Em’s cup of Joe
8 oz Aero Pressed Organic Coffee
Raw milk frothed with the Nespresso frother.
1 T grass-fed Kerrygold butter
1 T Great Lakes beef collagen
1 dash of cinnamon and cardamom.
This is delicious iced as well!
Serotonin Boosting Hot Cacao
1 T raw cacao powder
3/4 c boiling water
1/4 c raw milk, frothed and warmed
1 t vanilla extract
1/2 t cinnamon
1/2 t nutmeg
1 T raw honey
Mix ingredients and enjoy.
Vanilla Breeze (40 oz)
1 cup raw almonds (soaked 6-12 hrs)
¼ c shredded coconut (soaked in hot water 5-10 minutes)
1 handful cashews (soaked in hot water 5-10 minutes)
4 cups filtered or spring water
1 t vanilla extract
4 medulla dates or 1 T honey
1 T coconut butter
1 dash cinnamon
1 dash nutmeg
Directions: Put all ingredients and 2 cups of water in blender or Vitamix. Blend on high for several minutes until thick and creamy. Pour through a mesh colander or cheese cloth bag. Take remaining almond mixture and add to 2 more cups of water. Blend on high for several minutes and pour through mesh colander or cheese cloth bag again.
Healing Chai Tea
3/4 c hot water
1/4 c raw milk, frothed and warmed
dash of cinnamon and nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1-2 t raw honey
Simmer herbs in water for 10 minutes. Strain liquid through fine-mesh sieve. Add coconut creamer and coconut sugar to taste.
Homemade coconut milk
2 cups boiling water
2 cups water
1 ½ cups of unsweetened shredded coconut
Directions: Heat 2 cups water, but don’t boil. It should be hot, but not scalding.
Put coconut in blender or Vitamix and add boiling water.
Blend on high for several minutes until thick and creamy. Add remaining 2 cups of water. Blend again. Squeeze through a cheesecloth to get remaining pieces of coconut out. Store in the fridge. Should be used in 3-4 days after making for best flavor and texture. Since there are no preservatives or fillers, the “cream” of the coconut milk may separate on the top if stored in the fridge. Just shake or stir before using.
Homemade Almond Milk
1 cup raw almonds (soaked 6-12 hrs)
4 cups filtered or spring water
1 t vanilla extract
4 medulla dates
1 dash cinnamon
Directions: Put all ingredients and 2 cups of water in blender or Vitamix.
Blend on high for several minutes until thick and creamy.
Pour through a mesh colander or cheese cloth bag.
Take remaining almond mixture and add to 2 more cups of water.
Blend on high for several minutes and pour through mesh colander or cheese cloth bag again.
NourishMint Detox Tea
1/2 t cumin seeds
1/2 t coriander seeds
1/2 t fennel seeds
Bring water to a boil, add seeds, and let simmer for at least 10 minutes. Remove from heat, strain water into a cup, and enjoy!
ACV Health Cocktail
1 t lemon juice
1 t raw apple cider vinegar
1/4 t powdered ginger
1/4 t powdered turmeric
1/2 t cinnamon
8-16 oz water
Combine all ingredients in a sealed container and shake. Pour over ice, and enjoy anti-inflammatory, immune boosting, detox, and weight-loss benefits!
Turmeric Ginger Tea
1/4 t ginger root, grated
1/4 t turmeric root, grated
1 t honey (optional sweetener)
Bring water to a boil. Add ginger and turmeric, and let simmer for at least 10 minutes. Strain water into a tea cup and add honey to sweeten.
The Golden Cold Kicker
1 t cinnamon ~warming, clears congestion
¼ t cardamom ~calming, clears congestion
½ t clove ~comforting, loosens congestion
¼ t nutmeg ~comforting, anti-inflammatory, major ingredient in cough syrups
1 t ginger ~invigorating, antiviral, breaks fever
½ t turmeric ~boosts antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiviral
¼ t cayenne pepper ~heat, clears sinuses
1-2 T manuka honey ~any honey will do, but manuka honey is renowned for its powerful healing properties
1 T coconut oil ~antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, energy booster
1 c coconut milk ~all the benefits of coconut and allows for quality absorption of turmeric
Heat coconut milk on medium in a small pot as you add all herbs and spices –everything but honey and oil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5-10 minutes. Stir in honey and oil, and then remove from heat. Once honey and oil have melted, pour tonic through a fine sieve into a blender. Blend on high for about 30 seconds. Pour your frothy tonic into a mug, cozy up, and enjoy!
Option to add ghee or use more coconut oil for a creamier drink!
