Dairy-Free Raw Almond Milk Chai Tonic Recipe

Looking for spiritual nourishment to warm the soul ? Our Raw Almond Milk Chai Tonic is a dairy-free twist on Chai Tea that features the health benefits of raw nuts with the healing properties of sweet and spicy Indian spices. We boil the water but not the almonds so that the heart healthy essential fatty acids are not destroyed. The aromatic spices add plenty of antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and anti-carcinogenic muscle to fight free radical damage, help prevent premature aging and heal a leaky gut.  A happy gut is a healthy person. Feed Your Body Royally!

Raw Almond Milk Chai Tonic

Serves 2

2 cups water

7 whole pods crushed cardamom

1 stick cinnamon

2 dates, soaked in water for 15 minutes

½ teaspoon finely chopped fresh ginger

¼ teaspoon black pepper

¼ teaspoon turmeric

¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1 tablespoon raw local honey or agave (to taste)

2 tablespoons raw almond nut butter

dash of Himalayan sea salt

1. Bring the water to a boil and remove from heat. Add cardamom pods and cinnamon stick and allow to steep for 5 minutes uncovered so the liquid cools slightly.
2. Strain mixture thru a sieve and then put into blender. Add the remaining ingredients and blend carefully for a minute until smooth.  Pour and enjoy with a Hail Merry Macaroon for an incredibly heart-healthy energetic treat.