Category: Beverages

It’s 2017 my lovely friends…obviously.  What I mean by that is it’s 2017! We’ve learned that minimizing preservatives and making things yourself is almost ALWAYS a good idea. We don’t need to buy our nut milk in a carton, anymore.  I totally understand some people buy a gallon at a time if you’re feeding a whole family – but for me, that’s not the case.   Homemade nut milk has fewer ingredients, no preservatives, 100x more delicious, and simply satisfying to make. All you need is THREE things – 1. nut of choice 2. water 3. blender

YOU GOT THIS

Homemade Almond Milk

• Step 1: Soak 1 c almonds in water overnight or 6-8 hours
• Step 2: Rinse almonds and put in blender with 4 cups filtered water – blend in high powered blender for 2 minutes
• Step 3: Over a bowl, pour almond+water mixture into nut bag and strain out the liquid
• Step 4: Pour strained almond milk back into blender with your choice of flavorings for 1 more minute * I love 1 vanilla bean or tsp vanilla extract, 2 pitted dates, and 1 tsp sea salt

Enjoy in your morning matcha, latte, or smoothie.  My personal fav is in the evening with an Amaranth GF V brownie…mmm!

*I use this nut bag from amazon but you could use a t-shirt or cheese cloth just as easily https://www.amazon.com/…/B00…/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00…

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Routines are everything to me.  They keep me level headed, intentional, and productive. Knowing the first thing I’m going to do in the morning (make a matcha latte) is comforting.  Everyone’s routine means something different, of course.  Mine represents the time I take for myself before I do anything else in the day.

If you’re someone who presses snooze 8 times and rolls out of bed with just enough time to dress, grab a granola bar, and MAYBE brush your teeth…let’s chat.  Consider waking up 20 minutes earlier.  20 minutes of intentional self care could be the difference between a day where you’re just trying to stay afloat and a day where you are in control.

It’s true, finding a balance of routine and ‘winging it’ is key.  I try not to get so tied to my routines that I’m upset or anxious if something comes up.  It’s OK and oh so important to take time for yourself – preferably at the beginning of every day, to reflect, set intentions, and envision the way you will walk (or twerk) through your day.

If you’re a matcha person – give this recipe a try tomorrow morning!

Matcha Latte

• 1/2 c filtered water
• 1/2 c almond milk
• 1 tsp ceremonial grade MatchaBar Matcha
• 1 tbs Eating Evolved Coconut Butter
• 1 scoop Vital Proteins Collagen
• 1 tsp cinnamon + ground ginger
• honey or agave to sweeten

1. Combine the water and almond milk and bring to a light boil
2. Add in remaining ingredients
3. Blend on high for 1 minute
4. Serve and enjoy! Makes 1 latte

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