Easy Coffee Alternative Drink Recipe

Why I Love This Coffee Alternative

Like most things in my life nowadays, they don't taste great, and it's disappointing. Instead of being down about how I no longer enjoy my Super Brew, I decided to make my own coffee alternative. Not everyone's taste is the same, and others may want an alternative, so I've created my own to share with everyone.

Angie's Coffee Alternative is full of healthful ingredients, including antioxidants & adaptogens. Continue reading to learn how to make this awesome coffee alternative at home.

What This Coffee Alternative Is

I'll break down the key ingredients that make this mix so healthful.

• Chaga - is a known superfood due to its immune-boosting properties. Contains antioxidants that are 100 times more powerful than chlorophyll.

• Mushroom blend - contains 10 different mushrooms & adaptogens. This blend supports stress, focus, and energy.

• Lucuma - the same ingredient I use in Angie's Better Than Cocoa Powder can be found in my coffee alternative. Lucuma contains insoluble fiber as well as antioxidants.

• Dandelion - contains antioxidants, and I feel that it gives a little bitterness to this coffee alternative, which makes it seem more like coffee to me.

How Can I Use Angie's Coffee Alternative?

As mentioned in my Super Brew post, there are many ways to use this coffee alternative. Using a coffee alternative, you can have your favorite Americano, Cappuccino, etc., simply replacing the coffee with the coffee alternative.

When I make my coffee alternative, I mix in coffee creamer, as I have yet to find a way to make a delicious coffee creamer at home. Typically, I'll use water as my base, adding in cream when I add in the powder. I highly recommend using a handheld frother to mix the powder & cream (or milk). This will ensure proper mixing. As an alternative, you can use all milk or a 50/50 mix of water & milk as your base - it's up to your taste.

I've found 4 new ways to use Angie's Coffee Alternative; take a look at the image below to learn more.

How This Differs From Other Coffee Alternatives

This coffee alternative contains no artificial sweeteners or sweetener alternatives. When I was making this, I chose to use lucuma as the "sweetener" component. I have a hard time finding coffee alternatives that don't have sugar, artificial sweeteners, or sweetener alternatives as an ingredient.

Utilizing black cocoa powder adds an amazing flavor & color, which is the other thing I really wanted. I wanted my coffee alternative to be darker, more like coffee than tea.

I must get back to creating in the kitchen! If you've tried this recipe, let me know your favorite way to use Angie's Coffee Alternative.