This recipe was exclusively shared with me from Denise Pickett-Bernard PhD, RDN, LDN, IFMCP. Check out her site here. Denise is a functionally medicine trained and professionally trained culinary expert bridging the gap between science and nutrition.
Delicious and nutritious is what most people say when they try this immune boosting latte. It really can be drunk hot, or cool and it makes a great base for overnight chia with a power boost! All the warm spices have anti-oxidant, anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory properties. Using the fresh ginger and turmeric lend both potent taste and flavor to a winter standard.
Immune Boost Latte
INGREDIENTS:
2 C coconut milk (unsweetened)
4 each dates, pureed
2 oz fresh ginger, grated
2 oz fresh turmeric, grated
¼ t ground clove
½ t cinnamon
1/8 t Chinese five-spice powder
5 each cardamom pods, crushed
¼ t salt
METHOD OF PREP:
Put all ingredients in a small pan and stir gently. On a medium heat, bring to a simmer. Simmer for about 5 minutes (simmering is small bubbles on the surface and steaming). Let steep for about 10 minutes longer. Strain into 2 mugs and enjoy.
Power Boost Chia
INGREDIENTS:
2 C immune boost latte
1/3-1/2 C chia
1/2 Each banana
METHOD OF PREP:
Smash banana into latte. Add the chia. Let bloom overnight.