not only does it have a fraction of the caffeine that coffee is, it tastes just like hot chocolate!

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  1. Kimberly Grabinski says

    June 4, 2014 at 1:57 pm

    Oh that sounds GOOD

    Reply
    • Kelly Bejelly says

      June 5, 2014 at 7:17 am

      It is so good Kim!

      Reply
  2. Liz Mays says

    June 4, 2014 at 2:33 pm

    Wow, that is way easier than I was expecting. Even I would be willing to do that!

    Reply
    • Kelly Bejelly says

      June 5, 2014 at 7:17 am

      Yep, easy peasy 🙂

      Reply
  3. Nikko says

    June 4, 2014 at 3:14 pm

    Interesting idea, but does it end up just tasting like hot cocoa?

    Reply
    • Kelly Bejelly says

      June 5, 2014 at 7:18 am

      It is very similar, more like hot chocolate water. The neat thing is your can save your “grounds” and dry them out in the oven again and use them in baking.

      Reply
  4. Jeannine says

    June 4, 2014 at 4:41 pm

    Brilliant!

    Reply
  5. Sam Shields says

    June 5, 2014 at 4:50 am

    I can’t wait to try this! I have Cocoa Nibs in my pantry. Adorable mug!

    Reply
  6. Knocked Up knocked over says

    June 11, 2014 at 3:27 pm

    I can’t wait to try this! I roasted my nips this morning and will give it a try tomorrow. I’m a little concerned that the long roasting time may have burned them, though. I ended up turning off my oven for the 15 minutes. It holds heat well, so this is sometimes a trick I use. Do you have tips to keep the nibs from scorching?

    Reply
    • Kelly Bejelly says

      June 11, 2014 at 5:10 pm

      I would reduce the roasting time to 10 -12 minutes if you know your stove runs a little hot. I hope you like them. I didn’t have an issue with my stove.

      Reply
  7. Alicia G says

    June 19, 2014 at 4:21 pm

    Oh yummmmm. Do you think this would work without the gelatin?

    I love your whole blog!

    Reply
    • Kelly Bejelly says

      June 19, 2014 at 8:10 pm

      Thanks Alicia 🙂 Yes, you can totally skip the gelatin.

      Reply
  8. Jodi Rose says

    July 17, 2014 at 8:30 pm

    The recipe calls for melted coconut oil, but the instructions say coconut milk. Which is correct?

    Reply
    • Kelly Bejelly says

      July 19, 2014 at 12:56 pm

      Whoops, honestly you could use either. I changed it to oil though.

      Reply
  9. Rhonda McKezie says

    September 15, 2015 at 11:42 am

    I already have the cacao powder and I don’t have a coffee press…..Can this coffee be doable??

    Reply
    • Kelly Bejelly says

      September 24, 2015 at 7:20 pm

      Hrmm. . I don’t think that it would work hun. You can try?

      Reply
  10. Ann Migliore says

    October 12, 2015 at 5:09 pm

    Hi Kelly, I love your book, Paleo Eats! I purchased it in March and have been happily experimenting with it since then. Your coconut cinnamon cereal is a hit in my house, as well as your pizza crust. Garlic fried rice is also a winner. Thank you for sharing with us your expertise! I just found your blog, and look forward to trying cacao coffee soon. God bless you!

    Reply
    • Kelly Bejelly says

      October 13, 2015 at 12:54 pm

      Thank you Ann! I am sending you have a virtual hug 🙂 God bless you and I wish you joy on your journey!

      Reply
  11. Georgia says

    May 17, 2017 at 2:43 pm

    Can I add it to my coffee?

    Reply
    • Kelly Bejelly says

      May 22, 2017 at 7:03 am

      Yes, of course hun.

      Reply
  12. Cherry says

    July 28, 2017 at 6:51 pm

    Hi! What brand do you recommend to grind the cacao nibs?

    Reply
    • Kelly Bejelly says

      August 27, 2017 at 5:16 pm

      This one hun http://amzn.to/2xpaFdH

      Reply
  13. Anthony says

    January 22, 2020 at 8:06 pm

    Can I just put cacao nibs in boiling water, just how one would do with coffee nibs? With out having to heat the cacao nibs in the oven

    Reply
    • Kelly Bejelly says

      January 31, 2020 at 9:22 am

      You won’t get the same flavor if you don’t roast them and yes, you can just put them in the boiling water.

      Reply
  14. Jean Choi says

    September 28, 2020 at 2:47 pm

    I never knew you can make coffee with cacao, but sounds amazing! I’ll be trying it soon.

    Reply
  15. Shelby says

    September 28, 2020 at 3:48 pm

    Omg I have cacao nibs in my cupboard.. and given I’m currently preggers and drinking mostly decaf my coffee could use the pick me up. This is perfect!

    Reply
  16. Stacey Crawford says

    September 30, 2020 at 8:21 am

    Wow, I’m super excited to try this! Being a coffee addict who loves chocolate!

    Reply
  17. linda spiker says

    October 1, 2020 at 5:22 am

    I don’t drink coffee, so this is right up my alley!

    Reply
  18. ChihYu says

    October 1, 2020 at 6:33 pm

    This cacao coffee is a hug in a mug! Smooth herbal coffee and that delicious chocolate flavor! Yum!

    Reply
  19. Megan Stevens says

    October 3, 2020 at 6:28 pm

    Wow, Kelly, this is super innovative and such a delicious recipe! Thank you for this great idea and how-to!

    Reply
  20. Donny says

    October 5, 2020 at 6:38 am

    I’ve had to cut out coffee but really miss it so this is perfect. Thanks!

    Reply

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