2soft large(ish)Medjool dates, pitted and torn in half
1/2teaspoonground cinnamon,extra for dusting the top
A pinch of cayenne pepper
1large strip of orange peel
1teaspoonvanilla extract
1/4 - 1/2cup(60 - 120 mL) strongly brewed hot coffee**
Instructions
Add the oat milk, almond butter, dates, cinnamon, cayenne, orange peel, and vanilla to a small or medium saucepan. Bring to a rapid simmer and maintain it for 10 minutes, whisking occasionally.
Remove the milk from the heat and transfer it to a high-powered blender. Remove the center cap of the blender and cover with a dish towel to allow steam to escape. Blend on high until the mixture is very smooth and creamy, and all of the dates and orange peel are pulverized. Taste and adjust flavors as necessary.
Divide the hot coffee into two coffee mugs and then pour the almond butter date milk into each mug. Sprinkle with cinnamon and enjoy!
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Notes
* For a Paleo-friendly version, substitute with coconut drinking milk, cashew milk, or macadamia nut milk.** I used an Americano (espresso mixed with water). Feel free to use decaf if you don’t drink much caffeine. And if you don’t like the taste of coffee, use black tea (see the “Ingredient Rundown” section above).