thejoyalife | INSTAGRAM | AUG 23

Hectic workdays? You'll want to add this calming brew to your routine ASAP. Our founder, @chef.ruthy, hooked us up with her Iced Lavender Cacao recipe for natural relaxation 😌 Deets below 👇 Ingredients: Lavender Simple Syrup ½ cup water ½ cup unpasteurized honey OR coconut sugar 2 tsp dried culinary lavender Iced Lavender Cacao 1 tbsp JOYÀ Cacao Elixir Blend 1 ½ cups milk of choice 2 tsp lavender syrup (or more to taste) Ice Lavender Simple Syrup Directions: 👉 Add the water, honey or coconut sugar, and lavender to a small pot. 👉 Bring to a simmer, stirring just until the honey or coconut sugar has dissolved. 👉 Remove from the heat and allow the mixture to steep for about 30 minutes. 👉 Strain mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a jar to remove the lavender and let the syrup cool. Store the syrup in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Iced Lavender Cacao Directions: 👉 In a large glass, blend the Cacao Elixir Blend, milk, lavender syrup and coffee with a handheld frother until combined (alternatively, blend in an upright blender). 👉 Pour over ice and enjoy! . . . . #holisticnutrition #holisticlifestyle #digestivehealth #selfcare #bodymindsoul #eatgoodfeelgood #stresssupport #nutrition #dailysupplements #adaptogens #plantmedicine #cacaorecipe #lavender #cacao