ICED CHOCOLATE WITH A GINGERBREAD COLD FOAM
Ingredients:
Cacao base
1 tbsp cacao
1 tbsp collagen
1 tbsp maple syrup
Dash of vanilla extract
80°C filtered water
Cold foam
4 tbsp coconut cream or organic full cream cow’s milk
1 tbsp maple syrup
Dash of vanilla extract
½ tsp gingerbread spice blend from Gewürzhaus (cinnamon, ginger, star anise, coriander & nutmeg)
To serve
1 cup milk of choice (I use Bonsoy soy milk)
Ice cubes
Instructions:
Step 1
Whisk the cacao, collagen, maple syrup & vanilla in the 80°C filtered water using a matcha whisk until there are no lumps. Set aside.
Step 2
In a separate bowl, use a milk frother to froth the coconut cream (or cow’s milk) with the gingerbread spice blend, maple syrup & vanilla.
Step 3
In a glass, froth the milk & add ice cubes. Pour the cacao mixture over the top, then pour over the cold foam. Mix & enjoy!
Ingredient Benefits:
(with a focus on gut health & the nervous system)
Cacao
Cacao is rich in polyphenols & flavanols, which act as food for beneficial gut bacteria & help calm inflammation. It also provides magnesium, a key mineral for relaxing the nervous system & supporting a balanced stress response.
Collagen
Collagen supplies glycine & proline, amino acids that help support the integrity of the gut lining. Since a large portion of the immune system sits along the gut barrier, this also supports immune resilience. Glycine has a calming influence on the nervous system & can support more restful sleep.
Ginger
Ginger stimulates digestive secretions & gut motility, helping to ease bloating, nausea & sluggish digestion. Its active compounds, gingerols, have anti-inflammatory & antimicrobial properties that support the immune system. Its warming nature also adds comfort & circulation support.
Cinnamon
Cinnamon helps support balanced blood sugar, which in turn supports steady energy & a more stable mood. It has antimicrobial & antioxidant properties that support a healthy gut environment & immune defences. Its warming qualities also make it a soothing addition for digestion.
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