If I had all the money I ever spent on Starbucks lattes, I would be a rich lady! Throughout university, I studied at the Starbucks in the library. Then while I was working, a Starbucks to-go was not unusual. Then when I had my first born and became a stay at home Mom, Starbucks was THE stopping place before play dates. Oh how I used to love a good latte…
THEN we moved far away from a Starbucks, and I adopted the autoimmune protocol, so ixnay on the cafe latte!
BUT “cafe” lattes are back y’all! Totally different ingredients then what Starbucks offers, BUT it’s cheaper, AIP friendly, and healing!
What you need:
Roasted Dandelion Root Tea: This is what creates the coffee taste. When I first gave up coffee, I thought life was over. Clearly, I was addicted. The struggle was real, but after discovering roasted dandelion root tea, things became a little easier. It also helped to know that what I was drinking was helping my healing. Did you know the tea helps regulate the liver and aids digestion? I personally only use Traditional Medicinals Roasted Dandelion Root Tea.
Dried Apricots: I picked up a bag of these Malatya Apricots at my last trip to Costco. Oh my, they are delicious. They are sweet since they are a dried fruit but not as sweet as dates. It’s possible to use dates or dried figs in this recipe, but I think these apricots make the latte!
Collagen or Gelatin: You all must know by now that I LOVE my collagen. What’s not to love? it helps repair leaky gut and is great for skin, hair, and nails! My personal fave is Further Foods Collagen, if you’re interested in trying, make sure to use coupon code AIP10 for 10% off. My first choice is collagen for this recipe, but if I’m out, I will use gelatin instead, and it works fine since it is a warm drink. Remember, collagen can be used in both cold and warm liquids, but gelatin only dissolves in warm liquids.
Coconut Oil: The coconut oil adds healthy fat and helps create that latte foam we all love!
Yield: 1-2 servings
Creamy "Cafe" Latte (AIP/Paleo)
Prep Time:
10 minutes
10 minutes
Total Time:
10 minutes
10 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 bags of roasted dandelion root tea
- 1.5 cups boiling water
- 2 Malatya dried apricots
- 1 tbsp collagen or gelatin
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
Instructions
- Place tea bags in boiling water and let steep for 5-10 minutes.
- Remove tea bags then add tea and the rest of the ingredients to a high powered blender.
- Blend until smooth.
- Enjoy!
I just made this. wonderful! thank-you.
So glad you enjoyed it Holly!
Great recipe! In January I want to go AIP for a while, but the only thing I am concerned with the AIP recipes is that a lot of the vegetables and fruit they use are high in oxalate, and the honey, maple syrup, and dried fruit will feed the yeast, if someone has a problem with yeast and candida.
It’s still possible to do AIP without the sweeteners. I’m actually going to be doing a candida cleanse in the new year, so stay tuned for some anti-candida AIP recipes. 🙂
I am a girl ** in her 30’s** of latino descent who loves food and trying new flavors and recipes. The worat person for AIP. I grew up with cafe con leche as a staple for breakfast, lunch,dinner, bedtime snack. It is one of my comfort foods. How I have missed it! Especially working in a small office where the signature fragrance gives Starbucks a run for it’s money. The office pot is continually brewing. Its inhumane torture for a latina girl on AIP. This truly taste like coffee, American coffee but thank God, coffee! Thank you for sharing.
I used dates instead of Apricots and will totally be experimenting with coconut milk. Thank you. Thank you.
Aw love this comment Jackie! I’m so glad you are enjoying this recipe, tea lattes saved me too when I first gave up coffee 😀
Do you think this could be made with dates instead of apricots?
For sure!
Was really really hoping I’d like this. Mine came out looking nothing like yours… hardly frothy, oily tea :/
Oh no! I’m not sure what happened Briana… I do find using gelatin adds much more frothiness and of course a high powered blender.
I just found your site and I am so glad that I did.
I have been Paleo for many years and realized that I need to advance to AIP.
Your recipes are easy and fun,and I cannot wait to try them. It will make it much easier to follow the diet with more incentive.
Thank you, Rebecca
Oh thank you so much for commenting, Cheryl! It really makes my day when I hear that my recipes are helping. Wishing you much success on your AIP journey 🙂