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Category: Drinks

  • Vegan Teh Tarik (Pulled Tea)

    Vegan Teh Tarik (Pulled Tea)

    This traditional black tea is pulled with sweetened vegan condensed milk and dairy-free milk to create a sweet, frothy and creamy tea.

    Teh Tarik is a beloved traditional Malaysian and Singaporean drink made from strong black tea, sweetened condensed milk, and evaporated milk, which is “pulled” (or “tarik”) to create a frothy, smooth texture.

    The name “Teh Tarik” literally translates to “pulled tea”, as it points to the method of making it – which includes a dramatic pouring and stretching process that creates foam, froth and a smooth texture.

    The drink is especially popular in mamak stalls (open-air cafes run by Indian Muslim traders) where it’s served alongside traditional Malaysian food. It’s commonly enjoyed during breakfast, after meals, or as an afternoon pick-me-up, often served with roti canai (Indian flatbread).

    How Teh Tarik Is Made:

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    1. The Tea Base
      • Traditionally, strong black tea (often a blend of Ceylon or Assam tea) is brewed. The tea is steeped until it is rich and robust, as the drink needs a strong base to stand up to the sweetness of the milk.
    2. Sweetened Milk
      • A generous amount of sweetened condensed milk is added to the tea, giving it sweetness and a creamy texture. Hence, there is no other sweetener added. For a plant based version, I used sweetened oat condensed milk by Nature’s Charm (not affiliated). They also have a vegan evaporated milk that you can for extra richness – but this recipe doesn’t include it.
    3. The “Pulling” Process
      • This is the signature step where the tea and milk mixture is poured back and forth between two cups at a high height. This helps to mix the tea and milk thoroughly while also creating the characteristic froth and smoothness.
      • The pulling also cools the tea to a drinkable temperature while enhancing its texture, making it rich and velvety.
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    Ingredients You Need

    • black tea leaves – you can use regular black tea, ceylon or assam blends.
    • vegan sweetened condensed milk
    • rich plant milk – oat milk barista blend is a great option (for gluten free, use gluten free oat milk or other milks like cashew or soy)
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    Vegan Teh Tarik (Pulled Tea)

    This traditional black tea is pulled with sweetened vegan condensed milk and dairy-free milk to create a sweet, frothy and creamy tea.
    Prep Time5 minutes
    Cook Time5 minutes
    Total Time10 minutes
    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: Malaysian, Singaporean
    Keyword: drinks, tea
    Servings: 2 cups

    Ingredients

    • 4 heaped tsp black tea leaves
    • 1.5 cups water
    • 1 cup barista grade oat milk
    • 3 tbsp vegan condensed oat milk

    Instructions

    • Start by brewing fresh black tea leaves in 1.5 cups water. Bring to a boil and add in oat milk. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
    • Strain out the tea leaves using a sock filter and keep the hot tea aside.
    • Add sweetened condensed milk to a cup. Carefully pour the tea from one mug to the cup with the condensed milk. Mix well with a spoon.
    • Get a traditional teh tarik kettle and pour the tea into the kettle. Hold the kettle and the cup at opposite ends and pour in ascending height so the tea mixes well and a frothy head forms.
    • You would need to repeat this process around 5 times to create the signature froth and to cool the tea down to a drinkable temperature.
    • Pour the tea into a glass, with a nice frothy top.
  • Pistachio Matcha

    Pistachio Matcha

    For both matcha and pistachio lovers, this is the PERFECT drink! Fresh dairy free pistachio butter blended with plant milk and topped with ceremonial grade matcha.

    The quest for pistachio matcha started when I was literally craving matcha with fresh pistachio flavours – none of that artificial stuff! AND to find a delicious dairy free version is definitely quite the struggle! What’s better than making it at home from scratch? (once we’ve nailed the pistachio butter, it’s gonna be so quick)

    What’s in this Iced Pistachio Matcha?

    • ice (obviously) but you can make it hot too!
    • pistachio butter (made from scratch!)
      • pistachios – deshelled pistachios
      • tahini – smooth, creamy tahini is preferred for the best texture
      • sweetener – maple syrup or agave works
      • vegan condensed milk – to really make this pistachio butter suitable to add milkshakes, smoothies, and even amazing as a spread. This is the one that I used!
    • plant milk – any milk works, but oat milk has the best taste in matcha
    • ceremonial grade matcha – none of that flavoured, artificial stuff! Get fresh ceremonial grade matcha with a vibrant green colour: that should be the colour of your drink
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    Iced Pistachio Matcha

    For both matcha and pistachio lovers, this is the PERFECT drink! Fresh dairy free pistachio butter blended with plant milk and topped with ceremonial grade matcha.
    Prep Time15 minutes
    Cook Time10 minutes
    Total Time25 minutes
    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: Fusion, Japanese
    Keyword: drinks, matcha, pistachio
    Servings: 1

    Ingredients

    Pistachio Butter

    • 1 cup pistachios
    • 1/2 cup tahini (add more if mixture is too thick)
    • 320 g vegan condensed milk
    • 1/2 cup maple syrup
    • 1 tsp matcha for colour
    • 2 tbsp crushed pistachios

    Pistachio Matcha

    • 2 tsp ceremonial grade matcha
    • hot but not boiling water
    • 3/4 cup milk
    • 1 tbsp pistachio butter
    • 1 tbsp sweetener or condensed milk!
    • 1 cup ice
    • 1 tbsp crushed pistachios

    Instructions

    • Blend pistachios and half the amount of tahini until becomes a smooth butter -this would take about 3-5 minutes. Add in maple syrup and condensed milk and blend for 2 minutes until you get a smooth paste.
    • Add pistachio butter to a jar and keep aside.
    • To a high speed blender, add plant milk, pistachio butter and sweetener. Give it a good blend. For the hot version, bring this mixture to a boil over the stove or froth it in a coffee frother.
    • Sift the matcha powder with a strainer to ensure there are no clumps.
    • Heat up water but making sure it's not boiling. Add water to 2 tsp matcha and whisk with a matcha whisk until mixture is frothy.
    • Line the rim of the glass cup with pistachio butter and coat with crushed pistachios.
    • Add pistachio milk, followed by the matcha mixture. Enjoy!

  • Cinnamon Toast Crunch Smoothie

    Cinnamon Toast Crunch Smoothie

    This high protein, dairy free creamy cinnamon toast crunch smoothie can be made in less than 5 minutes and is an absolute treat!

    Imagine a velvety base oat milk, banana and vanilla protein powder, paired with the aromatic essence of ground cinnamon. This smoothie is perfect to boost your energy levels in the morning with its high protein content or makes the perfect post-workout pick me up drink.

    Inspired by the popular Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal, this smoothie is only made with whole foods free of dairy, gluten and refined sugars.

    My pro tip: Try adding mushroom powders like lion’s mane mushroom or reishi mushroom powders for an added boost of natural energy.

    What Ingredients Do I Need?

    You would need these ingredients for the perfect creamy cinnamon smoothie:

    • frozen bananas
    • vanilla protein powder
    • almond butter
    • cashews
    • ground cinnamon
    • flax meal
    • oat / almond / soy milk (soy milk for more protein but any plant milk works)
    • granola (topping)

    Always make sure your fruits are frozen for the perfect texture in smoothies. This recipe is 100% vegan and gluten free (substitute oat milk with gluten free oat milk or any other plant based milk).

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    Cinnamon Toast Crunch Smoothie

    This high protein, dairy free 5-ingredient creamy cinnamon toast crunch smoothie can be made in less than 5 minutes and is an absolute treat!
    Prep Time5 minutes
    Total Time5 minutes
    Course: Breakfast, Drinks
    Cuisine: Fusion
    Keyword: smoothie, smoothie recipes
    Servings: 1

    Ingredients

    • 2 frozen bananas
    • 1 tbsp flax meal
    • 6 cashews
    • 2 scoops vegan vanilla protein powder
    • 2 tbsp almond butter
    • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
    • 1.5 cups plant milk (oat / almond / soy)
    • 2 tbsp granola

    Instructions

    • Add all the ingredients to a high speed blender. Save 1 tbsp almond butter to add to the cup. Add more milk if required to reach your desired consistency.
    • Line the cup with streaks of 1 tbsp almond butter.
    • Blend for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Transfer to the cup and top with some granola. Serve cold!

  • Vegan Date Shake

    Vegan Date Shake

    Rich, sweet and creamy, this date shake is not only the perfect way to break fast, but also a delicious energy booster for any time of the day. Delicious!

    Dates, which are the fruit of the date palm tree, have a rich, caramel-like flavour and are naturally sweet. Medjool dates are the most flavourful and soft so they also make a natural sweetener in smoothies. Date shakes are often consumed to break a fast, particularly during Ramadan, as the sun sets.

    It’s no wonder this delicious and creamy drink is the perfect way to break fast or even start your day – dates provide a quick source of natural sugars to replenish energy levels after a day of fasting.

    While the traditional recipe is simpler, this version is packed with a little extra yummy ingredients like bananas, oats, flax meal and peanut butter so it’s the perfect smoothie you can drink before or after a workout!

    What Do I Need?

    • frozen bananas – these are key for the perfect texture.
    • medjool dates – these are the softest and most flavourful. You can try tunisian dates which are slightly less sweet but you can add more of them.
    • oats – you can use rolled or steel cut oats (steel cut oats will take longer to blend)
    • flax meal – you can substitute this with chia seeds or feel free to leave it out too if you don’t have them
    • cinnamon – to add some flavour
    • unsweetened peanut butter – bananas and dates already make this drink very sweet so a smooth unsweetened version would work best
    • unsweetened plant milk – I love oat or almond as they add a light refreshing touch

    This recipe will be gluten free if you use gluten free oats and oat milk. You could also leave out the oats and substitute with almond or soy milk. If you’d like it to be served more cold, toss in 2-3 ice cubes in there before blending!

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    Vegan Date Shake

    Rich, sweet and creamy, this date shake is not only the perfect way to break fast, but also a delicious energy booster for any time of the day. Delicious!
    Cook Time5 minutes
    Total Time5 minutes
    Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Drinks
    Cuisine: Middle East
    Keyword: smoothie, smoothie recipes
    Servings: 1 or 2

    Ingredients

    • 2 frozen bananas
    • 3 medjool dates (1-2 if you want it less sweet)
    • 2 tbsp oats
    • 1 tbsp flax meal
    • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
    • 1 tbsp unsweetened peanut butter
    • 2 cups unsweetened oat or almond milk

    Instructions

    • Mix all of the ingredients in a high speed blender and blend for 2 minutes until smooth. Enjoy immediately!
  • Olivia Rodrigo Good For Your Guts Erewhon Smoothie Dupe

    Olivia Rodrigo Good For Your Guts Erewhon Smoothie Dupe

    This vegan and gluten free gut-friendly smoothie by Erewhon x Olivia Rodrigo is an easy version you can make in just 5 minutes!

    While the original Olivia Rodrigo x Erewhon smoothie costs $18, you can make up to 10 smoothies at home for just $8 or even less with this easy recipe. It uses frozen fruits, dates, protein powder and probiotics for the perfect gut-friendly smoothie.

    The uniqueness of this smoothie is that it contains all gut-microbiome balancing probiotics – but we’re using an easy blend of protein powder & coconut yogurt to substitute the kombucha. However, you can still use kombucha if you prefer.

    This version is also budget friendly, doesn’t involve fancy ingredients and tastes chocolate-y, sweet with all the health and nutritious benefits.

    This recipe is also 100% vegan and gluten free!

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    Olivia Rodrigo Good For Your Guts Erewhon Smoothie Dupe

    This vegan and gluten free gut-friendly smoothie by Erewhon x Olivia Rodrigo is an easy version you can make in just 5 minutes!
    Prep Time5 minutes
    Total Time5 minutes
    Course: Drinks
    Keyword: smoothie, smoothie recipes
    Servings: 1

    Ingredients

    • 1/2 cup frozen strawberries
    • 1/2 cup frozen blueberries
    • 1/2 cup frozen mango
    • 1 pack frozen acai (2 scoops)
    • 1/2 avocado
    • 1 medjool date
    • 2 tbsp coconut yogurt
    • 2 scoops chocolate protein powder gluten free
    • 1 cup oat milk gluten free
    • 2 tbsp coconut cream

    Instructions

    • Add all the ingredients to a high speed blender and blend for a minute or 2 until smooth.
    • Line the glass with coconut cream and pour the smoothie in the glass. Enjoy!
  • Vegan Horchata

    Vegan Horchata

    This creamy and refreshing spiced mexican drink is made from scratch with rice, almonds and cinnamon that will leave you wanting for more!

    Horchata is a rice based cold beverage that’s cooling and refreshing for hot summer temperatures. It can still be enjoyed all year round if you’re craving something creamy, sweet and spiced. There are different types of Horchata: for example, the Spanish version uses tiger nuts while Puerto Rico uses white, grounded sesame seeds.

    When made fresh with rice and raw almonds, the drink comes together beautifully and adding fresh spices like cinnamon do remind me of the festive season. It’s like making a nut milk with added flavours from natural ingredients from scratch at home!

    What You Need

    • long grain rice – this was convenient because I always have long grain basmati rice at home.
    • almonds – soaking raw almonds together with the rice makes the blending process easier and add an incredible aroma (basically fresh almond milk!)
    • cinnamon sticks – you can use ground cinnamon but the flavours from fresh cinnamon stick is unmatched!
    • plant milk – you can use almond milk or anything other plant milk. I used oat milk to add to the richness and creaminess.
    • condensed milk – this is optional, but I wanted to add some thickness and sweetness by using coconut condensed milk.
    • vanilla bean paste – for extra flavour
    • sweetener – if the drink needs a sweetener because you’re not using condensed milk, you can try adding maple syrup or agave syrup. Both work perfectly!

    Tips to make a smooth Horchata

    1. Soak for long

    Soak rice, almonds and nuts in water overnight so it’s easier to blend – discard the water after soaking them as they may contain not-so-nice stuff for the body (you can look it up!)

    2. Strain with a cheesecloth or a fine mesh strainer

    The last thing we want when drinking a Horchata is to be engulfed in raw rice grain bits and spices that were not fully strained. Remember to strain the mixture after blending with a cheesecloth or nut milk bag to get the milk and pulp as separately as possible.

    3. Blend multiple times, if required

    If there is a lot of pulp, I would suggest adding the pulp back into the blender and adding a cup of water to blend and drain more milk again. Milk it as much as possible!

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    Vegan Horchata

    This creamy and refreshing spiced mexican drink is made from scratch with rice, almonds and cinnamon that will leave you wanting for more!
    Cook Time1 hour
    Total Time1 hour
    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Keyword: drinks, horchata
    Servings: 6

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup long grain rice
    • 1/2 cup almonds
    • 2 cinnamon sticks
    • 2 cups hot water
    • 2 cups oat milk or any plant milk
    • 2/3 cup condensed coconut milk
    • 1/4 tsp vanilla bean paste
    • ground cinnamon

    Instructions

    • Wash rice and drain. Soak rice, almonds and cinnamon stick in 2-3 cups of water overnight.
    • Drain excess water and add rice, almonds, few pieces of broken cinnamon sticks and 2 cups of hot water to a high speed blender.
    • Blend on high for 2 minutes. Strain with a cheesecloth. If there is a lot of pulp remaining, toss in the blender and add a cup of water. Repeat the process.
    • The milk is ready. Add coconut condensed milk and whisk until fully combined. Add oat milk, vanilla bean paste, pinch of cinnamon and give it a good mix.
    • Serve over ice and sprinkle with cinnamon before serving. Enjoy!

    Notes

    This drink would be good in the fridge for 2 days as it’s made with fresh nut milk. 
  • Healthy Tropical Green Smoothie

    Healthy Tropical Green Smoothie

    This green smoothie does NOT taste green – it’s sweet, creamy and refreshing and tastes just like a tropical smoothie!

    This smoothie is perfect for any time of the day – boost your energy levels in the morning or make it the perfect afternoon pick-me-up to combat your slump. No caffeine, but with energy boosting ingredients like spinach, pineapple and apples, this will leave you feeling active and alert.

    My pro tip: Try adding mushroom powders like lion’s mane mushroom or reishi mushroom powders for an added boost of natural energy.

    What Ingredients Do I Need?

    You would need these ingredients for the perfect tropical green smoothie:

    • frozen mango
    • frozen spinach
    • frozen pineapple
    • flax meal
    • chia seeds
    • avocado
    • apple
    • oat milk

    Make sure your fruits are frozen for the perfect texture. I prefer frozen spinach too to ensure the texture is thick and creamy. If you don’t have frozen spinach, you can also use one cup of regular spinach.

    This recipe is 100% vegan and gluten free (substitute oat milk with any other plant based milk)

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    Healthy Tropical Green Smoothie

    This green smoothie does NOT taste green – it's sweet, creamy and refreshing and tastes just like a tropical smoothie!
    Total Time5 minutes
    Course: Drinks
    Keyword: smoothie, smoothie recipes
    Servings: 1

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup frozen mango
    • 3 cubes frozen spinach (or 1 cup regular spinach)
    • 1/2 cup frozen pineapple
    • 1 tbsp flax meal
    • 1 tbsp chia seeds
    • 1/2 avocado
    • 1/2 apple
    • 1 cup oat milk (sub any other plant based milk)

    Instructions

    • Add all the ingredients to a high speed blender. Add more milk if required to reach your desired consistency.
    • Blend for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Serve cold!
  • Pumpkin Spice Cold Foam Matcha

    Pumpkin Spice Cold Foam Matcha

    This pumpkin spice cold foam matcha is comfort in a cup. Skip the Starbucks and make this in just 15 minutes!

    Pumpkin Cold Foam Matcha

    What’s in this Pumpkin Cold Foam Matcha?

    • Pure Matcha Powder
    • Whipped Coconut Cream
    • Barista Oat Milk
    • Pumpkin Pie Spice
    • Maple Syrup
    • Vanilla Extract

    Pumpkin spice really does the trick in elevating the flavour of the cold foam. Coconut cream is also the perfect choice to make a vegan cold foam because of its thick creamy texture. It’s also a healthier option that can be used in other recipes too!

    Coconut Cream is an healthy option you can use to make vegan cold foam!

    How do I make the Pumpkin Spice Cold Foam?

    Blend together chilled coconut whipping cream, oat milk, pumpkin spice, vanilla extract and maple syrup in a high speed blender. You can use any other substitute for the sweetener or use barista oat milk for a foamier texture. The amount of pumpkin cream is perfect for one so you can multiply the recipe for more people. You can store this in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days.

    You can find the directions of making it in the video below.

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    Pumpkin Spice Cold Foam Matcha

    This pumpkin spice cold foam matcha is comfort in a cup. Skip the Starbucks and make this in just 15 minutes!
    Cook Time15 minutes
    Total Time15 minutes
    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: Fusion
    Keyword: matcha, pumpkin spice
    Servings: 1

    Ingredients

    Pumpkin Spice Cold Foam

    • 1/4 cup coconut cream
    • 1/2 cup oat milk
    • 1/2 tsp pumpkin spice
    • 1 tbsp maple syrup

    Matcha Latte

    • 2 tsp pure matcha
    • 1/3 cup water
    • 1 cup ice
    • oat milk
    • pumpkin spice (top)

    Instructions

    • Blend ingredients for the cold foam. Put the foam into fridge.
    • Heat up water but making sure it's not boiling. Add water to matcha and whisk with a matcha whisk until mixture is frothy.
    • Add the mixture over ice, followed by oat milk, pumpkin spice cold foam and finally more pumpkin spice!
  • 5-min Blueberry Matcha Smoothie

    5-min Blueberry Matcha Smoothie

    Replace your morning cuppa’ coffee with this energy boosting smoothie – made with just 6 ingredients!

    5-minute Blueberry Matcha Smoothie

    POV: You found the perfect smoothie to start your day.

    This smoothie just takes 5 minutes to make with pantry staples and a good quality matcha powder. The matcha I used for this recipe was the Barista Blend by Naoki Matcha. (not sponsored).

    How to make the best THICK smoothie!

    This blueberry matcha smoothie is filled with anti-oxidants

    The key to any good smoothie is the texture. Once you’ve nailed the texture, you are pretty much the smoothie master.

    Firstly, it’s important to use frozen fruits or vegetables. If the fruits are not frozen, chances are that your smoothie will be runny and it would taste most like a juice than a smoothie. Ensure that at least 1-2 fruits added are frozen.

    Secondly, it’s important to use a high speed blender to ensure the ingredients are blended together smoothly and there are no remaining chunks. I have heard good reviews about the Vitamix and Ninja brands but I have yet to try them!

    Lastly, it’s crucial to add the plant based milk in small amounts until you get the texture you desire. You can add even more less than the amount stated if you want the texture of a nice cream.

    The other ingredients to get that texture for the smoothie are: banana, frozen blueberries, gluten free oats, frozen avocado and any plant based milk. I used unsweetened oat milk!

    How much matcha powder should I add?

    I added 1 tsp of matcha powder but you can add more for a stronger caffeine boost. Use a high quality matcha powder to ensure that it blends well with the smoothie and doesn’t taste too bitter.

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    5-min Blueberry Matcha Smoothie

    Replace your morning cuppa' coffee with this energy boosting smoothie – made with just 6 ingredients!
    Cook Time5 minutes
    Total Time5 minutes
    Course: Breakfast, Drinks
    Keyword: blueberry, matcha, smoothie

    Equipment

    • 1 High Speed Blender

    Ingredients

    • 1/2 ripe banana
    • 1 cup frozen blueberries
    • 1 tsp matcha powder
    • 1 tbsp gluten free oats
    • 1/4 cup frozen avocado
    • 3/4 cup plant milk

    Instructions

    • Blend all ingredients in a high speed blender until smooth. Add milk gradually during the blending process to ensure you reach your desired consistency.