Spring Love Elixir Recipe (Vegan + Gluten-Free)

Two servings of spring love elixir.

Spring is in the air! The weather is warming up, plant life is flourishing again, and the air is beautiful.

Coincidentally, spring is also considered the season of love, due to the increased production of dopamine in the brain. As the “happiness” hormone, dopamine drives us to seek out experiences or activities that trigger its release.

This is why fast food is so addictive – eating it releases a huge amount of dopamine, which makes you want to eat more and more!

Fortunately, you can get the same dopamine boost by eating healthy, wholesome foods. And if you want to experience the joy of the season of love in a cup, you’ll love this spring love elixir recipe!

This elixir is both grounding and uplifting, giving you that amazing dopamine rush while nourishing your body and calming your mind.

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What is ashwagandha?

If you’ve never heard of Ashwagandha before, you might be thinking “Ashwa-” What?!

Ashwagandha is one of the most important herbs in Ayurveda and has been used medicinally for thousands of years.

Ashwagandha is a tonic and energizing herb that has many health benefits. (1)

These include the following:

It can help to enhance Male and female fertility
Helps relieve stress and anxiety
Improves blood circulation
May improve athletic performance
May improve sleep quality and promote healthy sleep.

Health benefits of cocoa

If you want the flavor of chocolate without any added sugar, dairy, or extra fat, you’ll love cocoa!

Cocoa is the substance from which chocolate is made. Cocoa beans are fermented and roasted to produce cocoa powder or cocoa powder.

Before it is over-processed and turned into chocolate, cocoa is naturally rich in antioxidants, and is high in vitamins and minerals such as potassium, magnesium, and iron.

Like ashwagandha, cocoa is a stimulant and tonic, and helps fight inflammation in the body.

Wonderful rose water

Rose water has so many health and beauty benefits – no wonder it’s become so popular lately!

Rose water has been used in cosmetics and as an ingredient in foods and drinks for thousands of years. It is produced by steam distilling rose petals.

Rose water is associated with helping to support and open the heart. It can also soothe irritated skin, is a good source of vitamin C, can aid in healthy digestion, improve your mood, and has anti-aging properties.

In addition to all these health benefits, Yogananda said that the sweetness of roses imparts the essence of divine love! What’s not to love about that? 😉

Feel the love!

It’s spring, which means love is in the air!

You can feel the love and dopamine boost that comes with the season with my Spring Love Elixir recipe, all while nourishing your body and mind.

It contains less sugar than fruit juice and can give you a caffeine-free boost better than coffee!

There is a certain kind of power that can truly serve us right now to step into expansion mode, from winter to spring light! With a good elixir, you can embrace the energy of the season and like newly blooming plant life, grow stronger, healthier and more vibrant with spring!

All my love

Spring Love Elixir

Kimberly Snyder

1 cup Almond, hemp, oat, or coconut milk
2 teaspoon cocoa powder
1 teaspoon rose water (Can be purchased bottled from a health store, or online.)
¼ teaspoon Ashwagandha powder
maple syrup or raw honey (according to taste)

Heat the milk over medium-high heat and when it comes to a boil, pour it into the cup.
Add the rest of the ingredients and mix well.
Use a frother if you want to make a frothy drink for yourself (totally optional).

Other Great Elixir Recipes

When it comes to healthy living, there’s always room for a healthy drink. A healthy drink is a great way to help you feel relaxed and calm all year round. Here are five more healthy favorite recipes that you can enjoy, no matter the season.