Period Cramps Take a Hike! My special Drink for That Time of the Month 😘

We’ve all been there… when your period creeps up on you, sending you into fetal position on the couch for a few hours, or maybe a few days. I, like I’m sure many other women, try to grin & bear it by popping some Advil or some other pain reliever. I hate doing this… there’s always a part of me that thinks there is more natural way to relieve my cramps. Like Hippocrates said, “Let food be thy medicine.” And so, I tried to think of what I could find in my pantry & fridge that would give me some ease and comfort… and a magical elixir was born.

The taste is that of a deep chocolate malt and definitely gives you that sense of “ahh” when your whole body feels like its tensing. I wanted to create something that was high in magnesium, iron, and B vitamins, as these key nutrients can be extremely helpful during menstruation. I also added in some collagen to aid in healthy joints and skin.

Ingredients:

1 cup of non-dairy milk (I used almond)

1 cup water

1 scoop collagen protein (I used Sports Research)

1 tbsp cacao powder

2-3 tsp black strap molasses

pinch of sea salt

dash of cinnamon

Optional: top with coconut shavings

Directions:

Simply combine the ingredients in a sauce pan, stir well, and heat to preferred temperature. If you’d like yours to be creamier, simply substitute the water for more milk. Sip and enjoy!

I hope this helps you feel a little better, please let me know if you try this recipe! xo