3 drinks to treat yourself

We asked Laetitia from the Naturally Lety blog to share 3 of her comforting, nutrient-packed drink recipes to get us through this second lockdown.

The Perfect Matcha Latte Recipe

• ½ cup water
• ½ cup coconut milk
• 1 teaspoon matcha powder
• 1 teaspoon honey

Heat the water and coconut milk in a small saucepan.
Pour into a blender with the matcha powder and honey.
Blend.
You can also use a traditional matcha whisk if you have one!
Serve in a cup.

Benefits: It is a hundred times richer in antioxidants than regular green tea. It increases focus and energy while providing a sense of serenity

Golden Milk, a Simple Drink

• 1 cup plant-based milk
• 1 cm fresh turmeric
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 turn of a pepper grinder
• 1 teaspoon honey (or agave syrup or coconut sugar)
• ½ teaspoon virgin coconut oil

Pour the cup of milk into a small saucepan and heat for 1 to 2 minutes.
Peel the turmeric. Be careful, fresh turmeric stains!
Put the piece of turmeric, cinnamon, honey, pepper, coconut oil, and hot milk in a blender.
Blend everything for 30 seconds to get a smooth and creamy drink.
Serve in a cup.

Benefits: Golden Milk is used in Ayurvedic medicine for its powerful anti-inflammatory effect. Cinnamon is also a natural anti-inflammatory associated with antiviral properties. Don't skip the pepper, it multiplies the properties of turmeric!

Hot Chocolate (yes, because we also love to indulge!)

• 1 cup almond milk
• 1 level tablespoon raw cacao
• the seeds of one vanilla pod
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon coconut sugar

In a saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat.
Add the cacao, vanilla seeds, cinnamon, and coconut sugar.
Whisk vigorously.
Once the mixture is nice and hot, pour into a cup.

Benefits: Treat yourself! Laetitia has reimagined this classic to make it healthier and less sweet than those made with instant powders sold in stores.

Passionate about health, Laetitia shows us that food can treat and prevent certain ailments. She shares a healthy and always delicious approach to food with her followers. No more processed foods, bad sugar, and bad fats. On Naturally Lety, we love spices with amazing benefits, fresh fruits and vegetables, but above all, we love to treat ourselves!

Find all the Naturally Lety recipes on her blog and in her book Healthy Food for Beginners.

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