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This is an easy meal or snack to support the adrenals. For starting out, jumping into this many yolks in one go could be too much since it is so nourishing. For some, starting at half the yolks is best, building up from there. The butter can be omitted, depending on desire, taste, need and stomach space. If a shake can’t be added to your rhythm, making a deep effort to do a dozen yolks a day can assist greatly.
Ingredients
- 12 pastured egg yolks
- 1/2 cup grass-fed butter
- 1 cup home-brewed sour cream
- handful of frozen berries
- unrefined sea salt
Instructions
Blend egg yolks in a blender on low until emulsified. Add butter, sour cream and frozen berries. Mix until combined, sprinkle salt on top and enjoy.
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That sounds delicious! I don’t have adrenal concerns but I do love me egg yolks and liver. I wonder if I can squeeze some liver into this one.
This is how I get in my liver fix… I blend up some fresh, pasture-raised, grass finished liver with some spicy kimchi juice. Sometimes, I like to dice up some avocados and sprinkle some crunchy sea salt, and spoon the savory dish like a gourmet soup – chilled of course. I usually top it off with some organic, pasture-raised egg yolks.
How often should I make this? 12 eggs every day?
more info here https://www.nourishingplot.com/2017/03/21/adrenal-support-shake/
wow. I would guess that with that much butter it wouldn’t have the consistency of a shake, but rather, it would be thick enough to cut with a knife. can the author or recipe creator confirm the consistency of this recipe?
It’s a thick shake, but definitely drinkable. Delicious. The adrenal shake is meant to feed the adrenals. When someone has adrenal fatigue, it’s a game changer.
thank you — can you share tips on incorporating the butter? do you make sure it’s at room temperature first or can you mix it in right out of the fridge? ‘I’m assuming you don’t melt it at all…
If you melt it, it’ll be thinner. The sour cream consistency has a lot to do with the thickness, also. It depends on a lot of factors. It can, and should be made according to your desires.
Becky, thank you for replying to my question on how to incorporate the butter. What do you do when you make it? Do you add the butter fresh out of the fridge? I tried that and it doens’t really blend into it….just lumps. If I melt the butter it made it weird also. I haven’t tried incorporating the butter at room temperature yet.
sorry, i forgot to add — i’ve resisted getting an electric hand mixer, as i’ve always been able to manage with a variety of other non-electric tools. i’ve made eggnog with milk or kefir and eggs with my stainless steel egg mixer from lehmans (https://www.lehmans.com/product/stainless-steel-egg-beater/), but do you think i’d need an electric mixer to make this with incorporating the butter? the mixer from lehman’s works super well and i love it…but its not for thick things like mashed potatoes, etc. it’s for liquids, like the eggnog, dressings, egg white frosting (if i ate that anymore! 😉 etc. as i don’t have an electric immersion blender or food processor or blender right now, i don’t want to try this and botch it up, finding it won’t blend. i’m sure i could sublimate it into a soup or something if it goes wrong, but i’d rather start out with success!
I’ve picked up a Bamix hand blender and I’ve been drinking the adrenal support shake. I’ve read the author’s blog post, but I’m still not sure how long it is “ok” to keep drinking this. I can’t say that when I drink it it is easier to get out of bed in the morning. I can’t say I notice much change whether I drink it or not. Sometimes I follow the recipe exactly, but often I halve it, where I’m only using 6 eggs, and half the butter, but on the days I do drink the shake as written, I don’t notice a difference in energy. I’m still going to continue drinking it for a while and see what happens. I’m using incredible pastured eggs and cream and butter from a farm that practices their own adapted version of the Allan Savory’s holistic planned grazing methods for their cows, and their chickens have the best access to bugs on their pasture.
I do not have this product and can not comment on how it would work. If I did have this product, I would certainly give it a try and see how it goes.
Dear Becky
For so much fat should the liver & gallbladder function be in great shape? Most people don’t have good function of these 2 organs.
Also , if adrenals are affected by stress, tough life situations – if stress continues how much this mixture can help? Thanks
i forgot to ask – are people really eating all of this in one day? is this meant to be consumed all in one day? 1/2 C butter, 1 C cream by itself seems like a TON of fat to consume in one day, particularly the amount of butter! i’m all for fat and do consume large amounts, but never that much in a day! at most i’ve drank 1 quart of raw creamy milk, and some cheese and a few eggs all in one day. are the amounts in this recipe recommended for daily consumption, or as a special once-a-month adrenal support type of thing? also, does WPF recommend not consuming the egg WHITE? I always thought that the egg white contained a lot of nutrients — isn’t it what the baby chick consumes to develop?
The baby chick consumes the yolk as it grows, not the white. The adrenal shake is designed for those with adrenal fatigue. When you’re not getting out of bed, exhausted, depleted from tanked adrenal function, this adrenal shake brings you back to life.
thanks Becky for that info on the yolk. can you share thoughts on the butter? i have no issue with the number of eggs and the amount of cream in this recipe, but i do have an issue with the fat. I have tried eating that much butter in one day, and i can’t do it. i start to feel sick…
thanks Becky for that info on the yolk. can you share thoughts on the butter? i have no issue with the number of eggs and the amount of cream in this recipe, but i do have an issue with the fat. I have tried eating that much butter in one day, and i can’t do it. i start to feel sick…any recommendations?
Animal fats are very strong building blocks nutritionally. When the body doesn’t tolerate animal fats, specifically with feeling ill, nausea or vomiting, it’s a sign the gallbladder is struggling, stagnant with stones. When we do healing foods, the body speaks to us, telling us what to do, guiding us. It’s a fantastic thing that your body is speaking to you and guiding you.
WAPF recommends consuming raw egg whites only on occasion. They are best consumed when cooked. See p. 436 of the book Nourishing Traditions.
Oh my gracious, this seems like WAY too much to consume in a single day, I can’t believe this is suggested as a ‘snack’ even. I second what ‘always’ said, that’s too much fat to handle in one go. I am also a lover of wholesome, grass-fed dairy, fats, and egg yolks, but common sense should tell you that that much fat in one go would hit the digestive system pretty hard. Fat digests very slowly, I can only imagine the lethargic, exhausted, and bloated feeling some people (namely myself) would get from this.
I make this shake every day. It has honestly changed my life. No adrenal issues whatsoever. Took me a long while to work up to the cream and 12 yolks. Becky Plotner is a highly intelligent person. Thanks Becky!
Why sour cream and not regular cream? I hate the taste of sour cream and even if I add a little maple syrup or cocoa or a few dates, the sour cream taste cuts through the shake so that it seems like that’s all I’m drinking, and then I gag.
Soured cream reduces lactose, breaks down the fat (in the absence of the enzyme lipase, if it has been pasteurized), and provides valuable microbes. If you just can’t do it, then by all means use cream (raw preferred)!
For people with no known adrenal issues would this be an occasional treat?
more info here https://www.nourishingplot.com/2017/03/21/adrenal-support-shake/
Can we use kefir or yogurt instead of sour cream?
Oh my that is a lot of fat! Do you have any suggestions for someone who has trouble digesting fat? I have adrenal exhaustion and my oxidation rate is so slow I have such a hard time with fats. Thanks!
My gallbladder was not functioning optimally so my ND told me to drink a tablespoon of lemon juice with 4oz of warm water in the mornings to help it out. It’s functioning better now and I have no problems eating fat, although I haven’t tried this shake yet!
How many yolks to start with? I doubt my system would cope with such a huge amount and could home made soy keifer be ok?
more info here https://www.nourishingplot.com/2017/03/21/adrenal-support-shake/
“For some, starting at half the yolks is best, building up from there.”
WAPF does not recommend soy kefir. https://www.westonaprice.org/soy-alert/
Do you have a recipe for making the sour cream?
the healthy home economist has a video on how to make sour cream, on her blog and YouTube
there is a recipe for creme fraiche (European style sour cream) on p. 84 of the book Nourishing Traditions.
Sounds rich and delish! Many who suffer from autoimmune thyroid disorders find that they also have adrenal issues (HPA-axis dysregulation) so at first glance, this sounds like it would be a perfect supplement to supporting those adrenals. Unfortunately, it has been found that the casein in dairy can provoke the autoimmune attack on the thyroid (a case of mistaken identity – gluten cross-reactivity) and it is recommended to avoid all dairy if you have autoimmune thyroid issues. Vitamin C, salt, and potassium (aka “the Adrenal Cocktail”) might be a safer route for gentle adrenal support if you do have thyroid issues.
Thanks for all the great articles and posts!
Properly fermented dairy is not the same as dairy. When raw milk ferments as yogurt, kefir or sour cream, the lactose is digested in the fermentation process and the casein is converted to a para-casein. Two totally different products. Personally, I have a casein allergy and am lactose intolerant and digest milk kefir, yogurt and sour cream on a regular basis with no issues. These products, properly fermented, are even shown on NIH studies to reverse autoimmunity as they build as probiotic foods. They also show to reverse those who are lactose intolerant.
I have had terrible adrenal burnout. My adrenals were basically at zero according to my naturopath. My hormones too have been off because they are not functioning correctly. The fatigue also has been difficult to deal with. I have gotten off of all caffeine and tried many different natural approaches. I am willing to try anything! I thought at first – “REALLY? 12 egg yolks? Sour Cream?”. But I want to tell you I have had this shake for three days now, starting with 4-6 yolks at a time and I am beginning to feel its effects. It really works! My nervous system has a sense of calm and peace that is tangible and profound! My energy is much better too. I just want to say thank you very much for sharing this. This is a game changer for me. I’ve been through such a terrible time and this really works!!! I’m very grateful!!!
So happy to hear this Patricia! It was a game changer for my Stage Four Adrenal Fatigue. Food is truly medicinal. ((((((((((((hug))))))))))))))) So happy for you!
Hey, Becky what are the calorie and nutritional intake?
This is totally dependent on what type of eggs, what type of milk from your sour cream, how it is fermented, etc, etc. I do not have a breakdown but totaling your information from your individual ingredients used would be clear.
So happy to hear this Patricia! It was a game changer for my Stage Four Adrenal Fatigue. Food is truly medicinal. ((((((((((((hug))))))))))))))) So happy for you!
I have been trying this recipe on and off for a couple months now. I can’t say that I notice any difference in the weeks I do consume it vs. the weeks I don’t. I will continue giving it a try though.
Dairy gives me severe reflux BUT, I was reading how Dr. Garth Nicolson, PhD, using a proprietary lipid formula has been restoring mitochondrial function in elderly people, turning back their biological clock many decades. I’m 68, struggling with HPA dysregulation and treatment resistant bipolar illness and I didn’t want to spend $100 to $200 per month on a supplement, believing that food is a better source of healing factors, so my thoughts turned to raw egg yolks, since they contain phospholipids and glycolipids. I jumped right in, consuming six per day; three in my morning smoothie in unsweetened almond milk, a banana and half a cup of blueberries, and three before bed. Within three days I noticed I was feeling more energetic. I’ve now increased my raw yolk consumption to eight, the goal being a dozen a day. And, while cooked eggs cause nasal congestion and heartburn, raw egg yolks don’t seem to provoke any negative responses. I also eat a large salad mixed with half a can of wild caught salmon(BPA free can), olive oil and lemon, snacking on melon and apples.
I won’t be declaring ‘victory’ until my sleep and sexual function are restored. I’ve been in poor health for 14 years. Perhaps I’m discovering the path to recovery. I’ll remain positive.
Bravo!!!!!!!!!! So happy to hear this. Yolks are known to directly feed mitochondria.
What if you’re allergic to dairy products
Some folks see enough success with substituting coconut oil, however, rebuilding that dairy intolerance would be optimal. The GAPS dairy, diary intro is recommended.
What do you do with the leftover egg whites?
I make meringue cookies or cook them up and feed them to our pigs.
I started with two egg yolks last night in my homebrew chai latte and two egg yolks this morning in my kefir/ghee/creme fraiche/papaya/chia/linseed/lacto-fermented quinoa smoothie. I felt less lethargic without 15 minutes of taking the egg yolks both times. Yay! Let’s see if my jitters disappear and my hormones come back to life as I keep increasing the amounts…
We usually make meringue cookies. So happy to hear you are doing better! Bravo!
Dear Miss Plotner,
I have been doing this for only three days, along with vitamin D3, magnesium oil and vitamin C, and it seriously works, it is truly amazing.
However, I just add half a cup of butter and some lemon juice to egg yolks, without anything else, just some salt and garlic, which I love too much. Is it alright to do it this way? Are frozen important or are they there just for the taste? And sour cream, too?
Thank you for bringing my life slowly, but steadily back. I really appreciate it.
Best,
Zina
Oh my what a mix you’ve invented! Wonderful! Frozen is fine! Yum. I don’t see any reason to not do it in this way.
Hello Zina
Would like to get in touch with you to talk about your version. Please email me at
mishpacha@protonmail.com
Thanks
Could I sub the sour cream with raw milk keifer or cultured butter milk?
What if you are allergic to eggs?
Can’t drink it all in a day yet. Making 1/2 batch. Can I store it in fridge?
Great article! Thank you!
Is there an upper intake limit for egg yolks to avoid Vitamin A toxicity?
Can the Adrenal Support Shake be drunk long term?