As the holiday season draws near, we’re excited to bring you some delightful, health-boosting recipes that you can enjoy with loved ones. We know that the holiday’s can be a time when we over-indulge, so we share these functional and delicious recipes for you to enjoy the season and keep your body and mind feeling their best! That’s why we’re highlighting adaptogens—nature’s little helpers that support our bodies in managing stress and promoting balance.
What Are Adaptogens?
Adaptogens are incredible herbs and plants that enhance our resilience to stress. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), they are valued for their ability to nourish and harmonize the body’s systems. They can help us feel more grounded and energized—perfect for those holiday festivities!
Festive Adaptogenic Mocktail Recipes
- Tart Cherry Sleep Elixir 🍒
Ingredients:
- 1 cup tart cherry juice (no added sugar)
- 1 tsp ashwagandha powder
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1 cup sparkling water
- Fresh cherries or lemon slices for garnish
Instructions:
- In a glass, combine tart cherry juice, ashwagandha powder, and lemon juice.
- Stir well to mix everything together.
- Top with sparkling water and add ice.
- Garnish with fresh cherries or a slice of lemon.
Why We Love It: Tart cherry juice is known for its natural melatonin, which can help improve sleep quality. Paired with calming ashwagandha, this elixir is perfect for winding down after a busy day of holiday preparations.
- Turmeric Citrus Fizz 🍊
Ingredients:
- 1 cup fresh orange juice
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp ginger juice (or grated fresh ginger)
- 1 cup soda water
- Fresh orange slices for garnish
Instructions:
- In a glass, combine the orange juice, turmeric, and ginger.
- Stir well to mix all the ingredients.
- Top with soda water and add ice.
- Garnish with fresh orange slices.
Benefits: Turmeric is known for its anti-inflammatory properties, while ginger supports digestion, making this a refreshing and energizing choice.
- Cinnamon Spiced Apple Cider Mocktail
Ingredients:
- 2 cups unsweetened apple cider
- 1 tsp reishi mushroom powder
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tbsp maple syrup (optional)
- Fresh apple slices and cinnamon sticks for garnish
Instructions:
- In a saucepan, heat the apple cider over low heat until warm.
- Stir in the reishi mushroom powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and maple syrup (if using).
- Pour into mugs and garnish with fresh apple slices and a cinnamon stick.
Optional to serve this one chilled over ice!
Why We Love It: This cozy mocktail combines the warm, comforting flavors of apple cider and spices with the immune-boosting properties of reishi mushrooms, aka the mushroom of immortality.
Enjoy!!! Let us know what you try and how you like it 😌
