Summer is coming up, and it’s time to start finding new recipes to keep you refreshed during the warm weather. Here are some mood-boosting drink recipe ideas that are not only delicious, but also have mood-boosting benefits:
Rose Green Tea
Rose tea can soothe and reduce stress. You can add rose petals to your tea if you’re looking for a floral flavor. If you like the taste of floral drinks, this recipe from TeaFloor will be perfect for you.
1 Litre Water
2 Tbsp Rose Green Tea
½ Cup Rose Petals
1 tsp Lemon Juice
If you want to add an extra mood boost, you can incorporate one of our Mood Lozenges to this recipe. Simply melt 1 lozenge in hot water before mixing it into the rest of the blend.
Green Smoothie
This green smoothie is the drink to try if you want something icy to cool you down. This recipe from The Butter Half will help you boost your mood and help you defeat the warm weather.
1 cup almond milk
1 tablespoon collagen peptides
2 tablespoons chia seeds
3 tablespoons hemp seeds
1 tablespoon ground flax seed
1 tablespoon spirulina powder
½ teaspoon ashwagandha powder
1 teaspoon St John's wort tincture
½ cup spinach
½ cup baby kale
1 ripe banana
1 cup ice
Ginger Shots
Ginger shots are great for boosting immunity and providing antioxidants. And since most of your serotonin is produced in the gut, this will benefit you as well. If you want something quick to drink, check out this recipe when it gets warmer outside.
½ cup fresh ginger knobs
½ cup lemon juice (squeezing 3-4 lemons should produce about ½ cup juice OR use organic bottled juice)
¼ cup water (or use coconut water)
⅛ tsp ground cayenne pepper (o ground black pepper)
Blueberry Smoothie
Blueberries have an antioxidant known as flavonoids, which helps increase the production of dopamine. Blueberry Season lasts until September, so you’ll still have time to enjoy this recipe when summer is over.
2 ripe bananas
2/3 cup frozen blueberries
2/3 cup plant-based milk
1/4 teaspoon vanilla bean powder
Choc-banana Smoothie Bowl
If you’re craving chocolate, you can make this Choc-banana Smoothie Bowl that will satisfy your cravings and boost your mood.
1 frozen banana
1/2 cup coconut milk
1 tablespoon cacao powder
1 tablespoon shredded coconut
1 tablespoon coconut oil
1/2 tablespoon maca powder
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon chia seeds
2 dates
Disclaimer: The information stated in this article is for educational purposes only. The information stated is not intended to treat, diagnose or cure any disease, condition, or other physical or mental ailment of the human body. The desire to make any changes to one's dietary habits or supplementation should be consulted and discussed with a licensed medical professional.
