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Turmeric Coffee

Cindy
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.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Drink Recipes
Cuisine American
Servings 2 people
Calories 201 kcal

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.
    Topview photo of a saucepan with milk, turmeric powder, cinnamon, maple syrup, and vanilla extract, ready to be mixed with a whisk.
  • Then heat the pan over medium heat until very hot but not boiling. Whisk frequently.
    Topview photo of a saucepan with milk, turmeric powder, cinnamon, maple syrup, and vanilla extract, mixed together. There are cinnamon sticks a powdered turmeric to the right of the pan.
  • Turn off heat and taste to adjust flavor.
    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.
  • Serve immediately, dividing between two glasses.
    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.

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.
Keyword Turmeric Coffee