Nicole Alexandra

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How To Make A Golden Turmeric Latte For Better Sleep

If you’re wondering how to make a golden turmeric latte for a better night’s sleep and a reduction in inflammation overall, then this recipe is for you!

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A turmeric latte, often referred to as golden milk, is a delightful and nourishing beverage with an array of health benefits. Known for its ability to aid in relaxation and provide comfort, it serves as the perfect choice for unwinding in the evenings.

What Are The Benefits of A Turmeric Latte?

  • Anti-Inflammatory Properties: Turmeric contains curcumin, which has potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
  • Improved Digestion: Turmeric and warm milk are thought to be soothing for the stomach, aid in digestion, and calm nausea.
  • Immune Support: The antioxidant properties of turmeric and cinnamon can support the immune system and help combat free radicals and oxidative stress in the body.
  • Improved Sleep: Many people and I’m one of them, find turmeric lattes to be calming and relaxing to drink. The warmth and the soothing qualities of the spices can help promote a better night’s sleep and I’m all for it!
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Why Will You Love This Turmeric Latte Recipe?

  • It can help you sleep: Turmeric milk is made with proven ingredients full of anti-inflammatory properties. Lower inflammation in the body can help promote sleep. The warm milk and cinnamon in this drink have been shown to have a calming and comforting effect.
  • A turmeric latte is a nutritional powerhouse. Its key ingredients, turmeric, and cinnamon, contain antioxidants and potent anti-inflammatory compounds. This warm beverage offers a wide array of potential health benefits. This includes immune support, anti-inflammatory properties, and heart and brain health.
  • This latte recipe is totally customizable. Choose your preferred milk, sweetener, and additional spices. Swap the honey for maple syrup if you want this drink to be vegan. Add ginger or nutmeg for a warmer and spicier flavor.

Turmeric Latte Tips:

  • Adding Healthy Fats: Adding fat to a turmeric latte, often in the form of coconut oil, ghee, or milk, is a common practice. The presence of healthy fats can enhance the absorption of turmeric in the body.
  • Adding Black Pepper: Black pepper contains a natural compound called piperine. Piperine can increase the absorption of curcumin found in turmeric by up to 2000% improving its effectiveness and benefits. And don’t worry, just a tiny dash will do and you won’t taste it.
golden turmeric latte

How To Make A Golden Turmeric Latte For Better Sleep

Nicole Alexandra
If you're wondering how to make a turmeric latte for a better night's sleep and a reduction in inflammation overall, then this recipe is for you!
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Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or milk of your choice
  • 1.5 tsp honey
  • 1/8 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp coconut oil
  • 1/8 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
  • dash of black pepper optional additions include; ground ginger, clove, or nutmeg. Just a dash.

Instructions
 

  • Combine the milk, honey, vanilla, coconut oil, and spices in a small sauce pan.
  • Heat over medium heat, whisking all the ingredients, until well combined. Do not let it boil.
  • Pour into a mug and drink hot.
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Get Energized With This Delicious Chocolate Coffee Protein Smoothie

This creamy, filling, and delicious chocolate coffee protein smoothie is perfect for a snack or breakfast on the go!

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This energizing cold brew protein shake blends coffee, chocolate protein, banana, and peanut butter for an unbelievably delicious drink! To make this coffee smoothie even healthier, I added frozen spinach and hemp seeds for added nutrients, and don’t worry you don’t even taste them.

Just like my butterfinger protein smoothie, this shake is so satisfying you won’t believe it’s healthy!

Here’s What You Need

  • coffee: You can buy cold brew or you can do what I did and make extra coffee the morning before then let it cool and refrigerate it until you make your smoothie.
  • chocolate protein powder: Whey or plant-based, use your favorite!
  • peanut butter: Most of us know chocolate and peanut butter pair beautifully together but adding coffee takes it to another level! So good!
  • frozen banana: It doesn’t have to be frozen but it will make it thicker and creamier. Just make sure your banana is ripe for extra sweetness.
  • frozen spinach: I add spinach to every smoothie because it’s an easy way to add vitamins and nutrients and I promise you won’t even taste it.
  • hemp seeds: Adds extra protein, fiber, and healthy fats without altering the taste.
  • milk: I like using unsweetened almond milk in my smoothies but any milk will work.
  • ice cubes: Ice will give your smoothie a thicker consistency and make it really cold.
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Get Energized With This Delicious Chocolate Coffee Protein Smoothie

Nicole Alexandra
This creamy, filling, and delicious chocolate coffee protein smoothie is perfect for a snack or breakfast on the go!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup coffee, chilled
  • 3/4-1 cup dairy-free milk, I like unsweetened almond milk
  • 1 cup frozen spinach
  • 1 scoop (25g) chocolate protein powder
  • 1 tbsp peanut butter
  • 1/2 ripe, frozen banana
  • 1 tbsp hemp seeds

Instructions
 

  • Add all ingredients to your blender.
  • Blend until smooth.
  • Serve and enjoy!
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Healthy Butterfinger Smoothie

This butterfinger smoothie combines frozen bananas, peanut butter, spinach, vanilla protein powder, and hemp seeds for a butterfinger blizzard-like taste!

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I love how good food can create such fond memories. Growing up, my dad used to create these incredibly delicious homemade butterfinger blizzards for my younger brother and me. Even now, they remain my absolute favorite childhood treat, evoking such fond memories. This protein smoothie not only takes me right back to my childhood but also offers a satisfying healthy treat.

My go-to staple ingredients for delicious smoothies are frozen bananas and peanut butter. However, I usually use chocolate protein powder. But when I used the vanilla it totally surprised me by tasting like a butterfinger! Adding the hemp seeds at the end gives this smoothie a nice crunch, just like the little blended butterfinger bits in my dad’s homemade blizzard.

How is this butterfinger smoothie healthy?

This smoothie recipe is irresistible and healthy by providing an impressive 34 grams of protein! The hemp seeds contribute protein and fiber, which will leave you feeling satisfied and satiated. Furthermore, the addition of spinach gives this smoothie extra nutrients and the ripe banana adds sweetness with a creamy and thick texture.

This smoothie is a crowd pleaser, from my 4-year-old son to my husband to my picky mom lol, everyone loves this butterfinger smoothie. Don’t let the green color of this smoothie deter you, I’m telling you it’s so good and will absolutely satisfy your sweet tooth!

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Healthy Butterfinger Smoothie

Nicole Alexandra
This butterfinger smoothie combines frozen bananas, peanut butter, spinach, vanilla protein powder, and hemp seeds for a butterfinger blizzard-like taste!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Drinks
Servings 1

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice
  • 1/2 ripe medium frozen banana
  • 1 cup spinach
  • 2 scoops(37 grams) vanilla protein powder, I use Orgain Simple
  • 1 tbsp peanut butter
  • 3 tbsp hemp seeds also called hemp hearts
  • 5-6 ice cubes

Instructions
 

  • Place all ingredients except hemp seeds into a high-speed blender. Blend until smooth.
  • Pour into a glass and add the hemp seeds on top. Stir the hemp seeds into the smoothie and enjoy!
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The 3-Ingredient Grapefruit Healthy Mocktail You Need To Try

This delicious healthy mocktail is packed with nutrients, easy to make, low in sugar, and a gorgeous non-alcoholic drink!

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I’m a big fan of grapefruit anything, it smells so fresh and tastes tangy with a hint of sweetness and this drink is no exception. This grapefruit recipe is similar to a greyhound but fizzy and with a beautiful rosemary garnish and non-alcoholic of course. If you want to make this a cocktail, you can add gin or vodka.

Made with good-for-you kombucha, fresh grapefruit juice, and rosemary, it’s the ultimate refreshing drink! Most kombucha is low in sugar and naturally fizzy, so it’s perfect for mixing with a mocktail or cocktail recipe.

This beverage is light and refreshing and ideal for a summer party, brunch, or anytime you’re in the mood for a sparkling drink. Because this drink looks like a fancy cocktail you’d get at a high-end lounge, it’s sure to impress your guests! So simple to make, you’ll be mingling in no time!

Since this mocktail is so easy to throw together, I enjoy sipping it while I’m cooking a weeknight dinner.

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Mocktail Ingredients:

  • Kombucha: If you’re not familiar, kombucha is a great source of gut-boosting nutrients. Since this is a grapefruit mocktail, I recommend a grapefruit Kombucha. You could also replace the Kombucha with grapefruit sparkling water and more fresh grapefruit juice.
  • Fresh Grapefruit: Adding fresh grapefruit juice gives this drink an extra tangy flavor.
  • Rosemary: A fresh sprig of rosemary gives this drink a beautiful accent and the smell of the rosemary with the grapefruit goes really well together.
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The 3-Ingredient Grapefruit Healthy Mocktail You Must Try

Nicole Alexandra
This delicious healthy mocktail is packed with nutrients, easy to make, low in sugar, and a gorgeous non-alcoholic drink! Made with good-for-you kombucha, fresh grapefruit juice, and rosemary, it's the ultimate refreshing drink!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

  • 12 ounces grapefruit kombucha
  • 1/2 cup fresh grapefruit juice
  • sprig of fresh rosemary
  • ice

Instructions
 

  • Add ice to two glasses.
  • Combine the kombucha and fresh grapefruit juice. Stir together.
  • Then add a slice of grapefruit as a garnish on the side of the glass and a sprig of rosemary into the glass next to the grapefruit slice.
  • Enjoy!

Make a Pitcher

  • If you're making this for a larger group, you can double, triple, or quadruple the recipe to make a pitcher.
  • Make your pitcher ahead of time. Add extra rosemary to your pitcher, stir, and let it sit for a couple hours to infuse the rosemary flavor.
  • Before serving, give your pitcher another stir.
  • Pour over ice into serving glasses and add your garnish.
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The Iced Matcha Latte Recipe You’ll Want On Repeat All Summer Long

This iced matcha latte recipe is so simple to make, it will surely become your new favorite healthy summer drink!

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A matcha latte may look fancy, but it’s really quite easy to make and my recipe only uses four ingredients. It’s super delicious and has a ton of health benefits too. This healthy drink is completely customizable depending on what milk you choose to use, as well as the sweetener. For my iced matcha latte recipe, I like to use almond milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Now that I’ve been drinking matcha for a while now, I don’t need any sweetener, but when I first started, honey was my preferred choice.

I change it up a bit if I’m making a hot matcha latte, but I prefer to drink my matcha latte over ice. I took the time to read up on it and I quickly discovered its amazing health benefits.

What Is Matcha?

  • Matcha is whole green tea leaves in powder form and it’s been around for centuries.
  • Matcha is grown differently than green tea in tea bags. The leaves are covered from sunlight for about 30 days before being harvested.
  • This causes the plants to produce more chlorophyll, increasing the production of amino acids and giving matcha its signature bright green color.

Health Benefits Of Matcha:

  • Because matcha is a more concentrated form of green tea, it has over 10 times more antioxidants and contains more caffeine, (about the equivalent of 3 cups of regular green tea).
  • Matcha contains an amino acid called L-theanine. This amino acid may improve mental relaxation and reduce stress hormones giving off feel-good chemicals in your brain.
  • Because matcha contains L-theanine, it alters the effects of caffeine in your body. You will stay alert but not crash like caffeine can sometimes do. Aka, more sustained energy!
  • It may prevent cancer and reduce your risk of heart disease.
  • Because matcha is ground into powder, it contains even more health benefits than regular green tea so it is not recommended to consume more than two cups of matcha per day.
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As you can see, matcha is full of so many incredible health benefits. I particularly appreciate the more sustained energy component of drinking matcha daily.

If you regularly feel low energy and tired in the afternoon, I encourage you to try drinking matcha in the afternoon. I used to feel the dreaded afternoon slump but now that matcha is part of my afternoon, I feel alert with sustained energy until bedtime.

During my research, it became very apparent that the quality of matcha is highly important. You certainly want to look for ceremonial-grade matcha and purchase it from a reputable source. The matcha should be bright green in color and preferably organic. Because of this, I decided to create my own iced matcha latte recipe instead of trying out a Starbucks matcha latte recipe, or some other coffee shop version.

Making an at-home matcha latte is not only super simple, but it will also save you money.

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The Iced Matcha Latte Recipe You’ll Have On Repeat All Summer Long

Nicole Alexandra
This iced matcha latte recipe is so simple to make, it will surely become your new favorite healthy summer drink!
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Total Time 2 minutes
Servings 1

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 tsp ceremonial grade matcha powder
  • 1 cup milk of choice I prefer unsweetened almond milk
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp honey you could instead use maple syrup

Instructions
 

  • Add matcha tea powder to a large glass, then add 1/4 cup warm water. Add the cinnamon, vanilla, and honey.
  • Using your hand frother or matcha whisk, froth for about 15 seconds, until it's all blended and smooth. 
  • Add ice cubes, then pour in your milk.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

If you don’t have a hand frother or matcha whisk, you can use a shaker cup or mason jar with a lid and shake vigorously until no clumps remain. 
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