Cinnamon Spiced Coffee with Coconut Milk For Long-Lasting Energy

Who does not like a good cup of Joe to start their day off? Although the number of Americans drinking coffee declined for the third year in a row, there is still an average of 60 percent of people consuming the aromatic beverage, equating to over 500 million cups per year.

This $30 billion industry has left its mark in the world time and time again – keeping busy bees alive at work, helping early risers jump start their day and even allowing old and new friends catch up over a few brewed cups. It has gone as far as becoming a part of skin care and meat rubs!

There are many benefits to drinking this addictive Java, from shielding skin cancer and lowering rates of type-2 diabetes to protecting one from Parkinson’s disease. However, your acidic cup of coffee can cause heartburn and major discomfort in your stomach that could put a damper on your day.

But fear not! There is a recipe that will be easy on your stomach, and will give you a healthy jolt of energy to keep you going all day. It is definitely not your typical cup of coffee, but it is one worth incorporating into your daily caffeine run.

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Ingredients

Makes a pitcher for the week (or days if you drink more than a few cups a day)

½ tsp nutmeg
½ tsp cinnamon
½ tsp cardamom
½ tsp organic ground vanilla bean (optional – for vanilla lovers)
4 cups coffee ground (your favorite roast) or herbal coffee
1 cup raw organic vanilla or vegan protein powder
10 dates (recommend them to be pitted)
2 cups coconut milk (can also use rice milk, almond milk, cashew milk – whatever makes you happy! Just try to stay away from fatty dairies like creamers or whole milk)