Chaga Milk Recipe

Audrey Ferguson |  Updated on: August 21, 2023

by Lynn Marie Morski, MD

Chaga mushrooms have numerous potential health benefits, which has made them an attractive option in supplement circles.

As a part of traditional Siberian folk medicine, humans have been using Chaga for centuries to support overall health. Nowadays, Western medicine is researching chaga to learn how this fungus can affect the human body. So far, seminal studies have found some promising results.

Chaga's unsightly, wood-like appearance and unpleasant taste mean it is not typically consumed as a food. Instead, users prefer to use it as a powder or inside capsules. That said, the powder can be used in several recipes, masking the flavor while still providing health benefits.

This article covers a really straightforward chaga milk recipe. Learn how to make Chaga milk and what its benefits are in the following sections.

Chaga Milk Benefits

Chaga mushrooms have several potential benefits, but their primary benefit is their ability to decrease inflammation. This benefits the immune system, as long-term inflammation is linked to numerous ailments.

As well as reducing inflammation, Chaga consumption can promote the formation of protective cytokines in the body. These are proteins that play a role in immune response, which means Chaga could help to fight off bacteria and viruses.

Like other medicinal mushrooms, Chaga also provides the benefits of beta-glucans and polysaccharides, compounds that have a positive impact on the body. Furthermore, Chaga contains betulinic acid, which it acquires from the birch trees on which it grows. Betulinic acid is a form of triterpene sterol, which has been found to have antiviral properties.

Most studies on Chaga to date have only been completed on animals and test tube subjects. As a result, it's unclear how it affects humans and to what extent its benefits work. Nevertheless, numerous individuals have enjoyed using Chaga supplements for their potential to support overall wellbeing.

Learn more about Chaga mushrooms in our complete guide to their benefits. For now, keep reading to discover how to make Chaga milk with our easy recipe.

How to Make Chaga Milk

Making Chaga milk is a really straightforward process. You can use it in smoothies and lattes or drink it straight.

There are lots of possibilities for using Chaga milk. The best part is that it is completely plant-based and can be made with your choice of milk alternative. One of our favorite versions is a Chaga mushroom coconut milk drink. This recipe uses raw honey, but you can switch it out for maple syrup to make it vegan-friendly, too.

And don't worry about getting hold of raw Chaga – you can use mushroom powder for this beverage.

If you are wondering what Chaga milk tastes like, this recipe has a very similar taste and consistency to almond milk. That's because this recipe features plenty of soaked almonds to replicate the flavor of plant-based milk.

Chaga Milk Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups almonds, soaked overnight and drained
• 2 liters water
• 3 tsp chaga powder
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp cinnamon/nutmeg
• 1-2 tbsp honey/maple syrup
• Pinch of salt

Instructions

1. Blend the almonds and water at high speed until well-combined – about 30 seconds.
2. Strain the mixture through a cheesecloth or nut milk bag into a large mixing bowl.
3. Add it back to the blender with the rest of the ingredients and blitz for a few more seconds.
4. Pour into a milk bottle or mason jar and keep in the fridge for up to five days.

Final Thoughts About Chaga Milk

Chaga milk is a unique way to consume chaga mushrooms. All you need is Chaga powder, water, almonds, and some extra flavorings.

You can keep Chaga milk in the fridge for up to five days, using it in place of regular milk.

If Chaga milk isn’t your thing, check out the other recipes on the VidaCap website. Or, explore our range of flavorless mushroom capsules that fit seamlessly into everyday life.