Recipes
Watermelon Water & Strawberry Pops
Are recovery popsicles a thing? They sure are. These pops are as refreshing as they are good for the bod, especially after a workout. The citrulline found in watermelon water has shown to help with muscle recovery. Potassium from watermelon and strawberries also aid in bodily functions and tissue repair.
Ingredients:
18 oz (1.5 bottles) DRINKmelon watermelon water
1 cup strawberries, stems removed
juice of 3 lemons or limes
20 mint leaves, chopped
Directions:
Blend together all the ingredients until very smooth. Pour the mixture into pop molds and freeze for 1 hour, then insert sticks and freeze for at least 4 hours more, or until solid. Makes 6 (3-oz.) pops.
Creamy Avo + Maple Water Glow Pops
These “glow pops” are perfect for those looking to cool down this summer – the healthy way. What could be more fun than enjoying a popsicle with an array of health benefits? Healthy fats, hydrating maple water, and a little zest make these irresistible on a hot day.
Ingredients:
1 medium avocado, pitted and peeled
¹⁄8 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon chili powder, plus more (optional) for garnish
zest and juice of 1 lime
1/4 cup almonds or cashews
1 cup DRINKmaple maple water
1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
Directions:
Blend together all the ingredients until very smooth. Pour the mixture into pop molds and freeze for 1 hour, then insert sticks and freeze for at least 4 hours more, or until solid. Just before serving, unmold the pops and sprinkle each with chili powder, if desired. Makes 5 or 6 (3-oz.) pops.
Happy Healthy Gut Smoothie
It is commonly known that probiotics are essential for a healthy gut, offering “good” bacteria that promote healthy digestion. But did you know that prebiotics are a thing, too? These compounds have the all important job of “feeding” the probiotics. By pairing them together, you can achieve an even better result in gut health and overall well-being.
We are excited to have teamed up with Maple Hill Creamery to create a wholesome smoothie that offers both. Maple water is full of naturally occurring prebiotics while Maple Hill’s new “cleaner” kefir contains live and active probiotic cultures. A dose of greens and berries rounds out the protein and nutrient-filled shake.
Ingredients:
12 oz. (1 bottle) DRINKmaple
12 oz. Maple Hill Creamery Kefir Maple
2 cups spinach or kale
1 cup strawberries or raspberries
Directions:
Mix all ingredients in high powered blender and enjoy. Serves 2.
Tap the Sap
Two ingredients. One light and tasty cocktail. We suggest making a pitcher; these will go quickly!
Ingredients:
4 oz. DRINKmaple maple water
2 oz. vanilla vodka
Directions:
Pour over ice and enjoy. Garnish with vanilla bean. Makes one cocktail.
Maple Water Overnight Oats
Still using regular water? Maple water adds nutrients and a low-sugar hint of sweetness to overnight oats. Our recipe includes thick unsweetened yogurt, vanilla and cinnamon for a basic but oh-so-tasty breakfast.
Ingredients:
⅓ cup plain yogurt of choice (Greek, coconut, etc.)
½ cup (heaping) gluten-free rolled oats
⅔ cup DRINKmaple maple water
1 tablespoon chia seeds or ground flaxmeal
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ tsp cinnamon
pinch of salt
Directions:
Whisk together all ingredients in a medium-sized mixing bowl. Spoon into a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Close and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, but preferably overnight before eating.
Get creative with your toppings!
Fresh fruit (blueberries, blackberries, bananas)
Dried fruit/superfoods (goji berries, mulburries)
Drizzle of nut butter
Other goodies: cocoa nibs, coconut flakes, granola, pumpkin or sunflower seeds
Tropical Green Smoothie
Full of dark greens, healthy fats and tropical fruit, this smoothie is a hearty taste of the tropics. Enjoy during the warmer times of the year or whenever you need a little “escape”.
Ingredients:
1 cup kale or swiss chard
1/2 cup frozen pineapple
1/2 cup frozen mango
1/2 frozen banana
2 tbsp coconut flakes
1/4 cup cashews or almonds
1/2 avocado
1 cup DRINKmaple maple water
handful of maple water ice cubes
Directions:
Blend in high-power blender. Makes 1-2 servings.
Spiked Cinnamon Maple Water Tea
A three-ingredient no-fuss recipe, this hydrating tea can aid in digestion after a heavy meal. The cinnamon, along with the manganese found in maple water, helps with blood sugar control adding to the tea’s digestive properties. If you’d like to turn into a nightcap, pair with whiskey or bourbon.
Ingredients:
2 cups DRINKmaple maple water
3 cinnamon sticks
2 vanilla beans
Optional: 1 shot whiskey or bourbon
Directions:
Boil 2 cups of maple water, cinnamon sticks and vanilla bean. Add booze if you desire. Sip and savor.
DRINKmaple Shamrock Shake
Even if you rarely eat fast food, there is one item that is likely testing your resolve this month. Yes, we’re talking about McDonald’s beloved, limited-time-only, oh-so-perfectly-minty Shamrock Shake. Luckily, we have made a delicious healthy version.
Ingredients:
1/2 banana, frozen
1/2 avocado
1 cup maple water ice cubes
1 cup maple water
1/4 cup raw almonds or cashews
1 cup baby spinach
1/2 teaspoon organic vanilla extract
1-2 drops peppermint essential oil
1-2 scoops collagen peptides (such as Vital Proteins)
spirulina powder, to garnish (optional)
Directions:
Combine all ingredients and whir in a blender. Pour into a glass or major jar and enjoy. Serves 2.
Maple Water Unicorn Latte
As pretty as it is, a unicorn latte can be made as a healthful healing drink, too. A mix of maple water, ginger, spirulina and maca gives this wellness tonic restorative and detoxifying properties. With natural energy boosting benefits, the caffeine will not be missed.
Ingredients:
2 cups maple water
1/4 cup raw cashews
1 vanilla bean, insides scraped out
1/2 inch fresh ginger root
juice of half a lemon
1 tsp spirulina extract
1 tsp maca root
1 medjool date or tbsp maple syrup
spirulina powder, to garnish (optional)
Directions:
Mix all ingredients in a high-speed blender for 1 to 2 minutes until well blended. Serve warm and frothy or chilled on ice. Optional: Dust with spirulina powder and all natural sprinkles to garnish. Makes 1 serving.
DRINK Pink Beet Latte
What started over in Australia has hit hipster coffee shops in Brooklyn and beyond. Not to mention Insta-feeds. The beets give this latte a gorgeous deep pink color and much more. Beets have been shown to boost immunity, stamina and provide energy. Combined with the hydration properties and high antioxidant levels of maple water, this is one healthful latte.
Ingredients:
1 cup DRINKmaple maple water
1/4 cup raw almonds
1 medium beet, peeled
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Optional: sweetener to taste such as honey or maple syrup
Directions:
Heat oven to 400 degrees. Wrap beet in foil and roast for about 30 minutes, or until a fork easily pierces it (you can do this ahead of time). In a blender, create the nut milk by blending maple water and almonds until smooth. Set 1/2 cup of mixture aside. Add all ingredients, except the extra ½ cup nut milk, and blend until smooth under hot setting. If you don’t have a hot setting, in a small pot, heat up blended beet ingredients until boiling. Then pass through a fine-mesh strainer or sieve. Set aside. Add remaining almond milk into a glass or cup and foam with preferred method of foaming. You can use a handheld foamer, a cappuccino machine, or even just give it a whiz in a high-powered blender. Pour blended beet ingredients into glass or mug, top with foamed milk.