My Morning Ritual: Nourishing the Day with Healthy, Colorful Beverages

Mornings are sacred to me, and not just because they mark the start of a new day. I genuinely look forward to my morning ritual of sipping on a healthy, comforting beverage while taking my daily supplements. There’s something deeply satisfying about fueling my body with nourishing ingredients first thing in the morning—it sets the tone for a mindful, health-focused day ahead.

One of my all-time favorite morning drinks is made with Chinese almond powder. I’ve always loved its unique sweet, and slightly pungent taste. It reminds me of traditional Chinese desserts, but without the guilt. I use the unsweetened version, of course, and I mix it with ground flaxseeds and unsweetened cocoa powder. This has been my staple mid-morning drink for quite a while.

Lately, I’ve been experimenting and expanding my morning beverage blend to include black sesame powder and dehydrated purple sweet potato powder. Both powders are completely natural, unsweetened, and free from additives. The black sesame powder brings a deep, nutty richness, while the purple sweet potato powder adds not only a gorgeous violet hue but also a gentle, earthy sweetness that pairs beautifully with the almond base.

My favorite combo now is a mix of Chinese almond powder, ground flaxseeds, black sesame powder, and purple sweet potato powder. It’s a wholesome, antioxidant-packed drink that’s both tasty and beautiful to look at. The vibrant purple color from the sweet potato powder makes it feel like a treat, and the flavor is delicate yet satisfying.

Interestingly, Sherilyn uses the same purple sweet potato powder to make a syrup for her cafe-style matcha drinks. It’s always fun to see how we all find different ways to enjoy the same ingredients!

I feel that having this variety of healthy morning beverages not only keeps my taste buds excited but also helps me stay on track with my health goals. Every ingredient I choose is carefully selected for its health benefits, and there's a quiet joy in knowing I’m doing something good for my body—even before the day has really begun.

So, what’s your favorite morning drink (besides coffee and tea)? 

My wholesome almond + purple sweet potato beverage. Love the vibrant violet hue! This brand of almond powder that I bought from Lazada is one of the most aromatic, and it's sugar-free.

100% purple sweet potato powder, also purchased from Lazada.

The almond powder (RM25) only lasted 2 weeks. It's pretty expensive for a 200gm tub.