Soothing Herbal Ginger Latte

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This cozy and soothing ginger latte is one of my favorite elixirs especially on a crisp fall morning! This latte is herbal, adaptogenic, and oh so creamy and cozy.

I’ve been on a huge ginger kick lately and that isn’t ending anytime soon. What I love about ginger is that it is a powerful functional food that not only supports your immune system (we could all use an extra boost during the pandemic, amiright?!), but it can also help relieve nausea, menstrual cramps, and muscle fatigue during that time of the month.

This is one of my go-to drinks during the menstrual phase of my cycle. I often swap out my matcha latte for this since caffeine ( alcohol, sugar, and coffee), can exacerbate period symptoms. This way I still get to enjoy a tasty and cozy matcha as part of my morning ritual, but in a way that better serves me during this time. That said, if you’re not a fan of herbal, feel free to swap out the dandy blend with a shot of your favorite espresso. However, don’t knock it until you try it!

Ginger Latte Recipce

Ingredients:

  • 8-10oz cashew milk, heated (DIY by combining 1/4 cup cashews to 1 cup of boiling water and blend)

  • 2 tablespoons Dandy Blend or 1 shot of espresso

  • 1 inch slice fresh ginger, peeled

  • Dash of cinnamon

  • 1.5 medjool dates (or 1 tsp of honey or maple syrup )

  • 1 teaspoon coconut oil (optional)

  • 1/3 teaspoon ashwagandha (optional, adaptogen to reduce stress + anxiety).

Instructions:

Add all of the ingredients into a high speed blender and blend for 30 seconds to 1 minute until smooth and frothy. Pour in your favorite mug and enjoy.

Sara Hubbard