Happy Healthy and Hot Pink Drink

Everyone loves the Starbucks pink drink…it’s the perfect combo of sweet and tart, and let’s face it…it is definitely pretty.

It’s also loaded with sugar.

There are sooooo many reasons to avoid sugar, but here’s one you might not be aware of…sugar causes wrinkles.

That’s kind of all I need to know, but if you want to know the science behind it, the process is called glycation.

Since I like the pink drink, but don’t like wrinkles, I came up with my own happy healthy and hot version of the pink drink that is sugar free, low carb and keto friendly.

I threw in collagen peptides for a boost of protein that actually helps to firm your skin.

Here’s what you’ll need:

Passion Tea from Tazo is what gives this drink its gorgeous color and refreshing taste. The base of this tea is hibiscus, which happens to contain vitamin C. Vitamin C not only brightens the skin, it supports the production of new collagen.

Collgen Peptides from Further Food are tasteless but add protein that supports firm skin and helps strengthen hair and nails. Even a better body. Um, yes please!

Vanilla Liquid Stevia from NuNaturals sweetens this drink naturally, and the vanilla flavor really rounds out the tartness of the tea.

French Vanilla (or Original) nutpods dairy free creamer turns the drink from red to pink, and the creaminess adds a nice contrast to the tartness of the tea.

Freeze dried strawberries are an optional garnish. They taste amazing and make the drink extra pretty.

Here is the recipe: Happy Healthy and Hot Pink Drink (serves 2)

• Two Tazo Passion tea bags
• Two cups water
• One scoop Further Food collagen peptides
• NuNaturals vanilla liquid stevia
• Two tablespoons French Vanilla nutpods
• Sliced freeze dried strawberries for garnish (optional)

Directions:

Bring water to a boil, remove from heat and submerge the tea bags. Let them steep for 10 minutes for the full flavor to develop.

After removing tea bags, but while tea is still warm, stir in the collagen peptides until dissolved.

Sweeten to taste with the stevia.
Let tea fully chill in the fridge until ready to serve. 

When you’re ready to enjoy, fill two glasses with ice and pour the chilled tea.

Top with a few freeze dried strawberries and the nutpods creamer.