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Lavender Elixir

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Lavender Elixir

This calming and refreshing elixer by Chef Bianca Rose can take the place of your morning latte to wake you up or serve as a nice treat in the afternoon on the beach or in the garden. It’s gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free and low-glycemic.
Servings 2 Serving(s)

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons dried lavender flowers
  • 6 soaked almonds or cashews (or 1 tablespoon almond or cashew butter)
  • 2 dates
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla
  • Pinch of pink Himalayan sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon maca root powder (optional)
  • Pinch of cinnamon (optional)

Instructions
 

  • In a medium saucepan, heat water not quite to boiling. Remove from heat, add lavender flowers, cover and let steep for 5 minutes.
    In a high-powered blender, add soaked almonds (makes latte creamy without milk), dates, vanilla, salt, and maca and cinnamon if using.
    Strain lavender tea into blender and blend on high for 1 minute. Pour through strainer into 2 cups. Enjoy!

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