AIP Friendly Cucumber-Basil Beet Tonic
This vibrant blended drink is earthy, cooling, and just a little bit sweet — the kind of thing that feels genuinely nourishing from the very first sip. Raw beet brings deep color and a grounding sweetness, while cucumber keeps things light and refreshing, and fresh basil adds an herbal lift that makes the whole glass feel alive. A touch of grated ginger and fresh lemon juice give it a bright, zingy edge without any of the nightshades, grains, or additives that can make store-bought wellness drinks off-limits on a healing protocol. Honey rounds everything out just enough so it never tastes like a health chore. The blending and straining method pulls all the good stuff out of the produce and leaves you with a silky, pulp-free tonic that looks stunning poured over ice. It makes two servings, so it's easy to share or save one for later in the day.
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2 servings
- 1 medium beet (about 6 oz), peeled and roughly chopped
- ½ medium cucumber (about 5 oz), roughly chopped
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves, loosely packed
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, peeled and grated
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
- 1 tsp honey
Ingredient noteAIP restricts added sweeteners, but small occasional amounts of unrefined honey are accepted on the protocol; the ~1/2 teaspoon per serving here likely stays within that limited allowance. If you prefer to always avoid honey, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
- 1 cup cold water
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
For serving
- ice cubes, for serving (optional)
- fresh basil leaves or cucumber slices, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Add the chopped beet, cucumber, basil leaves, grated ginger, lemon juice, honey, cold water, and sea salt to a blender. Blend on high until completely smooth, about 60 seconds.
- 2
Set a fine-mesh strainer over a large measuring cup or bowl. Pour the blended mixture through the strainer, pressing the solids firmly with the back of a spoon until only dry pulp remains and all liquid has passed through.
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