AIP Friendly Golden Turmeric Carob Milk
Warm, golden, and deeply aromatic, this cozy drink is the kind of thing you'll want to curl up with on a cold evening or slow weekend morning. Full-fat coconut milk gives it a luxuriously creamy base, while carob powder steps in as a naturally sweet, caffeine-free alternative to cocoa — a crucial swap since cacao is off the table on the autoimmune protocol. Ground turmeric, ginger, and Ceylon cinnamon layer in gentle warmth and complexity without any of the nightshade-family spices that can trip up AIP-compliant recipes. A touch of maple syrup rounds everything out, and you can dial the sweetness up or down to suit your mood. The whole thing comes together in one saucepan in under ten minutes, making it an effortless treat that never feels like a compromise. This recipe serves two, so it's perfect for sharing — or saving the second mug for yourself an hour later, because you absolutely will want another.
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2 servings
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- ½ cup water
- 2 tbsp carob powder
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp ceylon cinnamon
- 1 tbsp maple syrup, or more to taste
Ingredient noteAIP restricts added sweeteners, but small occasional amounts of unrefined maple syrup are accepted on the protocol; the ~1 1/2 teaspoons per serving here likely stays within that limited allowance. If you prefer to always avoid maple syrup, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
Instructions
- 1
Whisk together the carob powder, turmeric, ginger, and Ceylon cinnamon in a small saucepan until combined.
- 2
Pour in the water and whisk until the spice-carob mixture forms a smooth, lump-free paste.
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