Recipes

Make it your own (brain) ritual.

Brain Ritual® mixes into more than a glass of water. Discover nine refreshing ways to make the daily ritual something to look forward to—from ginger-lime coolers and citrus mocktails to a protein shake and frozen yogurt bark.

Creamy peach and passion fruit smoothie in a chilled glass
Dr. Elena Gross drinking Brain Ritual in the How to Take Brain Ritual video

Why recipes

“I built Brain Ritual® to fuel the migraine brain—then found my own ways to make it something to look forward to.”

Some days it is sipped straight for steady energy through the day. Others, it is mixed into a nutrient-rich ginger-lime refresher. These are Dr. Elena’s go-to combinations, alongside recipes from Coach Jacky, @carbwatcher, a member of the Brain Ritual® community.

Dr. Elena Gross, PhD Founder and CEO, Brain Ritual®

Find your ritual

Nine recipes. Four ways to explore.

Start with what sounds good today. Jump to a category, then follow each complete recipe directly on the page—no popups and no interrupted reading.

Refreshers & coolers

3 recipes
Chilled ginger lime refresher with fresh mint, lime and ginger

Recipe 01 · Refreshers & coolers

Dr. Elena's Ginger Lime Brain Boost Refresher

A bright, cooling refresher with fresh ginger, zesty lime, aromatic mint, and Brain Ritual®.

Yield
1 serving
Best served
Chilled

Ingredients

  • 1 stick pack Brain Ritual®
  • Water
  • Fresh ginger
  • Fresh lime
  • Fresh mint
  • Ice, optional

Directions

  1. Mix 1 stick pack of Brain Ritual® with water until fully dissolved. A handheld frother works well.
  2. Add fresh ginger.
  3. Squeeze in fresh lime juice, then add a few lime slices or wedges to the glass.
  4. Add a generous amount of fresh mint.
  5. Stir and serve chilled—chilling boosts the flavor.

Recipe by Dr. Elena Gross, PhD

Green blackberry lime refresher with cucumber, lime and fresh blackberries

Recipe 02 · Refreshers & coolers

Dr. Elena's Blackberry Lime Green Refresher

A vibrant blend of juicy blackberries, crisp cucumber, fresh lime, spirulina, chlorella, and Brain Ritual®.

Yield
1 serving
Best served
Chilled

Ingredients

  • 1 stick pack Brain Ritual®
  • Water
  • Spirulina & chlorella powder
  • Fresh cucumber slices
  • Frozen blackberries
  • Fresh lime

Directions

  1. Add 1 stick pack of Brain Ritual® to a glass or mason jar of water.
  2. Mix thoroughly with a handheld frother until fully dissolved.
  3. Add a small spoonful of spirulina & chlorella and froth again until vibrant green.
  4. Add several slices of fresh cucumber.
  5. Add frozen blackberries.
  6. Add fresh lime, including a wedge or slice for garnish. Stir and serve chilled.

Recipe by Dr. Elena Gross, PhD

Layered citrus matcha cooler with fresh orange and ice

Recipe 04 · Refreshers & coolers

Brain Ritual® Citrus Matcha Cooler

A vibrant iced matcha with fresh orange, Brain Ritual® Peach Passion Fruit, and a touch of natural sweetness.

Yield
1 serving
Prep time
5 min

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp matcha powder
  • 2 tbsp hot water
  • 1 Brain Ritual® stick pack
  • ½ cup fresh orange juice
  • ½ cup cold water
  • 1 cup ice
  • Optional garnish: thin orange slice

Directions

  1. Whisk the matcha powder with hot water until smooth and fully dissolved.
  2. In a tall glass, combine Brain Ritual®, orange juice, and cold water; stir well.
  3. Fill the glass with ice.
  4. Pour the prepared matcha over the citrus mixture.
  5. Stir gently to combine and serve immediately.

Recipe by Coach Jacky · @carbwatcher

Mocktails

2 recipes
Sparkling citrus berry mocktail with golden kiwi and mixed berries

Recipe 03 · Mocktails

Brain Ritual® Citrus Berry Mocktail

A bright, lightly sparkling mocktail with muddled berries, golden kiwi, citrus, and Brain Ritual® Peach Passion Fruit.

Yield
1 serving
Prep time
5 min

Ingredients

  • 1 Brain Ritual® Peach Passion Fruit stick pack
  • ¼ golden kiwi, chopped
  • 2–3 tbsp frozen mixed berries
  • 6 oz Blood Orange Tangerine sparkling water
  • 1 oz orange prebiotic soda (e.g. Poppi Orange)
  • ½ oz unsweetened cranberry juice
  • 1–2 tsp fresh lemon juice
  • Ice, as needed
  • Golden kiwi slice, for garnish
  • Optional rim: monk fruit sweetener + water or lemon juice

Directions

  1. Lightly wet the rim of a serving glass, then dip into monk fruit sweetener.
  2. Add chopped kiwi and frozen berries to the glass; gently muddle, keeping some texture.
  3. In a separate glass, combine 1 Brain Ritual® stick pack with the sparkling water; stir until dissolved.
  4. Add the prebiotic soda, cranberry juice, and lemon juice; stir gently.
  5. Add ice to the fruit-filled serving glass, then pour the Brain Ritual® mixture over the muddled fruit.
  6. Garnish with a fresh kiwi slice and serve immediately.

Recipe by Coach Jacky · @carbwatcher

Sparkling peach cobbler mocktail with fresh peach puree and a peach garnish

Recipe 06 · Mocktails

Brain Ritual® Peach Cobbler Mocktail

A refreshing, fruit-forward mocktail with fresh peach purée, sparkling citrus, and Brain Ritual® Peach Passion Fruit.

Yield
1 serving
Prep time
5 min

Ingredients

  • 1 Brain Ritual® Peach Passion Fruit stick pack
  • ½ medium ripe peach, sliced
  • 8 oz Mango Orange sparkling water (e.g. Spindrift)
  • ½ cup ice
  • 1 fresh peach slice, for garnish

Directions

  1. Blend the sliced peach until smooth (add 1–2 tsp water if needed).
  2. Spoon about 2 tbsp peach purée into the bottom of a tall serving glass.
  3. In a separate glass, add ice and 1 Brain Ritual® stick pack.
  4. Pour in the sparkling water and stir until fully dissolved.
  5. Slowly pour the sparkling mixture over the peach purée for a layered effect.
  6. Gently stir once or twice, garnish with a peach slice, and serve immediately.

Recipe by Coach Jacky · @carbwatcher

Shakes & snacks

2 recipes
Mixed berry yogurt bark with pecans, coconut, chocolate and almond butter drizzle

Recipe 05 · Shakes & snacks

Brain Ritual® Mixed Berry Yogurt Bark

A creamy frozen yogurt bark with mixed berries, crunchy pecans, chocolate, almond butter, and Brain Ritual® Peach Passion Fruit.

Yield
8 pieces
Prep time
15 min
Freeze
2 hr
Serving
2 pieces

Ingredients

  • 2 cups plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 Brain Ritual® stick pack
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup frozen mixed berries, slightly thawed
  • ⅓ cup chopped pecans
  • ¼ cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 tsp coconut oil
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened coconut flakes
  • 2 tbsp almond butter
  • 1 tbsp natural sweetener, optional

Directions

  1. Combine Greek yogurt, Brain Ritual®, vanilla extract, and optional sweetener; stir until smooth.
  2. Line a small tray with parchment; spread the yogurt mixture ¼–½ inch thick.
  3. Lightly mash the thawed berries, then spoon evenly over the yogurt.
  4. Sprinkle with chopped pecans and coconut flakes.
  5. Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil in short microwave intervals until smooth.
  6. Drizzle melted chocolate over the bark, followed by almond butter.
  7. Freeze about 2 hours, or until completely firm.
  8. Break or cut into 8 pieces; serve 2 pieces per serving. Store frozen, airtight.

Recipe by Coach Jacky · @carbwatcher

Creamy peach and passion fruit protein smoothie with fresh peach and passion fruit

Recipe 07 · Shakes & snacks

Brain Ritual® Peach Passion Fruit Protein Shake

A simple, creamy protein shake designed to complement Brain Ritual's subtle peach and passion fruit flavor.

Yield
1 serving
Prep time
5 min

Ingredients

  • 1 stick pack Brain Ritual® Peach & Passion Fruit
  • 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
  • ½ cup frozen peaches
  • ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup ice, or as needed
  • Optional: swap ¼ cup almond milk for coconut milk

Directions

  1. Add almond milk, Greek yogurt, frozen peaches, protein powder, Brain Ritual®, and ice to a blender.
  2. Blend on high until completely smooth and creamy, about 30–45 seconds.
  3. Pour into a glass and enjoy immediately.

Recipe by Coach Jacky · @carbwatcher

Wellness shots

2 recipes
Three orange apple carrot citrus ginger wellness shots

Recipe 08 · Wellness shots

Apple Carrot Citrus Ginger Shot

A quick wellness shot—apple, carrot, orange, and fresh ginger blended smooth with Brain Ritual® Peach Passion Fruit.

Yield
3–4 shots

Ingredients

  • ½ medium red apple, cored and chopped
  • 1 medium carrot, chopped
  • ½ medium orange, peeled
  • 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled
  • Juice of ½ lemon
  • 1 stick pack Brain Ritual® Peach Passion Fruit
  • 1 cup water

Directions

  1. Add the apple, carrot, orange, ginger, lemon juice, Brain Ritual®, and water to a blender.
  2. Blend until completely smooth.
  3. Pour through a fine-mesh strainer.
  4. Divide into small glasses or wellness shot glasses. Serve immediately or chilled.

Recipe by Coach Jacky

Three green cucumber celery lime wellness shots

Recipe 09 · Wellness shots

Cucumber Celery Lime Green Shot

A crisp green wellness shot—cucumber, celery, parsley, and lime blended smooth with Brain Ritual® Peach Passion Fruit.

Yield
3–4 shots

Ingredients

  • 1 small cucumber, chopped
  • 1 large celery stalk, chopped
  • Juice of ½ lime
  • ½ cup loosely packed fresh parsley
  • 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled
  • 1 stick pack Brain Ritual® Peach Passion Fruit
  • 1 cup water

Directions

  1. Add the cucumber, celery, lime juice, parsley, ginger, Brain Ritual®, and water to a blender.
  2. Blend until completely smooth.
  3. Pour through a fine-mesh strainer.
  4. Divide into small glasses or wellness shot glasses. Serve immediately or chilled.

Recipe by Coach Jacky

The essential ingredient

Fuel the ritual first.

Every recipe on this page starts with one daily stick pack of Brain Ritual® Peach Passion Fruit.

Brain Ritual stick pack beside a freshly mixed orange drink