This recipe taps into the world of medicinal and adaptogenic mushrooms. What Are Adaptogenic Mushrooms?

Adaptogenic mushrooms are mushrooms that may help reduce the effects of stress on your body. Some people use them as herbal health products.

They’re not the same as hallucinogenic or “magic” mushrooms and do not act on the mind or perception.

In general, an adaptogen is a substance that works to reduce the negative effects of stress on the body.

Adaptogens increase the body’s resistance to physical, biological, and chemical stress, help promote normal functioning during times of stress, and protect against stress-related damage.

This recipe is a great alternative to traditional hot chocolate.

Enjoy!

Serves: 1
Ingredients: 4

• 1 tsp mushroom powder ( Four Sigmatic Superfood Blends Reishi Spores or 10 Mushroom Blend is a good choice)
• 1 tsp maple syrup (or another sweetener of choice, plus more to taste)
• 1 tsp almond butter (optional // or other nut/seed butter)
• 2 Tbsp cacao powder (or unsweetened cocoa powder)
• 1 pinch ground cinnamon
• 1 pinch of sea salt
• 1 cup dairy-free milk or grass-fed milk

Directions:

1. Add mushroom powder, maple syrup, almond butter (optional), cacao powder, cinnamon, and sea salt to a small blender.
2. Steam or heat milk until hot and add to the blender. Blend on high for 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until frothy and well blended.
3. Taste and adjust flavor as needed, adding cinnamon for warmth/spice, more sweetener to taste, or more cacao for a rich chocolate flavor.
4. Serve as is, or top with coconut whipped cream, cinnamon, and/or cacao powder. Best when fresh. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat on the stovetop until hot.

Adapted From: Minimalist Baker