WELLNESS LATTE ESSENTIALS
I love to make a wellness latte daily as either an afternoon pick me up or after dinner treat. I always enjoy experimenting with different creations so I’ve compiled a comprehensive list of ingredients needed to build your own custom superfood adaptogen latte. Pull from each of these categories, get creative and experiment with quantities based on personal preference. I’ll be sharing some of my favorite combos & recipes in other posts.
BASE:
- Non-dairy milk (almond, oat, coconut, etc.)
- Tea (matcha, chai, herbal)
- Coffee
SWEETENERS:
- Raw Honey
- Manuka honey
- Maple syrup
- Maple sugar
- Coconut sugar
- Coconut nectar
- Date sugar
- Date syrup
- Molasses
- Yacon syrup
- Agave
SUPERFOOD POWDERS:
- Spirulina
- Activated charcoal
- Lucuma
- Mesquite
- Beetroot powder
- Goji berry powder
- Dandelion root powder
- Acai berry powder
- Camu camu powder
- Chlorella
- Moringa powder
- Tocotrienols
ADAPTOGENS:
- Ashwagandha
- Astragalus
- Rhodiola
- Holy basil (Tulsi)
- Reishi
- Cordyceps
- Chaga
- Schisandra
- Shatavari
- Shilajit
- Pearl powder
- Pine pollen
- Ginseng root
- Gynostemma
- Lion’s Mane
- Mucuna
- Maca
SPICES:
- Turmeric
- Cinnamon
- Ginger
- Cardamom
- Cloves
- Nutmeg
- Cayenne
- Black pepper
BOOSTERS:
- MCT oil
- Coconut oil
- Magnesium powder
- L-Theanine powder
- Nut butter (adds creaminess)
FLAVOR ENHANCERS:
- Vanilla extract
- Vanilla bean powder
- Cacao powder
- Peppermint extract
- Lavender extract
- Rose water
- Almond extract
- Sea salt
- Bergamot oil
- Rosemary oil
GARNISHES:
- Cacao nibs
- Dark chocolate shavings
- Shredded coconut
- Bee pollen
- Edible flowers
- Dried lavender (culinary grade)
- Dried rose petals (culinary grade)
- Dusted cacao
- Dusted cinnamon
- Hemp seeds