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Peppermint Natte Latte

I love those shirts and coffee mugs that say things like "first coffee" or "all I need is a little coffee and Jesus."  I think most people like them because they are relatable, right?  We need to all enjoy mornings a little bit more once we have a bit of the liquid goodness in our system...we're more awake, more ready to tackle the day, more ready to take a step into whatever comes our way.

Yet, by about 2:00pm everyday I feel like I need a shot in the arm...or I did.  I'm sure I'm not the only one.  Yawning, stretching, dazing out the window...they all become more prevalent than getting anything accomplished.

What if I told you I've found a new routine?  A new normal?

I love to wake up in the dark and quiet of the house. There's peace in those moments before kidlets wake and before my husband starts to ready himself for the day.  My day begins with a bit of gentle yin yoga practice, getting my body ready for moving and being used throughout the day.  Then I sit and open my journal.  I write out a prayer of sorts: my thoughts, feelings, hopes, fears, desires for the day ahead for myself and those that I love...and sometimes those I don't love very well.  After journaling, I break open my Bible and read a chapter or two that goes along with the devotion I will read.  Right now I'm learning about the early church in Acts, and it is fascinating how the early followers of Christ really loved...much better than I do today.  Then I dress/shower and go out to the kitchen to make a hot drink that will get me through my morning and give me the energy I need to rock it!

Into my Vitamix (which might get it's own write up one day, because it's well loved around here), go the several things:

1. Homemade nut milk: GUYS, it's SO easy to make your own, just get a nut milk bag on Amazon...mine was $9.  It's so much better than the store bought - in taste, and health benefit!!
2. peppermint essential oil
3. hemp seeds (high in protein, great ratio of omega-3 to omega-6 fatty acids, etc)
4. dandy blend: YES, it's dandelion and chicory root...and it is UBER good for you: helps to support the liver and kidneys instead of taxing them.
5. raw cacao powder: super high in anti-oxidants, the bliss chemical, tryptophan which converts into seratonin = happy, and high in magnesium which is a natural muscle relaxer and helps calm you!
6. raw honey: amazing health benefits with allergies, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and high in anti-oxidants.
7. coconut oil: great medium-chain fatty acid that is easy to digest and helps to prevent bad bacteria from proliferating in the gut.

Here's the recipe::

1/2-3/4 cup homemade nut milk
1-2 drops peppermint essential oil
1 T. hemp seeds
2 T. dandy blend
1 T. cacao powder, heaping
1 T. coconut oil

Put all ingredients in a high speed blender and blend on high for about 30 seconds. Pour into your favorite mug and sip away!

I'd love to hear your thoughts on this coffee alternative!

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