Spicy Iced Latte
You don’t have to pay big money for a fancy iced coffee. It’s easy to whip up a tasty morning buzz at home by adding in some spices you likely have in your cabinet. This recipe is a twist on your iced pumpkin spice latte.
INGREDIENTS
- 1/2 cup milk (nut, oat, cow)
- 1 cup brewed coffee or espresso
- 6 cubes ice
- dash nutmeg
- dash allspice
- dash cinnamon
DIRECTIONS
- Brew 1 cup of coffee or espresso—set aside
- Pour 1/2 cup of your favorite milk over some ice in your cocktail shaker
- Add a pinch of nutmeg, allspice, and cinnamon to shaker
- Top off with coffee and shake
- Pour mixture into your favorite glass and enjoy!
WHY WE LOVE THIS RECIPE
In addition to saving money, the spices used here are full of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory benefits. And they’re good for the gut too. Cinnamon has been found to help in the regulation of intestinal microbiota and acts as a prebiotic promoting the growth of beneficial bacteria in the gut.
—Recipe and photo courtesy of Ilene Salmieri, Nutritious Life Certified and founder of Avocado + Squats