Xanthan Gum Free Warm Apple Cider Wellness Drink
This warming drink is the kind of thing you want to wrap both hands around on a cold morning or whenever you need a little reset. Fresh apple juice forms a naturally sweet base, while grated ginger and ground turmeric bring that earthy, anti-inflammatory depth that makes every sip feel genuinely nourishing. A stick of Ceylon cinnamon steeps right in the pot, lending a softer, more delicate spice than the cassia variety you usually find on store shelves. Honey and apple cider vinegar are stirred in off the heat, so their raw qualities stay intact and the flavor stays bright rather than sharp. Every single ingredient here is a whole, recognizable food — no stabilizers, no thickeners, nothing that would raise a flag for anyone avoiding additives like xanthan gum. The optional thyme sprig on top is a small touch that makes it feel almost like something you'd order at a wellness café, but you made it in about ten minutes on your own stove.
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2 servings
- 2 cups fresh apple juice (not from concentrate)
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, peeled and grated
- 1 tbsp honey
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- 1 stick ceylon cinnamon
- 2 fresh thyme sprigs (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the apple juice, grated ginger, turmeric, and Ceylon cinnamon stick in a small saucepan over medium heat. Warm, stirring occasionally, until the liquid is steaming and small bubbles form at the edges, about 7–8 minutes — do not bring to a full boil.
- 2
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the honey and apple cider vinegar until the honey is fully dissolved.
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