Name: Turmeric Coffee
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 c milk (can be plant based: almond, flax, etc.); 1 teaspoon turmeric powder (you can add up to 1 more teaspoon); ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2.5 tablespoons maple syrup; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 shot espresso optional

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This Turmeric Coffee recipe has all the perks of morning coffee, plus the added health benefits of turmeric. Turmeric is a powerful spice used in ancient traditions because of it's most active compound, curcumin.

Photo of two glass mugs with Turmeric coffee in them, with a silver spoon in the foreground, turmeric powder on the right side, and a gray kitchen towel in the background.

WHY THIS TURMERIC COFFEE RECIPE IS SO GOOD

When it comes morning, this girl wants and needs a hot drink. I've been switching up my typical coffee with this delicious and frothy Turmeric Coffee.
Making your own fancy coffeeshop drink is pretty easy to do at home. We will show you how it is done! Plus, it's much more affordable.
Turmeric is a powerful spice with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that studies have shown can be beneficial to brain and body health.
This drink is so quick and easy and can be whipped up in just a few minutes, making this perfect for on-the-go mornings.

TIPS AND TRICKS FOR MAKING TURMERIC COFFEE

You can use any type of milk in this recipe. If you consume dairy, you can use cow's milk. Additionally, almond, flax and macadamia nut milk work great in this recipe.
You can add in a shot of espresso to make this a Turmeric Coffee. Don't have espresso on hand? You can add 1 teaspoon of instant coffee.
To help with the absorption of turmeric and other ingredients, add a pinch of black pepper. Alternatively, you can add in some solid coconut oil to the saucepan to help. A pinch shouldn't change the taste any.

Photo of Turmeric Coffee in a glass mug. There is a hand holding a silver spoon, ready to dip into the mug. There is powdered turmeric to the right of the glass and cinnamon sticks. There is a gray kitchen towel to the left of the glass. And there is a mug with turmeric coffee in the background.

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Turmeric Coffee

Yield: 2 people

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

2 c milk (can be plant based: almond, flax, etc.)
1 teaspoon turmeric powder (you can add up to 1 more teaspoon)
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
2.5 tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 shot espresso optional

Instructions

Add the plant milk, turmeric powder, cinnamon powder, maple syrup and vanilla extract (add espresso if using) in a saucepan and whisk everything.
Then heat the pan over medium heat until very hot but not boiling. Whisk frequently.
Turn off heat and taste to adjust flavor.
Serve immediately, dividing between two glasses.

Notes

You can use any type of milk in this recipe. If you consume dairy, you can use cow's milk. Additionally, almond, flax and macadamia nut milk work great in this recipe.
You can add in a shot of espresso to make this a Turmeric Coffee. Don't have espresso on hand? You can add 1 teaspoon of instant coffee.
To help with the absorption of turmeric and other ingredients, add a pinch of black pepper. Alternatively, you can add in some solid coconut oil to the saucepan to help. A pinch shouldn't change the taste any.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 2 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 201Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 121mgCarbohydrates: 31gFiber: 1gSugar: 28gProtein: 8g

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