Reishi Golden Milk Nightcap

Reishi mushrooms are strongly anti-inflammatory and tied to longevity, better immune function and mental clarity. Blended with turmeric, this rich and creamy beverage makes a wonderful pre-bed drink.

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If you don’t have a high-speed blender, place honey and reishi in blender and strain milk mixture in before blending.   

Servings
2

Ingredients

  • 1 cup full-fat coconut milk, well blended    

  • 1 cup unsweetened plain almond milk   

  • 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger 

  • 1 tbsp minced fresh turmeric  

  • Pinch ground black pepper 

  • Small pinch pink Himalayan or sea salt, optional 

  • 1 tsp reishi mushroom powder 

  • 1 tbsp raw honey   

Preparation

1. In a saucepan, combine milks, ginger, turmeric, pepper and salt. Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat, whisking occasionally. Turn off heat, cover and let stand for 5 minutes.

2. In a high-speed blender, add milk mixture, reishi powder and honey; blend until smooth. Serve warm.

Nutrition Information

  • Serving Size 1 1/3 cup
  • Calories 282
  • Carbohydrate Content 14 g
  • Cholesterol Content 0 mg
  • Fat Content 26 g
  • Fiber Content 1 g
  • Protein Content 3 g
  • Saturated Fat Content 21 g
  • Sodium Content 106 mg
  • Sugar Content 9 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat Content 2 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat Content 1 g