Almond Milk Chai / Smoothie |
| 1 tbsp | |
| 2 tsp | |
| 1 c | |
| 1/4 inch | |
| 1/4 tsp | |
| 1/4 tsp | |
| 2 pinch |
Bring almond milk to a simmer, uncovered. Watch closely as milk starts to heat up, as almond milk overflows the pot if it boils. As soon as almond milk starts to simmer, remove from heat and add spices. Brew for 3-5 minutes and serve.
For a fresher, tastier result, make your own almond milk from scratch using this recipe.
When I don't have ghee I substitute butter (but not for Kapha). The result of adding the fats is a creamier texture. A bit of ground fennel seeds are also a tasty addition to this recipe.
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Skinned, the creamy, gentle, oily sweetness of almonds is wonderful for Vata in small amounts. But even skinned nuts can provoke Vata because their density makes them difficult to digest. Almonds are much easier to digest when soaked for thirty six hours first.
Oily nuts, when eaten in excess, stress the liver and may increase Pitta. Nuts, brown rice and other foods are also high in arginine, an amino acid that encourages proliferation of the virus that causes cold sores in infected indviduals."