Name: Banana Coconut Latte (Dairy Free)
Prep time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1 cup boiling water; 1 tbsp Elle Wellness Don’t Go Bananas tea or Chamomile tea; 2-3 tbsp coconut cream (or fat from top of chilled canned coconut milk); 1 tsp honey (or 1 pitted Medjool date); 1/4 tsp vanilla extract; 1/4 ripe banana; Dash of cinnamon

Don’t Go Bananas

A creamy dairy free Banana Coconut Latte made with Elle Wellness Don’t Go Bananas tea to help you unwind, feel relaxed and calm the mind for a more restful sleep. If you are a banana fan you will love this mild flavored latte. Inspired by the subtle banana undertones and the gentle nervine relaxant herbs in Elle Wellness Don’t Go Bananas tea blend. This is a simple latte for morning or night and safe for kids too! ⁣⁣

Calm your nervous system

Did you know that you can use herbs to support your nervous system? Herbs that help to decompress and calm the nervous system are called nervine relaxant herbs. Such herbs include:

Chamomile
California poppy
Catnip
Hops
Lavender
Lemon balm
Oat straw
Oat tops
Passionflower
Skullcap
Valerian

Many of these herbs contain essential minerals that can help calm the nervous system. Nervine relaxant herbs help to bring a feeling of calm to the body, reduce muscle tension and improve sleep which is why taking before bed can be beneficial.⁣⁣
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This Banana Coconut Latte was created with Elle Wellness Don’t Go Bananas tea which was specifically formulated with catnip leaf, chamomile, nettle leaf, oatstraw, banana pieces, organic banana flavoring to help support the nervous system through times of stress. This blend is particularly safe for children as well. If you do not have this tea blend you can use straight chamomile tea.

***This content is for educational purposes only. Please consult with a health professional regarding the safety of herbs for your unique body.