Golden Milk

This milk is a great beverage to sip on a cold day or as an evening tea substitute.

Ingredients

• 1 cup (140 g) almonds, soaked overnight
• 3 cups (720 ml) water
• 2 each dates, pitted
• 1 Tablespoon fresh turmeric [or 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric], peeled
• 1 Tablespoon fresh ginger root [or 1/2 teaspoon dry ground ginger]
• 2 teaspoons coconut oil
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1 pinch ground black pepper

Directions

1. Place ingredients in the Vitamix Immersion Blending Jar or appropriately sized container.
2. Submerge the immersion blender below the surface of the liquid, or as close to the ingredients as possible.
3. Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed. Move the immersion blender around, including up and down, to blend the ingredients for approximately 2 minutes or until desired consistency is achieved. It is your preference to strain the liquid or not.

Notes

This drink may be served warm or cold depending on your preference.

Nutrition

1 serving (305g)

• Calories: 340

• Total Fat: 26g

• Total Carbohydrate: 20g

  • Dietary Fiber: 7g
  • Sugars: 9g

• Protein: 11g

• Cholesterol: 2.06mg

• Sodium: 5mg