Gut Friendly Maple & Ginger Glaze
Warm, glossy, and layered with just the right amount of spice, this glaze brings together some of the most gut-supportive ingredients you can find in a pantry. Pure maple syrup provides natural sweetness without refined sugars, while coconut aminos stand in for soy sauce — delivering that savory depth without the digestive irritants that come with conventional condiments. Fresh grated ginger and turmeric add a gentle, aromatic heat that's as good for your gut as it is for your taste buds. Apple cider vinegar rounds everything out with a bright tang that keeps the sweetness from feeling heavy. Arrowroot starch does the thickening work here instead of cornstarch, making it a smart swap for anyone keeping an eye on ingredients that can trigger sensitivity. The whole thing comes together in one small saucepan in just a few minutes, and the result is a silky, spoonable glaze that works beautifully over roasted vegetables, proteins, or grain bowls. It's the kind of sauce that makes clean eating feel genuinely indulgent.
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4 servings
- ⅓ cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- ¼ tsp ceylon cinnamon
- ¼ tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp arrowroot starch
- 1 tbsp cold water
- ⅛ tsp fine sea salt
Instructions
- 1
Combine the maple syrup, coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, ginger, Ceylon cinnamon, turmeric, and sea salt in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the mixture is uniform.
- 2
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally, until it begins to bubble around the edges, about 3 minutes. Watch closely — maple syrup can scorch quickly if the heat is too high.
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