I had a request for my Super Simple Baobab Water recipe during my An E-a-Day Challenge the first week of January, so here it is! Baobab powder is a wonderful superfood ingredient to add to your foods. Making this simple baobab water is a great way to get the immune-supporting goodness of baobab into your day (especially during cold and flu season).
You Asked, So Here It Is!
I do my best to make things you ask for (Kari I have not forgotten about your request, it’s just taking some time!) and post them on the blog.
Sometimes recipes don’t turn out right and I have to keep trying. Other times, I nail it right away. You just never know how a recipe is going to go until you’re in the middle of it.
There are also times where you think a recipe is going to be a winner. Then you get to the finished product and blech. Not a winner at all.
Yay for chickens. Just sayin’ 😉
This is our sweet Hendini, who perished in a tragic coop fire 2 years ago. If you’d like to read the sad tale, and what I learned from it, you can in Keeping Chickens – When Tragedy Strikes. I still miss you, you sassy little hen.
This Super Simple 4-Ingredient Baobab Water Is A Winner.
I started making it last year after I saw someone comment that they put 2 tablespoons in some water and couldn’t choke it down. Because apparently that was a challenge in my mind.
What if you just used ONE tablespoon…
You guys, I seriously crave this stuff.
At least 2 big not-Yeti insulated cups full of it nearly every day is not uncommon.
Unless I wake up and realize I’ve moved to Antarctica overnight and all I want is hot drinks.
Good news though, I have a Hot Creamsicle Cocoa recipe so I can still have my baobab even when it’s freezing cold! You could also have a Cranberry Orange Baobab Muffin with it, too. Baobab is so versatile!
Honestly I’d never thought of putting it on the blog because it’s just so simple, it hardly seems to be much of a recipe. But since you asked so nicely, I’ll tell you how I make this yummy stuff.
There is a recipe floating around that includes lemon juice, I haven’t tried it personally. I’m sure it’s delish! I just love this and stick with it because it’s just so easy (and that’s one less ingredient 😉 ). “Boost Juice” is another baobab drink recipe going viral in the Trim Healthy Mama Facebook groups right now but I haven’t checked it out yet.
This simple recipe does it for me so I guess I’m not looking for a replacement!
Let’s Make Some Baobab Water (And Support Our Immune System)!
Baobab is chock full of goodness. High in Vitamin C, minerals such as calcium, iron, and magnesium, as well as prebiotic fibers, it’s a great addition to your daily routine.
What are prebiotic fibers? The short answer is that they help make your probiotics work. The technical answer is:
Prebiotics are food ingredients that induce the growth or activity of beneficial microorganisms (e.g., bacteria and fungi).[1] The most common example is in the gastrointestinal tract, where prebiotics can alter the composition of organisms in the gut microbiome.
In diet, prebiotics are typically non-digestible fiber compounds that pass undigested through the upper part of the gastrointestinal tract and stimulate the growth or activity of advantageous bacteria that colonize the large bowel by acting as substrate for them. [source]
If you are adding fermented things to your diet, such as kefir (in my Refreshing Peach Mango Kefir Smoothie, perhaps) or this zippy Raw Fermented Hot Pepper Sauce, it will give those good probiotic critters a helping hand.
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New To Baobab? Keep These Things In Mind…
If you’re just starting out with the baobab, take it easy at first. Some people have reported becoming extra gassy when they first start using it, especially if they’ve had too much in one day.
How much is too much? That probably depends on YOUR body.
I think the first day I made baobab water, I had like 3 of them. That was definitely too much. Now, I have 2 or sometimes 3 a day with no problems.
Don’t let the prospect of baobab water making you gassy keep you from trying it though. It really is a great way to boost your body!
My favorite is the THM Baobab Boost Powder, but you can also find this brand at my affiliate partner, Amazon, or also at your local Wal-Mart (possibly, I can’t find it there anymore so check the section in the baking aisle that has coconut flour, chia seeds, etc. in your local store).
If you’re looking online or in a health food store, be sure your baobab powder contains only baobab!
Have You Tried Baobab Yet?
Super Simple Baobab Water
This Super Simple Baobab Water has just 4 healthy ingredients! Quick and easy to mix up and enjoy any time of day. Baobab is a great source of Vitamin C, calcium, iron, magnesium, and prebiotic fiber to help keep you healthy, especially during cold and flu season.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Baobab powder
- 2 doonks pure stevia extract (1/16 teaspoon)
- 2 doonks pink Himalayan salt
- 2 1/2 cups water
- ice cubes
Instructions
In a mason jar, or sufficiently large drinking vessel, add all the ingredients.
Use a small wire whisk or frother to mix well.
Add ice.
Sip and enjoy the lovely, light, citrusy flavor of your healthy Baobab water.
Notes
Trim Healthy Mamas:
- Since there is no significant source of fuel here, this is an all-day sipper. If you can make it last that long, that is! This means you can have it any time, with any meal, or between meals.
- I have not tried with any other sweeteners as I prefer to use the pure stevia extract for drinks like this. If you want to use Gentle Sweet or another on plan sweetener, add a little at a time and taste until it's as sweet as you like it.
- The baobab will settle out if the drink sits undisturbed for a while, this is normal. Just give it a good swirl to mix it back up before drinking it again.
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Nutrition Information:
Amount Per Serving: Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgProtein: 0g
Kim Shaner says
Hi Dawn! I plan to try this today, but I’m really curious what made you add the salt? I just never think to add it to my GGMS (which I add baobab to now) or water, so just curious. Thanks for sharing the recipe!
Dawn Yoder says
Hi Kim! I add a pinch of pink Himalayan salt to all the things lol. It has minerals so that’s part of why I do, but I just like the flavor better (salt enhances flavors). You can leave it out if you want, or if sodium is something you need to keep reduced, of course 😉
Kim Shaner says
I added it and liked it, I just wondered 😊
Dawn Yoder says
Glad you liked it! 🙂
Cynthia says
Thank you for this. I ordered the powder hoping it would work in my daily water. So this gives me a starting point.
Dawn Yoder says
My pleasure Cynthia!
I hope you like it as well as I do. It’s a great way to stay hydrated and I know it will be perfect for the hot summer months too.
Amanda says
I have been making the sister’s boost juice into a big sipper but it only has a tsp of the baobab in it. I was not sure if I could use more. I think I will make your recipe with the addition of lemon and see how it is 🙂
Dawn Yoder says
I should check out that recipe lol, I haven’t yet because I just love this so much. 1 teaspoon keeps it more economical though if that’s ever a concern for you! Hope you like it, let me know what you think with the lemon.
Mary says
Tried this this morning and I love it. Thank you.
Dawn Yoder says
Oh great! I’m so glad you do! Thanks for coming back and letting me know, I really appreciate it!
Denise says
I have been making the hello health sipper in the Thm cookbook. (Yes the one with 13 ingredients!) Do you think it’s ok to drink this on the S days of a fuel cycle? It does have some carbs in it. Just wondering.
Dawn Yoder says
Hi Denise!
I haven’t tried the Hello Health Sipper yet (mostly because of 13 ingredients LOL but it looks beautiful). I’m not quite sure I understand your question – are you asking if it’s ok to drink the Hello Health sipper on S days of a fuel cycle or asking if my Baobab Water is ok?
A 2 tablespoon serving of baobab powder has only 1 g net carbs. As a sipper, I’m pretty sure that is acceptable. It’s not a significant amount of carb fuel, especially if you do actually sip on it 😉
S days during a fuel cylce, even a Deep S, do have a minimal amount of carbs that are naturally present in vegetables. We don’t count the carbs in non-starchies (one cup of spinach, for example, has 1.09 g carbs and .7 g fiber, so a big salad of 3 cups of spinach would have just over 1g carbs).
Hope that’s helpful, thanks for stopping by!
Loupy says
I love the “Boost Juice” with the lemon. But, sometimes I run out of the lemon. So this recipe will be lovely to have on hand. I’m going to give this a try tomorrow. I know I’ll love it. Thanks so much for the recipe.
Dawn Yoder says
Hi Loupy! Thanks so much for stopping by! I did finally try the Boost Juice (made some for my son when he was sick) and it is good, but I do still prefer this. Just a matter of taste! Hope you enjoy it today 🙂
Shawnda says
I add lemon and ginger to mine. Is that okay?
Dawn Yoder says
Hi Shawanda! That sounds delicious and won’t do anything but add nutritional benefits to your drink so go for it. Thanks for stopping by!
Star says
What do you think it would taste like added to the good girl moonshine?
Dawn Yoder says
Hi Star! I think it would be delicious myself. I’ve seen a lot of THMs in the FB groups saying they add it to their GGMS. It has a light, citrus-y flavor much like orange sherbet. I have not felt like drinking GGMS for AGES so I haven’t tried it yet. Maybe I will tomorrow, thanks for the inspiration!
Joy says
Hi Dawn thanks for this. I have the Baobab and couldn’t decide what to do with it.. 4 ingredients.. yeahh I can do that.
Dawn Yoder says
Hi Joy!
You’re so welcome. I know what you mean, I’m really needing easy right now 😉
Marian Collins says
I’ve been making this recipe every day for a few months now:
1 scoop collagen dissolved in hot water
2 tbsp ACV
3 tbsp lime juice
2 doonks stevia
2 tbsp Baobab
3-4 drops lime essential oil (I only use doTERRA internally)
Mix all of that together really well and pour into quart size jar. Add a scoop or two of ice and fill with water. Delicious. I’ve actually been doubling this into a 1/2 gal jar and drinking it through the day and sometimes into the next day. A couple pinches of salt would be great with this.
Dawn Yoder says
Hi Marian!
Sounds delicious! One thing to consider too is with that amount of collagen you don’t have a “sipper” anymore so if you notice a stall you might want to cut back on it. But it sure sounds refreshing and delicious! And I’m sure a pinch or two of salt would be great. Thanks for sharing!
Erika says
I was wondering if you had to use a stainless steel straw or could you use plastic? I carry a Hydro flas water bottle with me all day long but use a straw instead of a cap. This looks amazing and I shall try it with my dinner tonight 🙂
Dawn Yoder says
Hi Erika! My Babobab Water does not contain ACV (apple cider vinegar) so you can use any kind of straw.
Nora Nevers says
Why not-Yeti glasses? Does the baobab react with them in some way? I like that they are not plastic. Also, I live in the Yucatan – where it gets hot – without air conditioning and the Yetis do not sweat.N
Dawn Yoder says
Oh sure Yeti and other insulated cups are fine. There’s nothing that will react in this as far as I know. I used a mason jar because you need to be able to see the drink in a photo for one, and for two many THMs use mason jars for their sippers. I have a Beast brand insulated cup that I use for my baobab water and love it.
One thing about big insulated cups like this I learned the hard way – they can apparently cause tendonitis in your arm from having to extend your hand so wide to pick them up. I developed tendonitis in my arm after I started using a big insulated cup like a Yeti (over the course of almost a year) and made no connection to the cup.
Several months ago I mentioned my arm hurting to someone I work with and they said their dad and someone in their church got tendonitis from using their cups. I ordered a new cup with a handle and immediately (from stopping using the cup I had until I got the one with the handle) noticed a difference. It took several weeks for the pain to completely go away but it’s now gone. I have small hands so it was really overextending my grip to pick that cup up and I did it many, many times each day.
Renee Dugan says
Hi! Just ran across this recipe! Made it today. It’s pretty good but I added a couple of drops of pure organic lemon extract and my sister makes organic Elderberry syrup and I added a tablespoon of that because it has wonderful immune-boosting qualities as well and oh my it’s delicious!
Dawn Yoder says
Great idea to add the Elderberry syrup! I’m not sure if you follow THM or not so forgive me if you already know this…but if the Elderberry syrup has sugar of any kind in it this wouldn’t be a sipper for THM. Delicious and immune boosting, for sure though. Thanks for the suggestion!
Sylvia Swartzentruber says
I want to use this for toddlers. Thinking I should use less baobab. What do you recommend? Sylvia
Dawn Yoder says
Hi Sylvia!
I would feel comfortable giving baobab to my toddler, if I had one, but would use less. I know many ladies make the THM Boost Juice for their kids but I think a single serving of that only has 1 or 2 teaspoons. I’d probably use 1 teaspoon myself.
mellissa says
I gave a hefty amount of baobab to a sick toddler one time and he got well very quickly, but he also slimmed down quite a bit. Thankfully he was chunky enough he could handle it but I think its something to be aware of if you are going to give it to a toddler.
Dawn Yoder says
Good to know, though it’s not uncommon for a sick toddler to lose weight when they’re ill (at least in my experience). If they’re also not eating like usual weight loss can happen. Thanks for sharing!
Kathie says
Have you tried this warm…like tea?
Dawn Yoder says
Hi Kathie!
I just finished a mug of this warm, after seeing your comment and also remembering that someone else mentioned they drink it warm. It’s delicious! I used a tablespoon of baobab powder in a pretty standard sized coffee mug (at least I think it is anyway), added 2 doonks of salt and a doonk of pure stevia extract. I think it even seems to not settle quite as much. It almost “blooms” in hot water, it seems.
Mellissa says
Hello, I just made this using all THM ingredients and mine is nowhere near the color of the one in the picture. Mine is a pale beige… I’m wondering what is attributed to the color difference between mine and yours? Its still yummy though! Thanks 🙂
Dawn Yoder says
Hi Mellissa! I almost didn’t want to use the photo because of that, it’s the lighting and the editing software that makes it look so orange. But, I also didn’t have time to redo them!
I’ve had batches of baobab that are more orange in color or very pale. I suspect this is due to differences in crops. I will put this on my list to update again with photos more representative of the color. Sorry for any confusion!
As a side note, if you wanted a more vibrant color you could use natural food coloring. Or, though I haven’t tried it myself, a pinch or so of turmeric. The turmeric is good for you, too!