By: Tayler Glenn
This summer, find a new favorite cooling drink. Without the sugar & with more natural flavors, these non-alcoholic healthy summer drinks are exactly what your next pool day needs!
Peach-Thyme Tea
This Peach-Thyme Tea is one of those healthy summer drinks that doesn’t taste like a health drink! Not overly sweet & carrying the unique taste and aroma of thyme, this iced tea is a new twist on an old classic.
Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Serves: Makes 6 servings
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup honey or sticky sweetener of choice
- 1 Tbsp. thyme, chopped
- 8 cups water
- 6 cups peaches, sliced
- 10 regular-sized black tea bags
- 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
- Optional: thyme springs & lemon slices
Prep:
- Place honey, thyme, water, and 4 cups of the peaches in a pan.
- Cover and bring to a simmer over medium-high, then stir and reduce heat to low.
- Simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes.
- Let cool completely, about 30 minutes.
- Pour mixture through a mesh strainer, pressing solids to get as much juice as possible
- Place tea bags and remaining 2 cups peaches in a heatproof pitcher, at least 3-quart-sized.
- Add boiling water, let steep 15 minutes, then discard tea bags.
- Stir in lemon juice, peach mixture, then serve over ice.
- Garnish with thyme sprigs and lemon slices as desired.
Enjoy!
Jalapeño Spritz
In terms of healthy summer drinks, it can be a real struggle to make a mocktail that is as delicious or impressive as a traditional cocktail. But, it’s so nice to be able to offer options other than booze & sparkling water when friends come over! This combination of spice & sweetness only takes five minutes to mix and ingredients you probably already have in your fridge at home.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Serves: Makes 2 servings
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 1/8-in.-thick jalapeño slices
- Crushed ice
- 1/2 cup ginger beer, sugar-free or naturally sweetened
- 1/2 cup club soda
- Salt, for rim
Prep:
- Get two glasses, and gently wet the rim.
- Dip into salt, then turn slowly to coat edges
- Pour 2 tablespoons lime juice over 1 jalapeño slice in each one.
- Fill glasses with crushed ice, and top each with 1/4 cup ginger beer and club soda.
- Gently stir to combine.
- Garnish with additional jalapeño slices, and serve immediately.
Enjoy!
Coconut Matcha Latte
Matcha made a name for itself a few years ago, and we’re so happy to have it on the list of healthy summer drinks! This Coconut Matcha Latte is antioxidant-rich, creamy, cooling, and incredibly healthy!
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Serves: Makes 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup hot water
- 2 tsp matcha green tea powder
- 3/4 cup coconut milk, warmed
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Ice cubes
- Stevia or honey, to taste
Prep:
- Place matcha powder in a shaker, add hot water, close the lid and shake it until frothy and well mixed. Be careful – pressure may build and container may be hot.
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Put warm coconut milk in a separate glass jar with a lid, add vanilla and honey or Stevia, and shake well.
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Fill the glass 2/3 full with ice, pour in coconut milk, then slowly add the matcha green tea mixture.
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Stir until combined & cold
Enjoy!
Trim Cafe Latte Shake
This coffee-flavored protein shake is full of amazing coffee flavor, the fat-burning kick of WellTrim®, and an incredible taste. It’s a coffee lover’s dream come true! It will keep you full for a long time which makes it great for breakfast or after a tough workout.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Serves: Makes 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup almond milk
- 1 cup cold Trim Cafe
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 svg. TLS® Shake – Vanilla
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- Ice cubes, to taste
Prep:
- Add all ingredients to a blender & blend until smooth
- Add ice or liquid until you’ve reached desired consistency
Enjoy!
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