![]() Thanks in large part to the chicory root, the texture and taste are surprisingly similar to coffee, but without the acidity or bitterness that would often mess with my stomach. The powder dissolves easily, and you end up with a comforting frothy drink that’s a little bit sweet and caffeine-free. ![]() You can drink Dandy Blend hot or cold - you can even bake with it - but my go-to recipe is a heaping tablespoon mixed with boiling water and oat milk. I bought the big two-pound bag so that I wouldn’t run out. Having something to replace coffee with has made the thought of quitting it much easier, and now that I’m working from home, without the temptation of coffee breaks with co-workers or as an excuse to leave the office for a few minutes, I finally went for it. I really liked the taste of it and have been using it on and off as an alternative ever since. I actually found it about five years ago, while visiting a friend who was pregnant and not drinking coffee. The only thing I really miss about coffee anymore is the taste, so most mornings I replace it with a hot cup of Dandy Blend.ĭandy Blend is a malty powder made of five simple ingredients: dandelion root, chicory root, sugar beetroot, barley, and rye. But now that I am fully weaned, I have more energy all day, feel less groggy, have fewer mood swings, and sleep more soundly. It took a few weeks for me to adjust, with morning headaches and afternoons that felt like I might nod off at my desk. In fact, I stopped drinking all caffeinated beverages. ![]() I love the taste of coffee, but I don’t love how it makes me feel - first anxious, then distracted, and then run down. ![]()
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