Nourishing ginger-almond postpartum tonic (hot drink)

 The warming spices are grounding and can help regulate postpartum chills and hormone shifts

Ingredients:

• 1 cup almond milk (or other plant-based milk)
• 1-inch fresh ginger (grated)
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• 1 date (pitted and chopped)
• 1 tsp almond butter
• Pinch of nutmeg
• Optional: 1 scoop collagen peptides
  

Method:

1. Heat almond milk in a saucepan with ginger, cinnamon, and chopped date.
2. Let it gently simmer for 5–7 minutes.
3. Remove from heat, stir in almond butter and optional collagen.
4. Strain (if desired), blend or whisk to froth, and serve warm.
   

Why It’s Great Postpartum:
Ginger supports circulation and digestion, while almond butter and milk provide plant-based calcium and healthy fats. The warming spices are grounding and can help regulate postpartum chills and hormone shifts.