Toasted Coconut Spirulina Latte
This latte gets its bright hue from spirulina, an incredibly nutrient-dense blue-green algae that's rich in antioxidants, chlorophyll, beta-carotene, iron, vitamin K, amino acids and the fatty acid gamma-linolenic acid (GLA).
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Ingredients
- 2 tbsp unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1/2 cup plain unsweetened soy or almond milk
- 1 tbsp raw honey
- 1 tsp spirulina powder, or powder from 1 spirulina capsule, opened
- ¼ tsp ground cardamom
Preparation
1. To a medium skillet on medium, add coconut flakes and stir until lightly toasted.
2. Add milk and ¼ cup water and bring to a boil. Transfer mixture to a blender and blend until creamy. Strain through a sieve into a Mason jar.
3. To jar, add honey, spirulina and cardamom, seal and shake well to create frothy foam. Slowly remove lid and pour into a mug to serve.
NOTE: If using a handheld frother, froth mixture in Mason jar until foamy. Pour into mug to serve.
Nutrition Information
- Serving Size 1
- Calories 178
- Carbohydrate Content 22 g
- Fat Content 9 g
- Fiber Content 3 g
- Protein Content 6 g
- Saturated Fat Content 6 g
- Sodium Content 64 mg
- Sugar Content 18.5 g
- Monounsaturated Fat Content 1 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat Content 1 g