Peppermint Collagen Mocha
This warming, festive drink is one of my favorites to enjoy through the holiday season, even all winter long! It’s my go to order at Starbucks or any local coffee shop, so I figured out a delicious healthy way to recreate this holiday favorite at home!
R E C I P E
What You’ll Need:
One Cup of Strong Black Coffee
One Cup of Hot Milk
One Scoop of Vital Proteins Collagen Powder
1/2 tbsp Navitas Organics Cacao Powder
2 tsp Honey + 2 drops of Young Living Peppermint Essential Oil OR 1 1/2 tbsp of my homemade Peppermint Simple Syrup! (Recipe to follow this one).
How To:
Add all of the ingredients to your blender, liquid first.
Blend for 30-40 seconds so everything is well combined, and a light foam begins to form.
Pour in your coziest mug and top with a sprinkle of cacao powder.
E N J O Y !
Peppermint Honey Simple Syrup Recipe
What You’ll Need:
10 tbsp Honey
10 Tbsp Water
Hot To:
Add the water and the honey to a small sauce pan, on medium - high heat.
Bring the water and honey to a boil, stirring frequently.
As soon as it reaches a boil, remove from heat immediately.
Add the peppermint essential oil + stir.
Allow this to cool and transfer to a small glass bottle.
This recipe will yield about 1/2 cup. Store in the fridge for up to two weeks!
* This recipe can be modified by using different oils to yield different flavors! (Ex. Lavender, cinnamon, lemon, spearmint.
Check out Young Living’s Vitality Essential Oil line (a product line of grade A, ingestible essential oils) to come up with your owl flavors!
Enjoy the coziness of this warming drink, along with the several health benefits! Some of which include:
Bone + joint strength, hair + skin health from the collagen powder.
Antioxidant boost from the cacao powder.
Immune system boost from the honey.
Digestion aid from the peppermint oil.
Wishing you a healthy, happy and cozy winter season!
xo Makayla