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

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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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