Healing Golden Milk Smoothie

Serves 1

Ingredients:

• 1 cup full-fat coconut milk 
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated) or 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon slippery elm powder
• 1 tablespoon date paste (or 2-3 pitted Medjool dates, soaked)
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Pinch of black pepper 
• 1/2 cup warm water (optional, for desired consistency)

Instructions:

1. If using whole dates, soak them in warm water for 10 minutes, then drain and blend until smooth to create date paste.
2. Add all ingredients to a high-speed blender.
3. Blend on high for 60-90 seconds until completely smooth and creamy.
4. Taste and adjust sweetness or spices as needed.
5. Gently heat in a saucepan over low heat.
6. Pour into a mug and sip slowly and mindfully to support gentle digestion.

Nutritional breakdown (per serving):

*Note: Nutritional values are approximate and may vary based on specific brands and preparation methods.  

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