Champagne Berry Ambrosia

As we all know berries are ridiculously good for you and filled with anti-aging antioxidants. They’re even better mixed in with a little bubbly. That’s why I created this yummy champagne berry ambrosia that only takes minutes to make. It’s perfect at the end of a meal, to eat as a snack or at a Sunday brunch.  There’s no refined sugar.  The sauce is made with a small amount of honey, orange and lemon juice,  champagne or sparkling cider.   If they were available year round, it would be a good idea to eat them every day because they’re rich in anti-oxidants.If they aren’t available in your area, frozen work fine too. Strawberries are considered to be “the queen of fruits,” especially in Asia.

The benefits of eating strawberries

• Burning fat – The color of strawberries comes from an ingredient called anthocyanin.  It’s been shown to be effective in fat burning.
• To ease the pain of inflammation because they lower the blood levels of CRP (c-reactive protein)
• The flavonoids in strawberries help to lower the risk of heart disease.
• They are anti-aging because they contain biotin, which helps build strong hair and nails.
• They’re good for your eyesight because they lower the risk of macular degeneration and vision loss.

You may also like to try this green melon and champagne soup recipe.

Please give this champagne berry ambrosia recipe a try and have a BERRY wonderful day!

Champagne Berry Ambrosia

 

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An easy and anti-aging dessert made with champagne. Who could resist>

Author: Rebecca Forstadt Olkowski

Recipe type: Dessert

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp of honey
• 2 Tbsp of lemon juice
• 2 Tbsp of orange juice
• 2 large sprigs of fresh spearmint
• 4 cups of mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries or whatever is available - If using frozen, thaw first
• 1 cup of chilled champagne or sparkling apple cider

Instructions

1. In a small saucepan, combine the honey, lemon juice, orange juice, and mint.
2. Stir over low heat until the honey is melted. (about 1 minute)
3. Take off the burner and let the mixture steep for about 5 minutes
4. Remove the mint
5. In a large bowl, gently combine the berries and honey mixture
6. Chill for 15 minutes or up to 1 hour
7. Dish out into individual serving bowls and pour a little champagne or sparkling cider over the berries.
8. Garnish with a mint sprig

Nutrition Information

Serving size: 4-6

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