Maitake Vanilla-Almond Frozen Latte
Earthy mushrooms and rich espresso pair perfectly in this coffee house-style drink—charged with immune power from maitake extract.
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This power-packed latte is a better-for-you alternative to coffee shop frozen drinks. If your blender’s not super-powerful, use 1 cup crushed ice instead of the ice cubes. For extra indulgence, add 2 Tbs. of cacao nibs before blending, or top with vegan or regular whipped cream. Tone it down with decaffeinated espresso, or turn it into breakfast with a scoop of vanilla protein powder.
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Ingredients
1 1/2 cups vanilla almond milk
2 shots espresso, cooled, or 3–4 tsp. instant espresso powder
20 drops liquid maitake extract, or 1 Tbs. maitake or other mushroom powder
1 Tbs. agave or coconut sugar, or to taste
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 cups ice cubes
Chocolate sauce (optional)
Preparation
- Combine almond milk, espresso, mushroom powder, agave or sugar, and vanilla extract in blender. Pulse to mix. Add ice, and purée on high until mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Transfer to two serving glasses, top with chocolate sauce if using, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
- Calories 85
- Carbohydrate Content 11 g
- Fat Content 1 g
- Protein Content 1 g
- Sodium Content 139 mg
- Sugar Content 2 g