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Metabolism-Boosting Morning Elixir


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  • Author: Lily Brooks
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x

Description

A natural elixir that kickstarts metabolism, balances blood sugar, and supports weight management using green tea, apple cider vinegar, ginger, and lemon.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup green tea (brewed and cooled)
  • 1 tablespoon raw apple cider vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon raw honey or monk fruit sweetener (optional)
  • 1 cup filtered water
  • ½ inch fresh ginger, grated

Instructions

  1. Brew green tea and let cool slightly.
  2. In a glass jar, add tea, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, cinnamon, cayenne, ginger, and filtered water.
  3. Add sweetener if desired and shake well to combine.
  4. Serve over ice or refrigerate overnight for enhanced flavor.

Notes

Substitute green tea with matcha for stronger metabolism effects. Use black pepper instead of cayenne if preferred. Stevia can be used for a zero-calorie sweetener.

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Drink
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: Functional Beverage

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 45
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 10mg
  • Fat: 0g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 9g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg