Tart Cherry Sleepy Time Mocktail

Tart Cherry Sleepy Time Mocktail: A Nightly Drink for Restful Sleep and Gut Health

Are you looking for a delicious and healthy drink that can help you get a good night's sleep? Introducing the Tart Cherry Sleepy Time Mocktail - the perfect nightcap for anyone looking to improve their sleeping habits and gut health!

As a nutritionist and personal trainer, I understand the importance of sleep, and I have been drinking this mocktail for the past 9 months. It has become my go-to recipe, and it has even gone viral on TikTok!

What Makes the Sleepy Girl Mocktail?

The recipe only requires two key ingredients: pure tart cherry juice or concentrate and magnesium powder. Here's why they are essential for a good night's sleep:

1. Pure Tart Cherry Juice - Tart cherries contain a high concentration of melatonin, a hormone that regulates the sleep-wake cycle and induces drowsiness at night. They are also rich in the amino acid tryptophan, which helps the body produce serotonin, a neurotransmitter that promotes relaxation.

2. Magnesium - Magnesium glycinate is a vital mineral that regulates melatonin and cortisol production, promoting muscle relaxation and reducing anxiety.

This power couple is linked to positive sleep results, making this mocktail perfect for your nighttime routine.

Mocktail Beneficial Add-Ins

• Citrus - Adding fresh citrus juice like lemon or lime provides vitamin C, which supports your adrenals and helps your body recover from stress-related damage.

• Prebiotic Soda or Mineral Water - Top off your mocktail with prebiotic soda or mineral-enriched bubbly water. Not only does it taste great, but it also supports beneficial gut bacteria. However, be aware that prebiotics may trigger digestive discomfort like gas and bloating.

  • Favorite sources: Poppi cherry lime flavor and lime flavored Topo Chico mineral water

• Sea Salt - Add a pinch of sea salt to support your adrenal glands and promote optimal hydration. Sea salt is also rich in magnesium, which helps promote restful, deep sleep.

Now that you have the nutritional background on this viral TikTok drink, start making your own and enjoy a restful sleep and improved gut health! Check out the Nourished Roots membership for more tips on supporting optimal sleep.

MORE HEALTHY MOCKTAIL + BEVERAGES

Adrenal Cocktail

Harmony Hot Chocolate

Fire Cider Bone Broth

Moon Milk

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Tart Cherry Sleepy Time Mocktail: A Nightly Drink for Restful Sleep and Gut Health

Servings: 1 Prep: 5 MIN Cook time: 0 MIN

Ingredients

• ¼ cup tart cherry juice or 2 Tbsp tart cherry juice concentrate

• 1 scoop or serving magnesium powder

• Top with prebiotic soda or mineral sparkling water

• pinch of sea salt

• Ice

Directions

1. Start by pouring cherry juice or concentrate into a tall glass. Mix in magnesium powder and add ice. Top it off with soda or mineral water, and stir until all the ingredients are well combined. For an extra zing, squeeze in lime juice and add a pinch of sea salt. Finally, sit back, relax, and enjoy the rest of your night!

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Homemade Ginger Ale

experience the perfect blend of sweet, spicy and refreshing flavors with this gut-friendly ginger ale. You don't have to sacrifice taste for health when it comes to this classic soda!

Do you ever find yourself craving ginger ale during a flight, even if you're not a soda person? Just me?

It could be because ginger is known to help with motion sickness.

HEALTH BENEFITS OF GINGER

Ginger is more than just a tasty spice; it also offers a range of health benefits. Studies have indicated that ginger and its compounds can boost digestive activity, speed up stomach emptying, and even alleviate nausea. Ginger is an anti-inflammatory agent, which can help improve digestion, support the release of blood-pressure regulating hormones, and enhance overall wellness.

INGREDIENTS

This simple recipe only uses 4 ingredients: ginger root, lime juice, honey and sparkling water.

The carbonated soda fizz in this drink is due to the sparkling water. Even when it isn't a high-calorie beverage, the bubbles make it feel like a treat.

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A refreshing twist on ginger ale: Homemade healthy version

Experience the perfect blend of sweet, spicy and refreshing flavors with this gut-friendly ginger ale. You don't have to sacrifice taste for health when it comes to this classic soda!

Servings: 4-8 Prep: 10 MIN Cook time: 20 MIN

Ingredients

• 1 cup of ginger root, washed well, unpeeled and sliced

• 2 cups filtered water

• 2-4 Tbsp honey

• Juice of ½-1 lime

• sparkling mineral water

DIRECTIONS

1. To a small saucepan, add sliced ginger and water and simmer over low heat for 20 minutes.

2. Strain the ginger juice into a glass measuring cup. Allow it to cool for 5 minutes and then stir in the honey and lime juice.

3. Chill for at least 30 minutes. When ready to serve, pour about 2-4 Tbsp of ginger syrup into a glass filled with ice.

4. Top with sparkling mineral water and mix with a glass straw or spoon.

5. Garnish with a lime wedge, fresh mint or ginger root and enjoy!

Notes

• Are you planning to serve a beverage at an upcoming event? Here is a great tip: triple the recipe the night before, so that the syrup is ready and chilled. This not only saves time but also guarantees that the drink will be refreshingly cold. Plus, tripling the recipe ensures that everyone can have more than one glass!

Harmony Hot Chocolate

Harmony hot chocolate cacao blend for PMS support that tastes delicious! 

Ladies, I will only say this once! PMS is not required to have a period! 

This means that the cramping, headaches, and/or bloating can be prevented!

The most common reason for PMS is due to inadequate production of progesterone. For women, progesterone is important for the regulation of ovulation and menstruation. High levels of stress, such as from a poor diet, low carb/low calorie diet, excessive exercise, anxiety and lack of sleep - all can decrease progesterone levels which creates an imbalance in your hormones. 

Ways that we can bring harmony back to our hormones is by: 

• Eating high-water content foods like watermelon, cucumbers, berries, citrus fruits

• Increase fiber foods like avocado, pears, berries, chia seeds, legumes

• Consume fermented foods like kimchi, sauerkraut, miso soup

• Drink more water

• Honoring self care by: wearing comfy, loose fitting clothing, keep your schedule as open as possible for extra downtime, and nourish yourself with naps, gentle walks, and stretching

But the most fun and easy way that is not on this list is making hot chocolate! We most often crave chocolate so why not indulge in the way that benefits our hormones and cravings!
That is why I started incorporating Organifi Harmony Blend before and during my menstrual cycle. Harmony blend combines powerful superfoods and adaptogens that support inner balance and hormone bliss! And if you decide you want the quick fix, because who doesn’t!? Here is a promo code for ROOTS15 for 15% off! 

But if you would like to make a harmony blend at home, here is an affordable and ingredient accessible blend adapted from the OG - Organifi Harmony! 

Raw Cacao - Sure you could use regular cocoa powder for this recipe but I want to make sure you are getting the full benefits of this superfood. Raw cacao provides high antioxidant levels, improves mood, and the obvious- hormone balance!

Rest of the ingredients: maca, cinnamon, ginger, turmeric, and optional ashwagandha are also beneficial in providing optimal hormonal support while mirroring the taste of a delicious hot chocolate mixture! Even though ashwagandha powder is the star of hormone balance, this product can be hard to find, tends to be on the expensive side, and creates an “earthy” bitter taste that may be off putting. 

More balancing drinks you may like: adrenal cream cider, adrenal cocktail, fire cider bone broth, moon milk, roots juice, and chai spice. 

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Harmony hot chocolate cacao blend for PMS support that tastes delicious! 

Ingredients

Harmony Blend

• 2 Tbsp raw cacao powder (or cocoa powder)

• 1 tsp maca powder

• ¼ tsp cinnamon

• ¼ tso ginger

• ¼ tsp turmeric 

• ¼ tsp ashwagandha (optional)

Hot chocolate 

• ½ cup or more coconut milk

• 1 tsp or more sweetener of choice (ie stevia, honey, pure maple syrup)

• ½ tsp mct oil or coconut oil

• 1 scoop collagen (optional)

Directions

1. Add the harmony blend ingredients to a small bowl and mix until fully combined. 

2. Transfer to a spice jar and store in a dry place until ready to use. 

3. If using a milk frother: add coconut milk, sweetener, oil, and 1-2 Tbsp of harmony blend mixture to milk frother and blend. Serve right away with a dash of cinnamon. 

4. If using stovetop: Add milk, sweetener, oil, and 1-2 Tbsp of harmony blend mixture to small saucepan. Heat for 5-8 minutes on medium heat. Optional but worth it, add mixture to blender and blend for 20 seconds. Serve right away with a dash of cinnamon.

Notes

1. Feel free to use the harmony blend in smoothies, overnight or regular oats, and yogurt. 

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Adrenal Cream Cider

Adrenal Cream Cider - If hot apple cider and a creamy chai latte had a balanced, blood sugar baby - you would have adrenal cream cider! Adapted from the original adrenal cocktail - fall version

We are nearing the end of our blood sugar series this week and I just had to save the best for last! 

1| Because we are entering fall

2| I’m sure everyone is tired of the pumpkin spice latte

And even though I do have a great pumpkin spice latte recipe to share with you guys - this is not the time. Haha. 

The time is for the adrenal cocktail - fall version! You heard it right, the traditional adrenal cocktail version that is made with simple ingredients (fresh fruit juice, coconut milk/cream, hydrolyzed collagen powder, and sea salt) has now been transformed into a warm and comforting fall drink. How? Let’s break it down! 

Organic Apple Juice - Has a notable amount of vitamin C, a key component of the body’s immune system and is needed when your adrenal glands are producing cortisol during stressful situations. Bonus* Apples contain an adequate amount of fiber and malic acid which may improve the digestive rate and can support liver function. 

Coconut Cream/Milk - Coconut milk has stable saturated fatty acids that help stabilize blood sugar levels and provides your body with energy. Depending on your preference in texture you can use either unsweetened coconut milk or cream. Personally, I think the cream is better and provides that “latte” texture to the drink! 

Hydrolyzed Collagen Powder - Collagen acts as a blood sugar regulator and provides essential amino acids to support and build a resilient gut and boost cortisol production. 
Cinnamon - Is that special spice that helps to naturally balance blood sugar, don’t skimp on it! 

Sea Salt or pink Himalayan sea salt - contain essential electrolytes and minerals like potassium, sodium, and magnesium that are key for energy production, blood pressure, and adrenal function. 

All of these power forces create a hot apple cider meets chai latte taste. It’s just so hard to put into words how amazing this drink tastes! 

Before you make your new favorite fall drink, head over to the OG adrenal cocktail post for more nutrition facts on how this is supporting your adrenals and when you should be drinking the adrenal cocktail. 

Are you a visual person? Me too! That’s why I created a video on how to make the Adrenal Cream Cider on IG reels below.

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Adrenal Cream Cider - If hot apple cider and a creamy chai latte had a balanced, blood sugar baby - you would have adrenal cream cider! Adapted from the original adrenal cocktail - fall version

Ingredients

• 4-8 oz 100% apple juice

• 2-4 Tbsp coconut milk or cream

• 1 scoop of collagen

• ½ - 1 tsp cinnamon

• Generous pinch of sea salt

• Cinnamon sticks

Directions

1. In a small saucepan, add a cinnamon stick and apple juice and cook on medium-high heat until slightly boiling and fragrant, about 5-10 min. Take off heat.

2. In a milk frother, blender or a glass using a handheld frother - add coconut milk or cream, collagen, cinnamon, and sea salt and blend until smooth and creamy. 

3. Transfer hot apple cider to a glass and pour cream over. Stir to combine and enjoy!

Creamy Coconut Lime Mint Frozen Margarita

Creamy Coconut Lime Mint Frozen Margarita - A light and refreshing tropical escape - Made with healthy fats and protein - great as a blood sugar stabilizer. Mocktail version is great as a snack option! 

If you have been with me long enough, you know tequila-based cocktails are my favorite! Hello, chili lime mango smoothie, the perfect Paloma, and spicy watermelon margarita. But I think this one may be my new favorite! 

Why, do you ask? Maybe it’s because coconut is my favorite fruit. Or that the song, Coconut - Harry Nilsson showed me that limes and coconuts should be married. Or that this cocktail literally takes me on a virtual tropical vacation. 

And yes, those things are true, but what I love about this recipe is that it’s great as a mocktail. Very similar to the adrenal cocktail, if you add a scoop of collagen to the recipe, you will have an even ratio of fat to protein to carb, making this a great blood sugar stabilizer! 

Even if you are still enjoying this as a libation, coconuts have a stable, saturated fatty acid that helps to stabilize blood sugar levels as well as to decrease the rate of alcohol absorption. But that doesn’t mean you need to overconsume! 

Cocktails can be great if consumed in a balanced way so cheers and drink responsibly! 

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Creamy Coconut Lime Mint Frozen Margarita - A light and refreshing tropical escape - Made with healthy fats and protein - great as a blood sugar stabilizer. Mocktail version is great as a snack option! 

Ingredients

• ½ cup ice

• ½ cup coconut water

• ¼ cup coconut cream

• 3 oz tequila

• Juice of one lime

• A small handful of fresh mint

• 1-2 Tbsp sweetener (pure maple syrup, honey)

• Pinch of sea salt

• 1 scoop collagen (optional)

(makes 2 servings)

Directions

1. In a blender, blend all ingredients until smooth and creamy. Taste test -may need to add more lime juice, fresh mint, or sweetener for desired taste. 

2. Pour into a salted rim margarita glass and garnish with coconut flakes, lime wedge, and fresh mint. Enjoy responsibly!