Jessica’s Superfood Peppermint “Mocha”

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The holidays are upon us!

Here in Colorado, it’s been a brisk below zero and so beautiful outside with snow covered trees and the sun shining down making the snow sparkle like diamonds. When it’s this cold, I always crave a hot drink in my hands. This week I got creative with my magic tricks in my cupboard and wanted to share my latest concoction with you!

Here is a snapshot of the crazy amazing properties the ingredients in this one drink has…

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Dandyblend (amazing for liver/gallbladder!)
Maca root (hormones, adrenal glands, energy)
Chaga (what doesn’t Chaga do?? It’s Rediculous: immune booster, cell regenerator, destruction of unhealthy cells…)
– Raw cacao powder (highest food source of magnesium, loaded with minerals, antioxidants)
– Albizzia from Jeff’s Best Hemp! (Amazing stress tonic and adaptogenic herb)
Sunnydew stevia from Sunrider (food for the pancreas to stabilize blood sugar, hormones, and digestion)
DoTerra peppermint essential oil (amazing for digestive system, mind, and energy)
DoTerra Cassia (cinnamon) oil (also amazing for digestion, liver function, and cell regeneration)
– Coconut oil (insert everything good here: metabolism booster, great for adrenal & thyroid function, weight loss…)
– SoDelicious coconut creamer-OR-homemade coffee creamer! ( amazing for the taste buds!)

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RECIPE

  • 2 C. Hot water
  • 1 Tbs Dandyblend
  • 1/2 tsp Maca powder
  • 1 dropper full of Surthrival Chaga (or other brand/form works)
  • 1/2 tbs. Raw cacao powder
  • 1/2 tsp. Albizzia flower extract from Jeff’s Best Hemp
  • 1 Drop each of doTerra peppermint & Cassia oil
  • 1 tsp coconut oil
  • Sunnydew stevia & coconut creamer to taste

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**All of the measurements and ingredients can be changed to your liking. To make your drink, mix all of these ingredients in your hot water until completely dissolved. Some over you may even want to throw it in your blender real quick to blend well. Just make sure not to crack your blender jar with the hot water! Speaking from experience…haha

 

ENJOY! Let me know how you like it!

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So I recommend having fun, because there is nothing better for people in this world than to eat, drink, and enjoy life. That way they will experience some happiness along with all the hard work God gives them under the sun.

Ecclesiastes 8:15

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