Gut Friendly Paleo Maple Cinnamon Ghee
Ghee is already a gut-friendly superstar, and when you whip it with warm spices and a touch of natural sweetness, it becomes something you'll want to put on absolutely everything. This compound spread comes together in minutes — just softened ghee, pure maple syrup, ground cinnamon, a pinch of sea salt, and an optional whisper of vanilla powder. The result is silky, fragrant, and deeply satisfying without a single ingredient that could irritate a sensitive digestive system. Because ghee is clarified of milk solids, it's far gentler than regular butter, making it a smart swap for anyone who finds dairy hard to tolerate. A vigorous whisk is all it takes to bring the maple and cinnamon into a perfectly uniform, streak-free blend that firms up beautifully in the fridge. Spread it over roasted sweet potatoes, stir it into oatmeal, or melt a spoonful over grain-free pancakes — the possibilities are genuinely hard to stop thinking about. Store it in a glass jar on the counter or in the fridge, and you'll have a ready-made flavor upgrade waiting for you every single morning.
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16 servings
- 1 cup ghee, at room temperature (softened but not melted)
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- ⅛ tsp pure vanilla powder (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Allow the ghee to sit at room temperature for 20–30 minutes until it is soft and spreadable — similar in consistency to softened butter. It should yield easily to a spoon but hold its shape.
- 2
Transfer the softened ghee to a medium bowl. Add the maple syrup, ground cinnamon, fine sea salt, and vanilla powder, if using.
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