Looking for a warm winter vegan elixir to boost your immunity and lift your spirits? Plant medicine is usually the answer. As we get through the coldest part of the year, it’s important to combat stress, anxiety, inactivity, and more.
From cinnamon to coconut-everything, check out this compilation of My Fil Mag’s favorite vegan warm and healthy beverages. Consider this a part of your physical and spiritual self-care practice. Make it a ritual!
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Vegan Cinnamon Coconut Latte
Ingredients:
- ½ cup coconut milk (our favorite brand is Native Forest canned Organic Coconut milk)
- ¼ cup coconut sugar
- 1 ½ cups of oat milk
- Dash of cinnamon
- ⅛ tsp vanilla extract (We recommend Frontier Organic)
Optional:
- Crushed pistachios for garnish
- Add cacao nibs for an extra crunch
Instructions: Heat mixture on stove-top. Bring to a rumbling boil. Reduce to simmer and mix. In five minutes, add 1 ½ cup of oat milk + vanilla extract and whisk in slowly. Remove from heat and enjoy.
Modification: If you don’t have vanilla extract, use a sweetened creamer of choice or agave.
Bonus tip: Serve it over espresso or coffee or our favorite coffee alternative Teecino. Top with crushed pistachios + cacao nibs.
5 Minute Vegan Adaptogenic Hot Chocolate
We don’t know one person who doesn’t love hot chocolate. Not only is this version of hot cocoa vegan, but it’s also guilt-free and insanely healthy. It might just become your dessert every night!
Ingredients:
- Boiling water or very hot plant milk of your choice
- 1 tbsp of cacao powder (We love Navitas)
- ½ tsp ashwagandha (The perfect way to measure is by opening up a capsule.)
- 1 tsp reishi mushroom powder
- 1 tsp maca
- 1 tsp coconut butter
- Sweetener of choice or creamer
- Add cinnamon to taste (optional–We love Saigon organic cinnamon)
Directions: Add all ingredients to a high-speed blender. Then, blend for one minute until frothy. It’s best when served immediately. If you want it hotter, heat on stovetop or heat leftovers.
We like to pair it with our favorite Olyra biscuits for a satiating and healthy dessert.
This recipe has been modified from Minimalist Baker.
Vegan Golden Milk
Golden milk originates from Ancient Ayurvedic practices. It uses turmeric as its main ingredient! There are proven health benefits of turmeric. It prevents arthritis and joint pain among other things.
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cup canned full-fat coconut milk
- 1 ½ cup unsweetened plant milk of choice
- 1 ½ tsp turmeric powder
- ¼ tsp ginger root powder
- 1 cinnamon stick or a pinch of ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp coconut oil (optional) (Our favorite is Better Body Foods coconut oil–organic and cold pressed.)
- 1 pinch ground black pepper (This enhances the anti-inflammatory properties of the beverage.)
- Sweetener of choice (We like maple syrup, coconut sugar, monk fruit sweetener, etc.)
Directions:
Add your ingredients to a saucepan and whisk. Warm over medium-heat about 4 minutes. Serve immediately.
The winter blues don’t have to be so rough. Just remember to take care of your mind, body, and spirit. Take it day by day. Carve out some time in your week to indulge in these immunity-boosting, highly-nutritious, and not to mention– INDULGENT vegan winter elixirs. We promise that your body will thank you.
Did you enjoy these recipes? Check out our vegan chai spiced cupcakes to pair with your elixir.
Plus, you’ll also love these Meyer lemon donuts with blackberry jam.
