Almond Butter Chai Mate Latte
This cozy, lightly-spiced chai beverage is made by brewing yerba mate tea leaves and then blending the tea with almond butter, dates, and chai spices. It's a naturally sweetened, frothy and creamy chai latte, with just the right amount of caffeine.
Yerba mate contains the same amount of caffeine as a cup of green tea, but it also contains five times as many antioxidants as a cup of green tea, plus B-vitamins and minerals such as niacin, potassium, magnesium, and zinc. Just make sure to choose unsmoked yerba mate, as the smoked kind contains high levels of carcinogenic substances known as PAH's (polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons).
Recipe: https://wholesomelyelle.com/blog/2018...
Ingredients:
1 tbsp unsmoked yerba mate tea leaves or 1 tea bag
3 soft squishy dates, pitted and soaked in warm water for a few minutes if not soft
1 - 2 tsp raw almond butter (i use 1 tsp, but for extra creamy/frothy use 2 tsp)*
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground ginger
1/8 tsp allspice
pinch of nutmeg and cardamom, optional
optional garnish: cinnamon stick, star anise
Preparation:
1. In a large mug, brew 1 tablespoon of yerba mate tea, or one yerba mate tea bag, in 12 oz of hot water (about 170 F) for 6-7 minutes.
2. Pour the brewed mate tea into a blender and add in the dates, almond butter, vanilla, and spices. Blend until completely smooth and frothy, then pour back into your mug and enjoy!
Additional Notes:
Raw cashew or raw pecan butter will also work well for this recipe. I don't recommend using roasted nut butters for this recipe as the flavor of the roasted nuts will be too strong.
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