Here’s a Honey–Cinnamon Wellness Drink adapted to be high-protein, gentle for morning or night, and easy to digest 🌙☀️
(Traditional benefits + modern protein boost)
🍯 Honey Cinnamon Wellness Drink (High-Protein)
Best for: digestion, metabolism support, recovery, gut & joint health
When to drink:
- Morning (empty stomach) → energizing
- Night (30–60 min before bed) → calming & recovery-supporting
🛒 Ingredients (1 serving)
Base
- 1 cup warm water (not boiling)
- 1 tsp raw honey
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon (or 1 small cinnamon stick)
High-Protein Boost (choose one)
- 10–15 g collagen peptides (best for night)
OR - ½ scoop whey isolate or plant protein (unflavored) (best for morning)
Optional Add-Ons
- 1 tsp lemon juice (morning detox & digestion)
- Pinch of turmeric + black pepper (anti-inflammatory)
- Splash of almond milk (creamier texture)
🥄 Instructions
- Warm water until hot but drinkable (do not boil).
- Stir in cinnamon until dissolved.
- Add honey and mix well.
- Whisk in protein slowly to avoid clumps.
- Sip warm.
📊 Nutrition Facts (Approx. per serving)
With Collagen Peptides
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | ~70–80 kcal |
| Protein | 10–15 g |
| Carbs | ~6 g |
| Sugar | ~5 g (from honey) |
| Fat | 0 g |
With Whey Isolate
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | ~100–120 kcal |
| Protein | 12–18 g |
| Carbs | ~6–8 g |
| Fat | ~1 g |
🌿 Benefits Breakdown
Honey
- Natural energy
- Gut-friendly
- Supports immunity
Cinnamon
- Blood sugar balance
- Anti-inflammatory
- Improves digestion
Protein (Why it works)
- Prevents muscle breakdown
- Supports satiety
- Collagen helps joints, skin & sleep recovery
⏰ Morning vs Night Version
☀️ Morning (Energizing)
- Whey or plant protein
- Add lemon
- Drink warm on empty stomach
🌙 Night (Calming)
- Collagen peptides
- Skip lemon
- Add pinch of turmeric
- Helps overnight recovery
