Amethyst Mylk

I am a firm believer that there is a “mylk” out there for everyone.

This particular treat, both alluring in color and taste was inspired by N’Djamena @Fleurverte_studio. Last month, I had the pleasure of visiting her light filled Williamsburg studio and amethyst mylk was on the menu!

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So…what is it?

Good question. Despite the name, you’re not consuming ground bits of amethyst. Instead, the mylk gets its name from the amethyst color that the beverage takes on through a series of seemingly magical steps.

Amethyst mylk is actually made from combining butterfly pea powder and beetroot powder. Its the combination of blue and red, that creates its lovely violet color.

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But why??? Why would anyone drink this oddity?

Well, there are a ton of health and beauty benefits! And it tastes amazing.

Let me break it down. Butterfly pea powder and beetroot powder, the main ingredients have the following properties:

  • rich in antioxidants (beetroot)

  • high fiber (beetroot)

  • full of nutrients like calcium, iron, potassium, folate and maganese (beetroot)

  • anti-aging, anti-glycation properties (butterfly pea)

  • antioxidant rich (butterfly pea)

  • boosts cellular regeneration (butterfly pea)

  • improves hair growth (butterfly pea)

  • improves eyesight (butterfly pea)

  • analgesic (butterfly pea)

  • anti-inflammatory (butterfly pea)

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So let’s get down to business!

Here’s what you’ll need:

1 cup of your favorite milk or mylk (I prefer unsweetened vanilla almond for this recipe)

1 tablespoon of butterfly pea powder

1 1/2 teaspoons beetroot powder

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

Here’s what to do:

In a blender, first pour your milk and vanilla extract, then add your powders and spices.

Blend on low speed until thoroughly combined and a beautiful amethyst color is achieved.

*Note: you can add honey to taste or a dropper full of your favorite adaptogenic tincture

Serve cold and garnish with something purple ex) lavender buds, violet petals

Bonus points, if you use an amethyst coaster ,)

(photo by: N’Djamena Walker @Fleurverte_studio)

(photo by: N’Djamena Walker @Fleurverte_studio)

So pretty and fun! Self-care at its finest. Have a drink to your health and beauty.

For more floral and crystal alchemy inspiration visit @fleurverte_studio.