In this blog, Kari - De Groene Mama - shares three delicious and original summer drinks! Read on to find out more!

In this blog, you'll find three delicious, sunny recipes for three different times of the day. A colourful vegan smoothie, a delicious mocktail and a plant-based drink to relax with in the evening before bed. For several months now, I've been going alcohol-free more and more often, and I'm really enjoying it. There are many advantages to living alcohol-free, such as better sleep and waking up feeling fitter. And it makes me more creative in coming up with tasty drinks for the evening! My ultimate favourite is my ginger beer mocktail. But I also think the vegan chocolate milk in this blog is a delicious alternative to a nightcap.

Morning Sunshine Smoothie

  • 3 tbsp vegan quark
  • 1 tbsp Vitaminfit hemp seeds, for protein and omega 3 and 6
  • 1 tbsp Vitaminfit grape seed, for antioxidants and healthy blood vessels
  • 2 handfuls of summer fruit, such as strawberries, raspberries, berries and blackberries (choose frozen in winter)
  • 2 handfuls of washed endive

Put all the ingredients in a blender, adding ice cubes if desired, and blend this rich summer smoothie into a delicious drink. Add your Vitaminfit drops and you're ready for the day! I add iron, B12 and vitamin D drops to this smoothie.

Afternoon Bliss Mocktail

  • 150 ml ginger beer
  • ½ squeezed lime or lemon
  • 2 to 3 fresh mint leaves
  • 2 to 3 slices of fresh ginger
  • 1 ice cube
  • Optional, for variety: add a little kombucha

Put all the ingredients in a whisky glass, stir and you're ready to end the working day with this delicious mocktail. It tastes even better with a stainless steel straw! For an extra vitamin C boost, you can add your Vitaminfit vitamin C drops to this drink.

Evening Rest Cocoa

  • 200 ml oat drink
  • ½ tbsp cocoa
  • ½ tsp vanilla sugar

Put the ingredients in a saucepan and heat over a low heat while stirring with a whisk. Remove from the heat when it is hot enough to your liking and pour into a mug. For extra relaxation, I add my Vitaminfit Valerian drops to this vegan hot chocolate in the evening.

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