Perrysburg Pulse Magazine Perrysburg Pulse November | Page 22

THE HEALTHY + TASTY
MOCKTAIL RECIPE
BY: JEN HANSARD
WHY OUR MOCKTAIL RECIPE IS SPECIAL
the benefits I get from it. Bonus points if I roll that into my daily
smoothie (or mocktail!) too. It’s a great replacement for soda.
This mocktail recipe is a little different than our typical green
smoothie recipes— thanks to the kombucha. We use kombucha
here for several reasons. First, kombucha is rich in enzymes and
probiotics due to the natural fermentation process. Keeping our
digestive tract in tip-top shape is key to overall good health.
Kombucha is made from fermented black, green, or white tea
that is sweetened with sugar which feeds the culture, known as
a SCOBY (symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast). See our note
below the recipe for extra helpful info.
When it comes to the fruit in this recipe, we really love peaches.
They are summer’s best fruit, in my not-so-humble opinion. The
kombucha I used in this recipe contains a kick of jalapeño which
marries nicely with the sweet, juicy peaches— its the newest
flavor from Health Ade.
And second, it’s lightly effervescent or fizzy. Nowadays you’ll
find kombucha in just about every flavor you can imagine
and, in every grocery and convenience store refrigerator case.
If you haven’t been a kombucha fan before, we implore you
to try blending up this mocktail recipe to reap the benefits
and introduce it into your diet in an easy, delicious way. To be
honest, I was a little nervous the first time I popped open a bottle
of kombucha. I’d heard so many things about it, so I had to try
it for myself. I’m glad I did. I really enjoy a daily glass or two and
Yet any flavor you like should work nicely. And totally feel free
to switch things up and use your favorite fruit. Blending with
frozen fruit works the best because the smoothie/mocktail ends
up tasting like a healthy slushy.
DESCRIPTION
The tastiest blend of frozen peaches, spinach, and kombucha
with a coconut sugar rim for a refreshing drink.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
As a best-selling author and co-founder of the widely popular website Simple Green
Smoothies, Jen knows the impact food can have on your body, your health and your
dreams.  Now in Simple Green Meals, she branches out to offer quick, tasty, vegetarian
meals for the whole family (even meat-eating husbands).  No more restricting calories or
fad diet programs. Her philosophy is simply: Eat more plants - however and whenever you
can.
SimpleGreenSmoothies.com
22