Ingredients (makes about 2 liters)
2 tbsp dried hibiscus flowers (or 4 hibiscus tea bags)
½ cup mixed berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries)
1 orange, thinly sliced
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 scoops clear whey isolate (berry flavor works best)
2 scoops unflavored collagen peptides
6–8 cups cold water
Ice cubes
Optional: sweetener to taste (stevia or monk fruit)Instructions
Brew the hibiscus tea in 2 cups hot water for 10–15 minutes.
Strain and let it cool completely.
In a large pitcher, add the cooled hibiscus tea, berries, orange slices, and apple cider vinegar.
Stir in the collagen peptides until dissolved.
Mix the clear whey isolate with a little cold water separately, then add it to the pitcher.
Fill with ice and remaining cold water.
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Approximate Nutrition (per 16 oz / 475 ml serving)
Calories: ~35–50
Protein: 20–25 g
Net Carbs: 0–3 g (depending on berries and protein powder used)
Tip: If you’re aiming for truly near-zero carbs, use only a few berries for flavor and choose a zero-carb clear whey isolate.
