Cacao Bliss by Danette May review
A daily cacao drink aimed at cravings and the afternoon slump, not a weight loss fix
By the RJ Editorial Team. Sales page checked 2026-09-23. Last updated 2026-09-23.
Is it worth it?
You probably got here because the 3pm crash has become a daily thing, or because you're past 40 and your body stopped responding to what used to work. A cup of chocolate that's supposedly good for you sounds a lot easier than another diet. That's the honest appeal, and it isn't a silly one. Cacao Bliss is a drinking chocolate powder from Danette May. You stir a scoop into hot water, milk or a smoothie, usually in the morning or in the evening instead of dessert. The people who get on with it mostly treat it as a habit swap: it takes the place of a biscuit, a second coffee, or a glass of wine. That's a real benefit, even though it isn't the one being sold. What's being sold is bigger. The surrounding pitch leans on healing foods and fat loss, and there's nothing on the page backing the idea that this powder burns fat or repairs a slow metabolism. Cacao does contain compounds worth having, but a spoonful a day won't do heavy lifting on weight. Worth knowing too: the page you land on is mostly about Danette herself, not the product. No ingredient panel, no price, no shipping detail. Find all three before you put a card in.
Pros
- Easy to actually stick with, it's a drink
- Works as a dessert replacement rather than another rule
- No prep, no plan, no learning curve
- Tastes like a treat, so it doesn't feel like dieting
Cons
- Fat loss and metabolism claims come with no evidence shown
- Recurring auto-ship, so it bills again unless you cancel
- The page shows no ingredients, price or shipping terms
- Costs considerably more than plain cacao powder
What you get
A tub of chocolate drink powder built on cacao, with a scoop, and that's genuinely it. No app, no coaching calls, no meal plan bundled in. You mix a scoop into hot water, milk, coffee or a smoothie, once a day. It's sold as a single tub or in multi-tub bundles, with an auto-ship option that keeps sending more until you cancel.
Before you buy
- Confirm whether you're buying one tub or joining a subscription, and how to cancel it
- Work out the cost per serving and compare it to plain cacao or cocoa
- Check the refund window and whether an opened tub still qualifies
- Read the label for caffeine, theobromine and sweeteners if you're sensitive to any of them
Who it suits
Someone who wants an easy, enjoyable swap for sugary afternoon or evening habits and doesn't mind paying a premium for it. Not for anyone buying it as a weight loss solution.
