Mayan Chocolate Snack Time. I am making this in case hurricane Matthew knocks the power out! Mayans prepared chocolate from cocoa beans in much the same way it is done today. They harvested the cocoa beans and then fermented them for a time.

In Mayan society, chocolate was a treat reserved for the elite. It was held in almost sacred regard and consumed both recreationally. Directions In large microwavable bowl, mix cereals and cashews. You can cook Mayan Chocolate Snack Time using 22 ingredients and 10 steps. Here is how you achieve that.

Ingredients of Mayan Chocolate Snack Time

Prepare of ---first part-----.
Prepare of melted butter.
You need of water.
It's of powdered cocoa.
You need of real vanilla extract.
It's of cayenne pepper.
It's of ground cinnimon.
It's of salt.
You need of about half a Mexican hot chocolate drink tablet.
Prepare of --second part----.
It's of real maple syrup.
It's of raw sugar, unbleached.
It's of ---third part-----.
It's of rolled oats.
Prepare of slice almonds.
It's of chopped pecans.
It's of vegetable oil.
It's of coconut flakes.
Prepare of ----fourth part-------.
You need of dried sour cherries.
It's of raisins.
It's of semi sweet chocolate niblets.

One is the regular sweet modern cocoa or drinking chocolate, the other is dark, rich, bitter, spiced hot chocolate made to a re-creation of an ancient Mayan recipe. Watch this lovely video of the hot chocolate being traditionally made. This rich culture also crafted a recipe for an iconic beverage, known today as Mayan Hot Chocolate: a mix of intense, bitter dark chocolate. Next time you fire up a pot and set your quinoa to a boil remember the ancient world.

Mayan Chocolate Snack Time instructions

Heat oven 250 degrees Fahrenheit.
Heat the first part ingredients, stir till creamy and set aside.
For the second part. let the maple syrup and sugar cook till sugar has dissolved. set aside..
Pan fry the third part ingredients for 7 minutes stirring often. Set aside and cool..
Mix the forth part ingredients with the third part ingredients in a bowl..
Add syrup mixture along with the fruit..
Spread in a 9x13 pan and bake for 60 minutes.
Pour the first part ingredients the Mayan chocolate mixture on top.
Let sit 15 minutes and serve.
I hope you enjoy! It can be chilled..

The Maya people were truly an incredible society; complex mathematical system, accurate astrology, a sacred detailed calendar, and apparently, they were pretty fab cooks as well! See recipes for Mayan kuka Mayan Chocolate Snack Time too. The easiest way to make my Chocolate Covered Pecans is to melt the dark chocolate in a microwave safe bowl, then dip the pecan halves and place on a cookie tray. While the chocolate is still warm sprinkle the flakey sea salt over the tray of Chocolate Covered Pecans. Then, place the tray in freezer till they are firm.