PEPPERMINT INFUSED ICED CHOCOLATE
Ingredients:
Cold Infusion
2 heaped tbsp organic peppermint leaves per 1 cup of milk of choice (I use Bonsoy soy milk)
Chocolate
1 tbsp cacao
1 tbsp collagen
1 tbsp maple syrup
Dash of vanilla extract
40 ml filtered water, boiled to 80°C
To serve
1 cup peppermint infused milk of choice
Ice cubes
Instructions:
Step 1
Add 2 heaped tbsp of organic peppermint leaves per 1 cup of milk of choice. Give it a mix & set it in the fridge overnight to infuse. When ready to use, strain out the peppermint leaves.
Step 2
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 3
In a glass, froth the peppermint infused milk & add ice cubes. Pour the cacao mixture over the top, mix & enjoy!
Ingredient Benefits:
(with a focus on gut health & the nervous system)
Peppermint
Peppermint is carminative, meaning it helps relax the smooth muscle of the gut, which may ease cramping, gas & bloating caused by irritation to the gut lining. It’s also support increasing bile production & support the flow of bile from the gallbladder into the small intestine to aid fat digestion. A settled gut also supports a calmer nervous system through the gut-brain axis.
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.
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