Mushroom chocolate is an irresistibly tasty and healthy treat that’s easy to create at home with just a few ingredients. Also referred to as “psilocybin chocolate,” “magic chocolate,” or “shroom chocolate,” since its main component are psilocybin mushrooms — psychedelic fungi known to induce altered states of consciousness – it should always be checked with local regulations prior to creating or consuming mushroom chocolate.
What You Need To Cook Mushroom chocolate
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To successfully make mushroom chocolate, the following materials and equipment will be necessary:
- Psilocybin mushrooms: Fresh or dried will work, with dried being easier to work with and measure. How many mushrooms you need will depend on how potency-driven and serving-centric your chocolate is; typically between one to three grams depending on bodyweight, tolerance level and desired effects; for this recipe we used 10 grams of dried mushrooms per person to create 10 servings.
- Chocolate: For this project, any type of chocolate will work, such as dark, milk or white. In total you should need about 300 grams to produce 10 servings of mushroom chocolate.
- Coconut Oil: You will require 2 tablespoons of coconut oil to help melt and combine chocolate with the mushrooms.
- A Kitchen Scale: will help you accurately weigh both ingredients.
- A coffee grinder or blender should be sufficient for grinding the mushrooms into a fine powder.
- A microwave-safe bowl: will allow you to melt chocolate with coconut oil and mushroom powder for mixing, then melt chocolate separately using your microwave oven.
- Silicone mold or an ice cube tray: For this step, a silicone mold or an ice cube tray are both essential tools. You will use one to pour and shape your chocolate mixture into individual pieces – any shape or size is fine as long as there’s space enough to make 10 servings.
- Fridge: If you want your chocolate to harden properly and set quickly, a freezer is necessary for setting it.
Follow these simple steps for mushroom chocolate:
1. Utilizing a kitchen scale, weigh the mushrooms and chocolate. Break off small pieces of chocolate before setting aside.
2. Grind the mushrooms using either a coffee grinder or blender into fine powder before transferring it to a small bowl for storage.
3. Place chocolate pieces and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for approximately 30 seconds or until chocolate has completely melted and become smooth, stirring well to combine after each round of melting.
4. Stir mushroom powder evenly into the chocolate mixture until evenly distributed – your finished mixture should have a thick and glossy consistency.
5. Pour the chocolate mixture into a silicone mold or an ice cube tray, filling each cavity about halfway. Gently tap on the counter to dislodge any air bubbles.
6. Chill for approximately one hour to ensure all air bubbles have been eliminated and set completely hard.
7. Take out of the freezer the mold or tray with chocolate pieces inside and pop them out, storing them in an airtight container in either your refrigerator or freezer until needed.
How To Enjoy This Recipe
For optimal enjoyment of mushroom chocolate Recipe simply consume one piece at a time until its effects take hold. These effects of psilocybin mushrooms vary between individuals, usually starting around 30-60 minutes post ingestion and lasting 4-6 hours – some common effects being: euphoria, enhanced creativity, altered perceptions, introspection spiritual insights and visual hallucinations.
Mushroom chocolate should be consumed on an empty stomach in a comfortable and safe setting with someone to help if necessary. Do not mix chocolate with alcohol or other drugs as this increases your risk of adverse reactions and driving or operating machinery while under its influence can be hazardous for yourself and others.
This is an engaging way to enjoy psilocybin mushroom chocolate responsibly and respectfully, but do your research first and consult your physician if any health conditions or issues arise.
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