Beetroot Latte | Recipe for a coffee alternative

We love coffee. We really do. But that doesn't change the fact that too much coffee isn't good for many of us. Perhaps you've already noticed how calm, clear, and grounded you feel when you reduce your coffee consumption. Your body breathes a sigh of relief and has a chance to regain balance, independent of the "drug" of coffee.

Are you looking for a healthy alternative to your morning café latte? Then you should try the pink beetroot latte!

• Beetroot is a superfood (perhaps one you've underestimated so far?) full of folic acid, vitamin C, and, above all, iron. As a plant-based source of iron, beetroot is particularly suitable for people who don't eat meat and for women who menstruate heavily.

• Beetroot contains many antioxidant flavonoids that strengthen the immune system.

• The cheerful pink is an eye-catcher in your coffee mug and puts you in a good mood first thing in the morning.

Caution: Too much beetroot can cause constipation in some people. Therefore, please don't drink the beetroot latte every day, but rather as an occasional treat.

This is what you need:

• 1 raw beetroot

• 350ml plant milk (oat milk, almond milk...)

• 1 finger-width piece of fresh ginger

• 1 tbsp liquid sweetener of your choice (honey, agave syrup...)

It's that easy:

1. Peel, chop, and juice the beetroot. Use kitchen gloves and an old board, as the beetroot juice leaves stubborn stains.

2. Pour the plant milk into a saucepan and heat until just before boiling point.

3. Meanwhile, peel the ginger and grate it into the juice.

4. Remove the milk from the heat. Add the juice to the milk and whisk until frothy.

5. Sweeten to taste.

To take with you, simply pour the beetroot latte into the FLSK coffee mug. Don't worry, it will be completely clean later: The smooth stainless steel walls of the FLSK coffee mug offer little surface area for the pink beetroot residue to stick to. Just make sure it doesn't dry out for days.

Tip for those in a hurry: If you're in a hurry or don't want to go through the hassle of using all those beets, you can also use ready-made beetroot juice. You'll have to make minimal compromises in terms of flavor and consistency (everything has its price), but the beetroot latte still tastes delicious.