How To Make Your Own Superfood Coffee
Jul 12th 2018
Superfood coffee is creating quite a buzz in the health-minded culinary world, peaking a lot of curiosity about what it is, why it’s good for you, and what on earth it tastes like. Superfood coffee is simply a way to healthfully jazz up your java by adding a superfood boost. The taste varies based on what you decide to put into it. In this case, superfood powders (and raw organic oils) are the way to go as they blend easily into your favorite beverages.
While there are some pre-made blends, you can actually mix your very own delicious superfood coffee - customized to meet your preferred taste and nutrient needs. It’s quite simple and the best part is that the recipe is completely up to you.
Pro tip: superfoods are potent and a little bit goes a long way both in benefit and taste; so start small and slow, and work your way up.
Let’s start with some suggested superfood ingredients for your coffee blend.
- Maca
- Shilajit
- Cacao
- Golden Milk Super Blend
- Turmeric
- Bee Pollen
- Plant-based Protein Powder
- Matcha Powder
- Raw Vanilla Powder
- Raw Honey
- Spirulina and Marine Phytoplankton (yes, green algae lattes are a THING!)(1)
Some additional suggested add-ins to your DIY superfood coffee recipe are:
- Cinnamon
- Clove
- Nutmeg
- Saffron
- Coconut, hemp, macadamia, almond or any alternative milk of your choice
So how do you make your own superfood coffee?
As mentioned above, the recipe is individual and we encourage you to get creative. Start small with your ingredient list and make adjustments based on your end goal in terms of nutrient benefit and taste.
But to get you started, here is a simple superfood coffee starter recipe we invite you to experiment with.
What you’ll need:
- A mug or drink vessel of your choice
- Measuring spoons
How to make it:
Servings
1
Time
5 minutes
Ingredients
- ¼ tsp  teaspoon turmeric or our Golden Milk Super Blend
- ½ tsp cacao powder
- ½ tsp raw vanilla powder
- 1 cup freshly brewed coffee
- 1 or 2 Tbsp coconut milk (or alternative milk of your choice - optional
Method
- Add the superfoods to your mug/drink vessel
- Brew coffee
- Pour the hot, freshly brewed coffee over the superfood concoction
- Add alternative milk and gently stir (optional)
- Enjoy!