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Green Kitchen Stories' Turmeric Tonic

A soothing and nourishing Turmeric Tonic - a comforting drink full of health benefits. 

Prep Time
10 mins
Soaking time
12 hrs
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 139 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American , Vegan

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (150g) mixed raw almonds and cashews
  • 4 teaspoons grated fresh turmeric (or 2 teaspoons ground turmeric)
  • 2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger (or 1–2 teaspoons ground ginger)
  • 2 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 cups (1¾ pints) filtered water
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • pinch black pepper

Instructions

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  1. Place the nuts in a bowl, cover with filtered water and soak for 12 hours (in the morning or overnight)
  2. Drain and rinse the nuts, discarding the soaking water. 
  3. Add them to a blender along with the rest of the ingredients. Blend on a high speed until completely smooth. 
  4. Taste and adjust the spiciness and sweetness to your liking by adding more ginger and/or maple syrup
  5. Strain the turmeric milk through a nut milk bag or a piece of cheesecloth or a fine-mesh sieve and store in the fridge in a large glass carafe with a lid/stopper
  6. The tonic can keep for a few days in the fridge, if sealed.
  7. Serve cold or gently warmed up. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 139kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 9g (14%) Sodium 147mg (6%) Potassium 199mg (6%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin C 0.5mg (1%) Calcium 62mg (6%) Iron 1.5mg (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 139

% Daily Value*

Calories 139kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 9g 14%
Sodium 147mg 6%
Potassium 199mg 4%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1%
Calcium 62mg 6%
Iron 1.5mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.