Time for a Boost
by Craven&ValleyLife
CHECK OUT THESE IMMUNITY BOOSTING TREATS IF YOU FEEL YOU NEED A LITTLE PICK ME UP
Give yourself a boost with these nutritious lattes. Perfect to perk you up during these colder autumn months and a healthier switch for the usual café latte.
Reishi Latte
Ingredients
- 175ml hot water
- 150ml plant based milk (oat, rice or almond for example)
- 1 tbsp raw cocoa powder
- 1 tsp reishi
- 1 tsp maca powder
- 1/2 tsp ashwagandha powder
- 1 tsp maple syrup or 1 date
- ¼ tsp cinnamon powder
- 2 slices or fresh ginger
Method
Mix all the ingredient in a blender, filter any fibre residue if necessary, and indulge into a short meditative break to enjoy all the benefits of your latte.
Spiced Matcha Latte
Ingredients
- 1 tsp matcha green tea powder
- 1/8tsp ground turmeric
- 1/8tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp hot water
- 125ml almond milk
- 125ml carton rice milk
- 1 tsp maple syrup or honey (optional)
Method
Place the matcha green tea powder in a bowl with the turmeric, ginger and cinnamon. Pour the hot water over your matcha and whisk vigorously until frothy. Using a ‘W’ motion helps, rather than a circular one. This step will really help to make your matcha latte smooth, creamy and lump-free. Pour the spiced matcha into a mug. Heat your milks in a saucepan until hot and use an electric milk frother to get a nice finish. Add to your mug and stir to combine. Sweeten to taste with maple syrup or honey if you like.
Golden Turmeric Latte
Ingredients
250ml almond milk
1 tsp ground turmeric
1 cinnamon stick
1 cardamom pod
1 tsp maple syrup
Pinch of ground ginger
Grind of black pepper
Method
- Heat the almond milk in a saucepan on a low temperature. Add in the turmeric, cinnamon stick, cardamom pod, maple syrup, ginger and pepper and stir frequently for about 3 minutes until hot.
- Remove from the heat and take out the cardamom pod and cinnamon stick. You can save these and reuse them both for another three cups.
- Froth the top of the milk for a few seconds with an electric milk frother. Pour into a mug and add more maple syrup to taste if required. Stir well.
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Craven&ValleyLife Sept/Oct 22