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Disclosure: I actually first found Bai 5 products at my local grocer and at Target. I fell in love with Molokai coconut and was about to work my way through buying and trying each flavor when Bai contacted me. So honest to goodness, this is why I am sharing and why I wanted you all to try it too! I was compensated for this review, but just keepin it real ya’ll.
Here we go! Second week of 2015. How’s it been treating you? Are you one to start the detoxing and cleansing?
I’ll be the first to admit, I don’t believe in detoxing. But that’s just my personal preference. To each their own. I think the liver is the only one that needs to focus on detoxing for us, but sometimes we just need to give it a little TLC or support. I know my liver and digestion definitely need some extra support after a few month’s of crazy eats and frequent stress. I also think it’s great to support the liver when you are doing heavy training or racing. Which is why I have the Kiwi supporting his liver too, ya know?
Okay, so instead of focusing on detoxing and cleansing by eliminating foods, let’s maybe shift focus on adding in nutrients that support the liver in doing its job.
- Nutrients like bromelain (a proteolytic enzyme found in pineapple) that helps support digestion by breaking protein.
- Nutrients like Turmeric (a powerful ant-inflammatory spice) that can help reduce inflammation in the gut and whole body. You can see my whole post about turmeric HERE along with another recipe.
- Nutrients like those found in Cranberries (including digestion-aiding enzymes). In fact, a new study has been linked cranberries to helping prevent attachment of bacteria to the stomach lining, You all know i love a good soothing cranberry smoothie.
And thanks to antioxidant rich Bai Drinks, I can now add in coffee fruit to that list of nutrient packed ingredients. Coffee fruit is the fruit in which the coffee bean is grown. Remember, I used it in my SUPER FRUITCAKE smoothie. Yep, that delicious one! Coffee fruit is a amazing SUPER FRUIT rich in antioxidants and helps fight free radicals. Free radicals cause cell damage. Free radicals are caused by… well… STRESS.
Which leads me to this recipe. A new gut healthy elixir recipe.
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Cranberry Pineapple Elixir
- Prep Time: 2 min
- Total Time: 2 min
- Yield: 2 1x
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Cranberry Pineapple Elixir with Turmeric. Simmering will extract the beneficial compounds from the turmeric
Ingredients
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 2 cups purified water
- Lemon juice
- 6–8 oz fresh pineapple juice
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cranberry juice
- Optional sparkling water (lemon)
- Optional – honey, stevia, etc.
- Fresh lemon slice and cranberries to garnish (optional)
Instructions
- There are two ways you can make this. You can just add in the the turmeric, or you can boil it first it first like i did with Turmeric Lemonade! I highly recommended boiling a tsp of your turmeric in 2 cups hot water first, then strain the turmeric and add in lemon juice. Let it cool.
- Pour into cup and mix in your pineapple juice and cranberry juices and sparkling water to make it more fizzy, if desired.
- Optional – Sweeten with stevia or even ginger if you’d like.
- Option 2: You can use 4oz pineapple juice and then 4 oz sparkling water to make it bubbly.
Notes
Recipe by Lindsay at Cotter Crunch
- Category: drink
- Method: mix
- Cuisine: fusion
Keywords: elixir, turmeric, drink, cranberry
It’s like a tune up for my liver and gut. Ahh.. post holiday tune ups feel nice!
Can you see why I’m so hooked now? Plus the color alone just makes me smile. Speaking of smiles, Bai Drinks! You should so try out all their drinks. So much you can make with them! !
Do you detox? Or do you find ways to support the body?
Cheers!
Hi, I’m Lindsay! Gluten Free Nutrition Specialist, food photographer and author of 
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Jessie says
January 12, 2015 at 6:00 AMgirl!! I love your new look. Gosh I leave the blog world for a new week & BAM you get a makeover. It’s simple, clean & fresh!
CARLA says
January 12, 2015 at 6:17 AMafter all the UPHEAVAL lately Ive wondered if a detox might help me feel better!
SuzLyfe (@suzlyfe) says
January 12, 2015 at 6:42 AMI tried a turmeric tea a few weeks ago and wasn’t that much of a fan, but I do love it in food recipes. That said, this elixir looks so pretty that I’d be willing to try again!
LCCotter says
January 12, 2015 at 7:33 AMwell you have to give my recipe a try. I think you’d love! just sayin.. haha
Michele @ paleorunningmomma says
January 12, 2015 at 6:45 AMCurious how this would be for me, looks yummy! My gut has been irritated by too many FODMAPs lately and I’m looking to repair some of that now. Not detox, just feel better 🙂
LCCotter says
January 12, 2015 at 6:59 AMwhich Fodmaps? I would just try the lemon turmeric tea then. We actually use that a lot for post runs!
Michele @ paleorunningmomma says
January 12, 2015 at 7:03 AMWay too many all at once! Mushrooms, apple and pear, onions, brussels sprouts, not sure what I was thinking!
LCCotter says
January 12, 2015 at 7:33 AMya, onions, pears, and apples are the worst for me. I avoid. Brussel sprouts in small amounts. Pineapple and banana or plantain are good!
Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious says
January 12, 2015 at 7:01 AMPretty pics and sounds good too! Anything with cranberry I love.
Kim says
January 12, 2015 at 7:55 AMI’ve never done a detox and don’t have plans to but there are definitely times I need to heal my gut!!! This drink looks good because I love the juices you included!!
Erin @ The Almond Eater says
January 12, 2015 at 7:58 AMOhhhh I love this combination!! ..aaaand the photos! Pinning 🙂
misszippy says
January 12, 2015 at 7:59 AMYES to focusing on nutrition we can add in, rather than foods to eliminate!
Renee @ Bendiful Blog says
January 12, 2015 at 8:08 AMOhhh I love pineapple, I bet this is delicious. I’ve never seen drink bai before I’ll have to look for it or maybe just win this 🙂
Maryea {happy healthy mama} says
January 12, 2015 at 8:13 AMThis looks fabulous! I would go for the pineapple flavor. 🙂
Heather (Where's the Beach) says
January 12, 2015 at 8:25 AMOh the lemonade tea sounds pretty good to me!
Maureen says
January 12, 2015 at 8:27 AMThis sounds like some good stuff! I am so intrigued by the Panama Peach!
Jody - Fit at 57 says
January 12, 2015 at 8:39 AMLove the blog look!!!! I have a product with Aloe & a couple other things that help me & of course Skoop! 🙂
Those drinks sound great!
Thank you always for the info on the gut!!!!!!!!
Jody - Fit at 57 says
January 12, 2015 at 8:42 AMI was thinking of that coconut too! The bubbles black cherry sounds good as well!
Lucie@FitSwissChick says
January 12, 2015 at 9:02 AMIt looks so pretty! I had no idea coffee fruit exists. So much to learn here!
I don’t know if the giveaway is worldwide, anyway, I would totally wanna try pineapple.
Ginger, lemon and ground flaxseed are my current staple!
Bonnie says
January 12, 2015 at 9:33 AMYUM! I don’t detox as I seem to only sabotage myself during them, but instead rely on body to clean itself out – just means I can’t put junk in. 😉 Sometimes that’s the hard part. 😉 These juices seem really amazing, and I love their IG page! I would love to try the grapefruit or lemon one; thanks for the giveaway!
Joy says
January 12, 2015 at 9:51 AMI don’t ever detox, but I love adding in extra nutrients to the smoothie I start my day with. I found out about the wonderful qualities of turmeric last year and it helped me so much when I was battling bronchitis.
All of the flavors look amazing! The ones I would most like to try are the pomegranate and coconut (although blueberry and mango are high up on the list as well).
Thanks for the chance to win!
Lauren @ The Bikini Experiment says
January 12, 2015 at 9:51 AMThanks, Lindsay! This a great recipe. I will have to try it out. Congrats on the FB page – you’re too funny. 🙂 Looks like you have been doing great without it, but it can’t hurt, right?
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says
January 12, 2015 at 9:58 AMLove it. My gut needs some help after all the traveling… I don’t know what it is, but I can’t go #2 away from home. TMI? LOL!
LCCotter says
January 13, 2015 at 1:50 PMtry slippery elm bark when you travel. 😉
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says
January 13, 2015 at 2:05 PMIs there anything you don’t know? Love the name of that, btw.
LCCotter says
January 13, 2015 at 2:13 PMjust be careful not to take a lot at once… think dumb and dumber clip. 😉
Laura @ Mommy Run Fast says
January 12, 2015 at 10:09 AMI’ve only tried the mango so far so I’d love any of the other flavors!
LCCotter says
January 13, 2015 at 1:56 PMthat’s a good one too!
Jess @hellotofit says
January 12, 2015 at 10:15 AMI’m with you on the no detox…not convinced that it does much of anything for our bodies! Malawi Mango sounds delish..mangoes are my favorite!
Kelly @ Cupcake Kelly's says
January 12, 2015 at 10:25 AMI am on a veggie diet, too much heavy carbs in the past few weeks and it definitely did not help the extreme exhaustion!
Cat @ Breakfast to Bed says
January 12, 2015 at 10:28 AMgorgeous picture.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
January 12, 2015 at 10:57 AMTurmeric is one of my favorite spices! First the color is just stunning, but I am also obsessed with it’s benefits and MAGIC!
Laur says
January 12, 2015 at 11:40 AMI love the coconut so I would looooove to try the bubbles!
Laur says
January 12, 2015 at 11:41 AMI love throwing flax and chia seeds onto anything. Doesn’t hurt. lol
meredith @ The Cookie ChRUNicles says
January 12, 2015 at 12:23 PMI don’t detox but totally look to always have my antioxidants. Bromelain is a really powerful one, I totally believe in it’s benefits and recommend pineapple to friends and family all of the time to cure ailments like arthritis and inflammation, especially in the knees.
Jen @ Chase the Red Grape says
January 12, 2015 at 12:34 PMIf it’s as good as your turmeric ginger lemonade then I am in! Last time I made a batch of that David was hooked! Ok I was too!!! #goodforthebodygoodforthesoul
LCCotter says
January 13, 2015 at 1:56 PMthen you will love this!
Brittany @ Barr & Table says
January 12, 2015 at 1:14 PMI love the way this drink sounds and I would love to try all of the flavors but especially the Guatemala Guava bubbles!
LCCotter says
January 13, 2015 at 2:00 PMthat’s so good! trust me!
Brittany @ Barr & Table says
January 12, 2015 at 1:18 PMI’ve been enjoying experimenting with different spices too, like turmeric, ginger, and allspice.
Paige c says
January 12, 2015 at 2:00 PMI love bai, the lemonade and iced tea lemonade are two favorites, I add nutrients by drinking these, kombucha, and lots of colorful fruits and veggies
Alysia @ Slim Sanity says
January 12, 2015 at 2:21 PMThis sounds so good!! I love pineapple!
Rana Durham says
January 12, 2015 at 2:42 PMMango
Rana Durham says
January 12, 2015 at 2:44 PMFave way to add nutrients is in homemade vingarette
Thailyr says
January 12, 2015 at 2:49 PMI’ve been taking turmeric with bromelain as an anti-inflammatory supplement during ultra training but pretty sure I should be trying out more cranberries to avoid some gut bombs. Thanks for sharing this recipe! Would love to try with the Bai Peru pineapple drink.
Laura @ FitMamaLove says
January 12, 2015 at 3:04 PMI love adding turmeric to recipes, but I’ve yet to try it in something sweet. I’m familiar with Bai, but hadn’t seen their fizzy drinks yet. Love fizzy water and such, so I’d like to try this!
Sarah says
January 12, 2015 at 3:38 PMI love your turmeric tea! I went to the spice isle the other day after your post to look for something new and thought I really need to use the turmeric more and make more tea this week (last week). I think I have seen these at Target so I will have to check when I am there next and try this version!
casey says
January 12, 2015 at 4:04 PMI would love to try the Brasilia Blueberry or Congo Pear! Heck, they all sound delicious!
casey says
January 12, 2015 at 4:06 PMI am a big fan of smoothies. I throw in some fruit, spinach or kale, chia seeds, hemp hearts… all the good stuff for extra nutrients 🙂
LCCotter says
January 13, 2015 at 8:55 PMyes!! perfect!
Min says
January 12, 2015 at 4:18 PMExactly! When someone asks me what I feel about detoxing as a RD, I say that’s why we have our liver. I used to not like turmeric but I find myself sneaking it in every way I can ;). Take me shopping with you! You find the coolest, most delicious stuff 😉
LCCotter says
January 13, 2015 at 7:48 PMI love that! and that’s why youre a great RD!
Jamie King says
January 12, 2015 at 4:21 PMLooks delicious. Seriously, I’m thirsty just reading this. 😉
Amanda @ .running with spoons. says
January 12, 2015 at 4:27 PMGorgeous! The pictures. The drink. All of it! I’m not a believer in detox either, but I’m all for loading up on whole foods and showing our body a little extra TLC. After all… it’s gotta last us a lifetime!
Kerri Olkjer says
January 12, 2015 at 4:56 PMFocusing on adding good things in is brilliant! That looks really yummy detox or no, lol.
Lauren says
January 12, 2015 at 5:04 PMI love the word elixir, it is like it is a special potion to heal us. Well that is exactly what it is ha. I love this idea, it is so fun to have food as medicine and also that it tastes so good!
Rachel @LittleChefBigAppetite says
January 12, 2015 at 5:40 PMWhat a fantastic recipe! I know turmeric is SOOO good for you!
LCCotter says
January 13, 2015 at 7:12 PMit’s so healing! yes!
Meghan@CleanEatsFastFeets says
January 12, 2015 at 9:33 PMI love the sound of drink and especially your idea of adding nutrients in, as opposed to eliminating things, in order to improve health. Beets are also great for the liver, and it’s one of the many reasons I like to drink mine. Sometimes I add champagne too. 😉
LCCotter says
January 13, 2015 at 7:12 PMwell now we need a beet and champagne party!
Patty @ Reach Your Peak says
January 12, 2015 at 9:53 PMI just started learning more about probiotics, specifically bromelain – so this is very interesting! I am curious about these drinks. I should increase my probiotic intake because I know I have some gut issues to take care of. Thanks for sharing!
Katie says
January 12, 2015 at 10:07 PMNo detox for this lady…Just eating whole foods! 🙂
rachel says
January 12, 2015 at 10:20 PMOh this looks really yummy! I haven’ tried a detox… but this looks interesting.
Jordan says
January 12, 2015 at 10:31 PMThe Guatemala Guava and the Panama Peach both sound fantastic! I’d love to try all of the flavors, though, who am I kidding lol
Jordan says
January 12, 2015 at 10:33 PMI like to add spirulina to my smoothies and I take a probiotic supplement to boost my nutrition daily.
Tara Newman says
January 13, 2015 at 5:37 AMI want to comment how yummy the drink looks but I would rather say your photography is look FABULOUS!
Kierston says
January 13, 2015 at 6:42 AMLove your focus 🙂
RFC says
January 13, 2015 at 7:47 AMWe sell bai at the gym I work at, it’s really good! And I’m a HUGE fan of turmeric. I take a product called Zyflamend from New Chapter to help aid in healthy recovery with all of the nonsense (racing, etc) I put my body through!
jill conyers says
January 13, 2015 at 8:00 AMI would try Congo Pear and Dragonfruit first. Then, some of the other yummy flavors.
Sloane Pitman Yoga says
January 13, 2015 at 10:38 AMI love this! Bai5 drinks are incredible, but I haven’t tried the Peru Pineapple. I think that’s the flavor I’d most want!
Sloane Pitman Yoga says
January 13, 2015 at 10:41 AMI also love what you said about adding in nutrients to support liver detox. My boyfriend asked if we could do a detox together, so I created recipes for us both to enjoy that are filled with detoxing nutrients like tumeric, ginger, cranberry, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper, and detoxifying foods like cruciferous veggies, berries, apples, bell peppers and sweet pototatoes. Our only “restriction” is no coffee or alcohol! It feels SO much better than making a long list of things we can’t have.
Tara | Treble in the Kitchen says
January 13, 2015 at 11:30 AMI love that you always give the “why” behind your recipes and nutritional choices 🙂 Also, I love that you are focusing on adding things into your diet that are super healthy rather than cutting things out. I love keeping it positive!
Sue @ This Mama Runs for Cupcakes says
January 13, 2015 at 1:40 PMThis looks delicious!! I like to use my Skoop supergreens to get some extra nutrients in!
Arman @ thebigmansworld says
January 13, 2015 at 5:38 PMI’m crushing that you called it an Elixer…..Harry Potter.
LCCotter says
January 13, 2015 at 6:59 PMhaha yes, for you!
Lauren @ Fun, Fit, and Fabulous! says
January 13, 2015 at 7:21 PMI’m not a huge detox fan (I’d chew my arm off on a juice cleanse), but I do believe in giving my body a break from certain things (aka cutting back on my sugar) so it can do it’s thang and “cleanse” itself! 🙂
Teffy says
January 13, 2015 at 7:26 PMLooks so yummy!! It looks like something I could sip on and feel like I’m enjoying an awesome cocktail!
Love both turmeric and pineapple, and cranberry as well of course!
{Teffy’s Perks} X
Tracy says
January 13, 2015 at 7:45 PMI like adding greens and raw cacao to my smoothies.
Tracy says
January 13, 2015 at 7:48 PMGrapefruit would be my first choice!
Sindi Barker says
January 13, 2015 at 9:27 PMI’ve already tried the blueberry, dragon fruit, and pomegranate. I would love to try any flavor, but not pineapple, since I’m allergic to it…whomp whomp 🙁 Anyways, I love reading your posts!
Sindi Barker says
January 13, 2015 at 9:37 PMI love to add Chia seeds to my smoothies and to my juices. Also, I love flax seeds when I bake
Shashi @ runninsrilankan says
January 14, 2015 at 1:30 PMI had the coconut bai for the very first time this past weekend and it was delightful! I wanna try the mango one next! I am not a huge fan of a strict detox plan either – but am cool with a little liver helping in the form of this elixir of yours! Such a brilliant use of turmeric! I use turmeric (in powder and root form) in a lot of curries and soups and stews – NEVER EVER in a sweet drink! BRILLIANT my friend!
Kimberly says
January 14, 2015 at 1:41 PMI like adding parsley and lemon to my juices
Kimberly says
January 14, 2015 at 1:44 PMOh and I think I would like the mango one!
Hilary says
January 14, 2015 at 2:56 PMI am a sucker for anything pineapple flavored, that fruit it just delicious! And I love adding nutrients by adding veggies to things like oats and smoothies!
Lori “getfitchick” Lanham says
January 14, 2015 at 3:15 PMI will do a detox when i’m feeling sluggish or bloated. I also try to add in extra nutrients by mixing in chia seeds, flax, wheat germ, or other goodies through smoothies and on food.
Lori “getfitchick” Lanham says
January 14, 2015 at 3:17 PMI would love to try the coconut!
Michelle @ Vitamin Sunshine says
January 14, 2015 at 5:40 PMThat looks delicious– and I love any way to work more turmeric into my diet 🙂 I’ve tried juicing fresh turmeric into juices before and had it be way too strong– maybe I used too much and should try again. Heating up the powder with water sounds like an easy alternative!
LCCotter says
January 14, 2015 at 5:59 PMdid you boil it first and then strain?
Rebecca Pierson says
January 14, 2015 at 9:49 PMThe molokai coconut sounds good- they all do actually. your posted recipe for the cranberry pineapple elixir caught my attention because i love, love, love turmeric and i am always looking for new ways to use it! thanks!
Rebecca Pierson says
January 14, 2015 at 9:51 PMi like adding chia and flax whenever possible. also, turmeric, lol… (don’t have instagram btw) so have to skip that…
LynneT says
January 14, 2015 at 10:08 PMI would like to try the Congo Pear.
Sarah says
January 15, 2015 at 9:35 AMI am headed to Target later this morning. Hoping to find this flavor and the pomegranate!
chickie brewer says
January 15, 2015 at 11:00 AMI would like to try adding greens to mine.. I bought a drink like that one and loved it!
MEgan says
January 15, 2015 at 3:45 PMI would love to try Malawi Mango!
MEgan says
January 15, 2015 at 3:45 PMI take a lot of vitamin supplements for nutrients
Erin says
January 18, 2015 at 11:20 AMI really want to try the cherry!
Erin says
January 18, 2015 at 11:22 AMI’ve been adding nutrients with Amazing Grass Green Superfood in my hot cereal in the morning!
Lynne meyer says
January 18, 2015 at 12:55 PMI love anything pomegranate or coconut, so I’d love to try those two flavors especially.
Lynne meyer says
January 18, 2015 at 12:57 PMTo boost nutrition in my diet, I’m a huge fan of flaxseed, which is full of Omega-3s and other wonderful things. I love it in baked goods mostly, bit tw also fantastic in oatmeal.
Sarah Pie says
January 18, 2015 at 5:27 PMYUM. I’ve been loving on probiotics and cranberries lately and this sounds like a great new way to give the gut some lovin. I’ve never heard of Bai before but I may have to go and check them out at the store next time I shop 🙂
Paige says
January 18, 2015 at 10:41 PMI’d want to try mango! My favorite fruit
Paige says
January 18, 2015 at 11:04 PMI’m not super into detoxing and Im not into the juice blend but when I do want to cleanse a little I will cut out processed foods and switch only to whole natural foods.
Cris says
June 21, 2015 at 3:33 PMOh my, this looks absolutely amazing! I gotta try it very soon. 🙂 P.S. I don’t believe in detoxing either.
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Cotter Crunch says
June 21, 2015 at 6:19 PMlet me know if you do Cris!
Evelyn says
November 9, 2018 at 7:16 AMA few questions about this recipe.
1. Are you using the turmeric water or just the turmeric after you boil it?
2. I see you have cranberries in your pic and you don’t call it out. Do you get the frozen and put it in with the turmeric when you boil?
3. How much lemon juice? Just a squeeze?
Lindsay Cotter says
November 9, 2018 at 3:35 PMPh sorry this is an old recipe. I used the cranberry juice and then turmeric after I boiled it. I need to update this to make more sense, will do that now. THanks!