#healthyelixir

Irish moss sea moss, coconut milk, and warming spices are used to make this creamy and tasty vegan drink.

Ingredients: 1 cup Irish moss soaked and rinsed. 4 cups filtered water. 1 cup coconut milk. 1/4 cup maple syrup. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Pinch of sea salt.

Instructions: In a blender, combine soaked and rinsed Irish moss with filtered water. Blend on high until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes. Strain mixture through a fine mesh sieve to remove any remaining solids. Return strained liquid to the blender. Add coconut milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of sea salt. Blend until well combined and frothy. Pour into glasses and serve chilled. Optional: garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon or grated nutmeg.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes

Berry-rich mixed berries, ripe bananas, and healthy spinach all work well together in this colorful smoothie elixir. Chia seeds add fiber and omega-3 fatty acids, and maple syrup can be used to add a little sweetness if you want to. Great for morning or afternoon art sessions!

Ingredients: 2 ripe bananas. 1 cup frozen mixed berries. 1 cup spinach leaves. 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk. 1 tablespoon chia seeds. 1 tablespoon maple syrup optional.

Instructions: Peel the bananas and cut them up. A blender should be used to blend the bananas, mixed berries, spinach leaves, almond milk, chia seeds, and maple syrup if using. Blend until smooth and creamy. If needed, change the amount of almond milk to get the consistency you want. Put the drink into glasses and decorate them with fresh berries or chia seeds for a more artistic look.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes

This bright drink has the sweetness of pineapple, the sourness of raspberries, the earthiness of beets, and the coolness of mint. It's a healthy, hydrating drink that you can have at any time of the day.

Ingredients: 1 cup pineapple chunks. 1/2 cup raspberries. 1 small beet, peeled and chopped. A handful of fresh mint leaves. 1 cup cold water.

Instructions: In a blender, put in chunks of pineapple, raspberries, chopped beet, and fresh mint leaves. Add cold water. Mix until it's smooth. To get rid of any pulp, strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth. Pour into glasses and serve right away. Have fun!

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes