Whether you enjoy this warm beverage with your morning breakfast or as an afternoon snack, coconut oil and ghee will help curb hunger with a dose of filling, healthy fat. But the real star is … collagen! Collagen production naturally declines as we age, but adding a scoop of Neocell Super Collagen Powder to your favorite latte may help keep your skin looking youthful. Our Paleo-friendly version combines warming spices, plus a hint of honey for sweetness, to make this drink irresistible.
Yield: 4 servings
Active Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
3 cinnamon sticks
2 teaspoons ground cardamom
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
1 (2-inch) piece ginger, peeled and sliced
2 cups water
2 black tea bags
1 cup coconut milk
1 tablespoon raw honey
1 tablespoon ghee
1 tablespoon Neocell Super Collagen Powder
Place cinnamon sticks, cardamom, peppercorns, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger in a medium-sized saucepan along with the water. Stir and bring to a boil over medium heat. Let simmer 10 minutes; stir in tea bags and coconut milk. Simmer 10 minutes more.
Strain mixture into a heatproof blender; add honey, ghee, and collagen, and blend on high until well incorporated and frothy. Serve immediately, with a pinch of nutmeg, if desired.
Recipe by: Angela Gaines
Photo credit: Paul Delmont