Life often gets stressful, and we find ourselves struggling to manage anxieties. We turn to things like meditation, exercise, and journaling to reduce stress. These are all fantastic, but there's something else that can help you stay calm: adaptogenic lattes.
Adaptogens are herbs and plants that balance and support your adrenal system. They carry calming properties and aid in soothing symptoms that result from stress.
We're sharing four recipes that upgrade your latte into the perfect calming elixir using adaptogenic ingredients.
Before we get to the recipes, let's look at a brief overview of the benefits of some of the ingredients.
NOTE: We recommend consulting your doctor before adding new supplements, or adaptogens that you haven't used previously to avoid side effects.
This Ayurvedic herb is beneficial to many parts of the body. When taken internally, it helps regulate hormones, the immune system, reproductive, and neurological systems. It can help alleviate anxiety, fatigue, skewed blood sugar levels, and more.
Ginger helps manage issues related to digestion, anxiety, nausea, and numerous other ailments.
This potent antioxidant reduces stress, soothes symptoms of anxiety, acts as a mild sedative, and stabilizes your memory.
Studies show that consumption of turmeric assists with improving brain functions and soothing joint pain.
Reishi helps relieve the symptoms related to high blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar. It's also excellent for strengthening your immune system.
Prep time: 5 mins
Cook time: 10 mins
Total: 10 mins
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½ cup of hot almond milk
¾ cups of hot filtered water
¼ cup mint leaves
⅛ teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup dried hibiscus
¼ teaspoon Ashwagandha powder
¼ teaspoon grated ginger
¼ – ½ teaspoon honey or granulated sugar to taste (optional)
Prep time: 5 mins
Cook time: 10 mins
Total: 10 mins
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½ cup of water
¾ cup of almond milk
1 teaspoon reishi mushroom powder
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon raw cacao powder
1 tablespoon coconut milk
⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 dollop of whipped cream (optional)
Prep time: 5 mins
Cook time: 10 mins
Total: 10 mins
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1 cup almond milk
⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
1 tbsp of dried butterfly pea flowers or 1 teaspoon butterfly pea flower powder
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon brown sugar
Dried butterfly pea flower petals or dried violets to garnish (optional)
Prep time: 5 mins
Cook time: 10-15 mins
Total: 10-15 mins
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1 tablespoon turmeric
¼ cup coconut milk
¼ cup almond milk
½ cup of filtered water
¼ teaspoon coconut oil
1 cup of roasted dried dandelions
Granulated sugar or honey for taste
⅓ teaspoon grated ginger juice
½ teaspoon ashwagandha
With love,
The Sole Toscana Beauty Team