Pumpkin Spice Latte HORMONE SUPREME
I am a HUGE fan of the summer heat, but I must admit I’m also a pretty big fan of the shifts of FALL too.
I guess it’s something about the cool air, shorter days, and cozy sweaters! Oh.. and the FALL FOOD!
I simply LOVE the in season foods this time of year. (Did you know eating in season has an endless list of benefits?!)
Anyways, if you are a fall lover, you might also be a PUMPKIN SPICE fan. Or.. maybe even just a fan of a nice cozy latte!
The problem is, most times these specialty drinks are FILLED with health and hormone damaging ingredients - an excess amount of processed sugars, low quality dairy, artificial flavorings, and so on.
This might not be so bad if you are in a state of optimal health and you choose to enjoy 1-2 of these throughout the season.. BUT the majority of the population is using specialty drinks (such as pumpkin spice lattes) as a crutch or stimulant to get through the day.
Even if you choose the “healthy” options with “better” / dairy free milk, “low sugar” , etc. you are still consuming ingredients that can spike your blood sugar, disrupt digestion, and increase inflammation.
Not only that.. these drinks are also not very easy on the wallet! (aka- they aren’t cheap!)
That being said.. I absolutely LOVE a warm, soothing, fall flavored drink. I am sure you do too! This is exactly why I am sharing with you my Pumpkin Spice Latte “HORMONE SUPREME” recipe. Opposite of many specialty drinks, this recipe has hormone-loving ingredients, it’s LOW in sugars, and HIGH in added digestive support.
You can enjoy this as a treat, morning or afternoon sipper, or even at some extra protein + fat to enjoy it as a Sunday morning breakfast option.
PUMPKIN SPICE LATTE HORMONE SUPREME
**This recipes makes 1 extra large or 2 regular size
What you need:
2 cups water (hot)
1/2 cup canned coconut milk (full fat) **
2-3 TBSP pumpkin puree
1 scoop collagen
1/2 tbsp coconut butter **
2 tsp Dandy Blend **
1 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract
1 tsp maca powder (optional)
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1 tsp raw honey **
What you do:
Add all ingredients to a blender
Blend on low until whipped and frothy
Transfer to a mug and enjoy!
** If using room temperature or cold water, you will need to heat after blending via stovetop or microwave**
Notes:
**Canned Coconut Milk - You can also use any non-dairy milk of choice. The full fat coconut milk will give you a creamy texture.
**Coconut Butter - Replace with coconut oil or 1 tbsp nut/seed butter of choice (ex. tahini)
**Dandy Blend - This is an instant herbal beverage made from dandelion root - incredible for hormone, liver, and digestive health- and can be found at bigger grocery stores and health food stores. Replace with brewed coffee or brewed dandelion root tea if desired.
**Raw Honey - replace with any natural sweetener of choice
** Sunday Morning Breakfast option- be sure to have a full serving of collagen per mug and add a little extra fat via tahini paste, almond butter, etc. Enjoy this alongside a delicious protein muffin or even a hard boiled egg!
HAPPY FALL BEAUTIFUL!
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