Homemade Adrenal Cocktail Powder (Low-Sugar)

This Homemade Adrenal Cocktail Powder makes it easy to whip up a nourishing adrenal cocktail in minutes. Inspired by the popular Singing Canary drink, this make-ahead mix uses a lower-sugar approach than many traditional adrenal cocktail recipes while still tasting bright and refreshing.

Over the years, my adrenals have struggled on and off, and when the struggle has been on, my Low-Carb Adrenal Cocktail has come to the rescue many times.

It tastes great and has become one of my favorite wellness drinks. And now, with this dry mix version, it's so simple to make that you can have it ready in minutes.

And since my boys like it so much that they steal it from me often, I'd say it's a winner.

It's a great drink, but it's a bit of a bother to make it. This Adrenal Cocktail Powder recipe solves that problem completely.

What Is an Adrenal Cocktail Powder?

There are multiple adrenal cocktail powder supplements on the market, but this is a DIY version that you can easily make yourself.

It’s a concentrated dry mix that you blend with water and lemon for a quick homemade adrenal cocktail. Since the ingredients are already combined, you can skip all the measuring and have this nourishing drink ready in minutes.

This adrenal cocktail powder makes it a breeze to pull this drink together for busy mornings, you can easily take it when you travel, and there's no need to measure a bunch of ingredients each time you want it.

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Key Ingredients

• turmeric: turmeric gives this adrenal cocktail powder its bright color and earthy flavor. I use less than many turmeric-heavy wellness drinks because I prefer a more balanced flavor.
• lemon: traditional adrenal cocktails often use a lot of orange juice or coconut water, but I prefer using lemon for bright flavor without as much sugar.
• olive oil: extra virgin olive oil adds healthy fats and blends beautifully into the drink without the texture issues that can happen with coconut oil. I also prefer it over MCT oil because it’s less processed and more budget-friendly.
• protein powder: protein helps make this adrenal cocktail more satisfying and balanced. Use your favorite protein powder, but I recommend choosing one with clean ingredients and minimal additives.
• baobab: adds natural vitamin C and a subtle tangy flavor. It’s optional, but I think it really improves the overall taste and nutrition of the mix.
• stevia: stevia keeps this adrenal cocktail powder lower in sugar while still tasting pleasantly sweet. Adjust the amount based on your preferred sweetness level and the sweetener you use.
• cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and clove: these warming spices help balance the turmeric flavor and make the drink taste cozy and comforting instead of overly earthy.

What's the Best Protein Powder?

For starters, please buy organic protein powder if you can afford to. Many of the foods that protein powders are made from are heavily doused with pesticides, so choose wisely. This organic vegan protein powder is a solid choice but note it can cause digestive upset for some people.

One of the best protein powders out there is Equip. It's made from grass-fed beef and that's about it. This company is top notch with unsurpassed quality but it does clump in cold beverages.

If you tolerate whey, then whey protein powder is a good choice as well. I always recommend choosing a grass-fed option for whey protein if possible.

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Recipe Notes

This adrenal cocktail powder is easily adaptable for special diets.

• You can use collagen protein instead of a protein powder, however collagen is lacking tryptophan so you might want to add that to your diet if you choose to do that.
• For AIP, use the collagen protein option or Equip protein powder (use code WNM to get 15% off your first order) and substitute organic mace for nutmeg.
• You can choose to use less Vitamin C for this recipe if you like. If doing so, you should scale down the amount of the concentrate used by 1/4 teaspoon or so.
• I recommend using sodium ascorbate for this recipe. Other vitamin Cs have different properties. One thing that I like about sodium ascorbate is that it is pretty well tolerated and not acidic so you can buy it in bulk and use it for other purposes where you wouldn't want the acidity, as in this DIY Swim Spray.
• This is a “fuel pull” for those on the Trim Healthy Mama plan.
• Vitamin C Alternatives: You can use another whole food powder or this Homemade Vitamin C powder is a great option as well.

Now that you have this Adrenal Cocktail Powder, you can easily make adrenal cocktails any day you like, or even each and every day. No more measuring a long list of ingredients every time.

You can spend less time measuring and more time enjoying your drink and hopefully feeling better. It definitely makes busy days a lot easier.

I'd love to hear how you like this powder.