A caffeine-free, adrenal-friendly tonic! When ground and roasted, dandelion root makes the perfect coffee replacement in the form of a dandelion latte.

I’ve talked about the many benefits of dandelion in the past, one particular quality being its ability to help detoxify the liver. Our liver acts as the ‘gatekeeper’ to the body, filtering out toxins, hormones, food, heavy metals, and other substances we come into contact with in our everyday lives. If the liver isn’t able to perform its job effectively, it can cause problems down the track.

I recently discovered the amazingness which is: Dandelion Lattes.

After finishing a long hike with my twin sister in the Blue Mountains, we decided to visit a café in Katoomba for brunch, and I noticed they had a dandelion latte on the menu. I ordered mine with almond milk, took a sip, and Oh. My. Gosh. I didn’t want the drink to ever end.

Which brings us to today. I have a few different dandelion latte recipes because:

1. When I originally went searching for a recipe on how to make a dandelion latte at home, I went a little overboard and tried out a lot of recipe ideas, some with different flavours, and I couldn’t pick a favourite amongst them.
2. Then there’s options! I mean who doesn’t love a selection to choose from.

Recipe Tutorial Video

Dandelion Root as a Coffee Replacement

When ground and roasted, dandelion root makes the perfect coffee replacement. Coffee can be a real stress on the adrenals, as each time you consume it your adrenal glands produce the stress hormone, cortisol. Consistent caffeine intake over the long-term can cause the adrenal glands to overproduce the hormone, which can increase chances of adrenal fatigue.

Dandelion is a caffeine-free, dairy-free, adrenal-friendly alternative. Plus, it’s a prebiotic! Dandelion root contains high levels of a prebiotic fibre known as inulin, which plays an important role in feeding the friendly bacteria in our gut. When the good bacteria in our guts are well fed, they produce beneficial by-products that can help protect our colon cells from cancer.

Other foods high in the prebiotic, inulin, include chicory root, oats, legumes (beans and lentils), flaxseed, onion, garlic, rye, and barley. When consuming grains, nuts, seeds and legumes, it’s best to soak them first to deactivate antinutrients naturally found in these foods.

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Homemade Dandelion Latte

When dandelion root is roasted, it resembles the sweet-bitter taste of coffee. You can even add turmeric and ginger for an anti-inflammatory dandelion root latte recipe.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups filtered water
• 1 tbsp dandelion root chunks, roasted
• 1/4 cup organic milk
• 1 tsp raw honey

To Make:

1. To make this warm dandelion root latte recipe, start by roasting the dandelion root. Place the chopped dried roots on a baking tray and roast for 30 minutes at 90°C (200°F). You’ll know they’re done when they look golden brown and smell fragrant.
2. In a small saucepan, add the dandelion root chunks and water, bring the water to a boil, then allow the mixture to simmer for 30 minutes.
3. Strain and compost the roots, then pour the liquid back into the saucepan along with the milk and honey. Heat the mixture on low until the liquid is warmed to your liking.
4. Place the latte mixture into a high-speed blender and quickly blend for 10-20 seconds to create some foam on top of the latte. Pour the latte into a mug and enjoy warm.

Homemade Iced Dandelion Latte

A healthier spin on the common favourite: Iced latte.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups filtered water
• 1 tbsp dandelion root chunks, roasted
• 1 cup organic milk
• 1 tsp raw honey

To Make:

1. To make this iced dandelion root latte recipe, start by roasting the dandelion root. Place the chopped dried roots on a baking tray and roast for 30 minutes at 90 °C (200 °F). You’ll know they’re done when they look golden brown and smell fragrant.
2. In a small saucepan, add the dandelion root chunks and water, bring the water to a boil, then allow the mixture to simmer for 30 minutes.
3. Strain and compost the roots, reserving the liquid for the latte. Let the tea cool to room temperature then place the mixture in the fridge, covered, to cool for a couple of hours.
4. Once cooled, pour one cup of the tea into a tall glass and add the milk, honey and ice cubes.

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Have you made a dandelion tea or latte before? How was it? Share in the comments below.

Lots of love,

Vanessa