A gorgeous recipe collaboration by Julia Corbett and Freestyle Kitchen, this mocha is sweetened with a touch of maple and topped with edible borage flowers. This tonic is the perfect potion to nourish your mind and heart and support your mood with the addition of Mucuna Pruriens this summer... As Julia says, she created "this particular drink with adaptogenic herbs to sustain energy, and clear the mind!"
A note from Julia
The intention with any cacao drink I create is to tune into the heart, to bring greater awareness to the central channel bridging the spirit and mind, connect it all through the body, taking in the herbs and drinking with pure presence. While this isn't a ceremonial drink, I love to bring in aspects of ceremony to high vibe elixirs and imbibe with intention. I created this particular drink with adaptogenic herbs to sustain natural energy, and encourage mental clarity. Mucuna and raw cacao share a beautiful synergy, balancing one another and offering a gentle lift to energy and mood.
Ingredientsfor the nut milk 2 cups sprouted almonds, soaked 1 hr 5 cups pure water blend in a high power blender with a pinch of salt & strain with cheesecloth or a nut milk bag (make for the week!) for the potion 2 cups sprouted almond milk 2 tbsp. Raw Cacao Powder 1/2 tsp. Sun Potion Mucuna Pruriens 1/2 tsp. Sun Potion Pine Pollen 1/4 tsp. Sun Potion Cordyceps 1/4 tsp. Sun Potion Reishi 2 tsp. maple syrup pinch of salt, vanilla bean, cardamom |
MethodBlend and serve over ice for a refreshing elixir! |
Sun Potion on Mucuna Pruriens, "The Dopamine Bean"
Mucuna Pruriens contains natural L-DOPA, a direct precursor to dopamine. This unique legume has traditionally been valued for its ability to support clarity, focus, and emotional balance. Many people enjoy Mucuna for its connection to mood, creativity, and a sense of well-being.
Mucuna Pruriens is also known in traditional herbalism for helping soothe the nervous system and promote overall vitality. Modern research continues to explore its antioxidant properties and potential benefits for brain health.
To explore published studies on Mucuna Pruriens, you can find research through the National Institutes of Health database, here.
A spoonful of Mucuna Pruriens
