ALKALINE CHILLI CHAI HOT CHOCOLATE
450ml coconut or almond milk
1 tbsp almond butter (note this is the secret ingredient, makes it SO creamy!)
2 tbsp organic cacao powder
1 inch of root ginger sliced
1 tsp cardamon powder
1 tsp cinnamon powder
1 red chilli (adjust to preference of heat)
1 tbsp coconut oil
INSTRUCTIONS
- Start by slicing the ginger and then add the ginger, milk, cacao, almond butter, spices and oil to a saucepan
- Simmer for 5-10 minutes and transfer to a blender. Blend on high speed until smooth and a froth has formed
- Sprinkle with cinnamon, serve and enjoy!
This is a fantastic one in the colder months…but can also be enjoyed on ice in summer too!
TUMERIC LATTE
INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup of almond, rice or oat milk
- 1 tsp organic turmeric powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon or nutmeg (optional)
- 1 tsp freshly grated ginger or ginger powder
- 1 tsp coconut oil (eating turmeric with fats helps with absorption)
- Raw organic honey for taste
- Pinch of black pepper
METHOD
- Gently heat the milk in a saucepan (Be careful not to boil)
- Add turmeric, cinnamon, ginger and pepper
- Stir in coconut oil until it melts
- Using a whisk, beat the liquid until it's combined and a little frothy
- Add honey malt syrup. Pour into your favourite mug, sit back and enjoy
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Ingredients
1 inch of fresh turmeric sliced
1 inch of fresh ginger sliced
1 tbsp coconut oil
500ml coconut milk or almond milk
1 tsp powdered cinnamon
1 tsp maca powder (optional)
1 tsp coconut syrup (optional)
Instructions
- Start by slicing the turmeric and ginger and then put these in a saucepan with the milk, coconut oil, cinnamon, maca and syrup if using (it’s totally optional to leave it out – and healthier if you do)
- Bring to a simmer and leave for 5 minutes
- At this stage if you have time, leave for a further 10 minutes to allow the ginger and turmeric to infuse a little longer
- Pour everything into a high powered blended (e.g. a Nutribullet or Vitamix – note, they’re just recommendations but you can use any blender of your choice) and then blend on high speed for 30 seconds to liquify the turmeric and ginger and create a nice froth on the tea
- Serve and enjoy!
This drink alone will keep you going for several hours in the morning if you’re up early for a work session, meditation or exercise. I love to have this if I’m up at 4 AM or 5 AM for an early morning writing session (I do my best writing before the sun is up!) and I then have breakfast with the family at 8 AM. With this drink I don’t even think about food until breakfast.