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Simple Turmeric Honey Paste (+ Uses)
By Samira Kazan
updated October 28, 2023
A simple DIY for turmeric honey, made with three ingredients, including a list of uses such as turmeric honey shots (recipe included!)
Over this past year or so I’ve become absolutely turmeric obsessed. This turmeric honey ‘paste’ is a super simple way to incorporate it into your lifestyle.
I’ve already posted recipes for a golden spice mix, Turmeric paste, and golden milk. However, this Turmeric honey takes my turmeric DIYs to a whole new level of simplicity. Plus, there are tons of ways to use this honey too.
Oh, and this honey can be made using either fresh or powdered turmeric , so ultimate convenience for whatever you have on hand.
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- How to make turmeric honey
- Optional add-ins
- How to use
- More turmeric recipes
- Turmeric Honey and Turmeric-Honey Shots Recipe
How to make turmeric honey
As you can probably guess, making homemade turmeric honey takes just a few minutes (or even less!), and three ingredients; turmeric, honey, and black pepper.
Black pepper is needed to increase the bio-availability of the powerful active ingredient in turmeric called curcumin. So it definitely shouldn’t be missed out.
With Ground Turmeric: This method is the easiest way to make turmeric honey, and literally takes seconds to pull together. Simply combine the ground turmeric, honey, and black pepper. Store it in an airtight jar, kept at room temperature.
With Fresh Turmeric: This method isn’t necessarily trickier, but definitely messier. Turmeric likes to stain everything it comes in contact with, so just be careful about what kitchen tools you use and, I’ll often wear gloves when handling it as it dyes the skin temporarily, too.
Simply peel the skin from the turmeric root, finely grate it, and then combine with the honey and pepper. This can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for between 2-3 weeks.
Optional add-ins
- Ginger – For more of a ‘Golden’ vibe, you can add in some ginger powder or even fresh ginger. You only need a really tiny amount to make a lot of flavor difference.
- Cinnamon – Cinnamon and honey are a match made in heaven, and a lovely way to boost the flavor of this turmeric honey.
- Other spices – such as nutmeg, clove, cardamom.
How to use
There are a variety of ways that you can use this honey concoction, but perhaps my favorite is as a base for turmeric, honey, apple cider vinegar (or lemon/lime juice) shots.
The Turmeric Honey Shots: Combine 1 tsp of this honey with 2 tbsp of either apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, or lime juice, and 2 tbsp of filtered water, mix well and then drink as a shot. Voila! and no juicer required.
Other uses include:
- As a spread for toast, bagels, or even cake – like this Simple Homemade Multigrain Bread , Whole Wheat Bread , or even Banana Bread (Naturally Sweetened)
- Mixed into yogurt bowls – and topped with Homemade Granola and fruit.
- Add to smoothies – For a nutrient-boosting sweet treat
- Used as a binding agent in non-baked granola bars and raw treats
- To make turmeric tea – I touch on this in my Turmeric Paste recipe. Try to serve with warm water, instead of hot water.
More turmeric recipes
- DIY Turmeric Tincture: Nature’s Golden Medicine
- Ginger Turmeric Energy Shots
- How To Make Turmeric Tea
- Easy 5-Minute Golden Milk
Equipment
- Airtight jar or another container for storing
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Turmeric Honey
- ▢ 1 cup raw honey
- ▢ 2.5 Tbsp ground turmeric powder or 6-8" frsh turmeric root, peeled and finely grated
- ▢ 1 tsp black pepper freshly ground
Turmeric Honey Shots
- ▢ 1 tsp turmeric honey mixture (or more to taste)
- ▢ 2 Tbsp citrus juice or apple cider vinegar (lemon or orange)
- ▢ 2 Tbsp water
Instructions
The Turmeric Honey:
- With Ground Turmeric: This method is the easiest way to make turmeric honey and literally takes seconds to pull together. Simply combine the ground turmeric, honey, and black pepper. Store it in an airtight jar, kept at room temperature.
- With Fresh Turmeric: Simply peel the skin from the turmeric root, finely grate it, and then combine with the honey and pepper. This can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for between 2-3 weeks. *
The Turmeric Honey Shots:
- Combine 1 tsp of this honey with 2 tbsp of either apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, or lime juice, and 2 tbsp of filtered water, mix well and then drink as a shot. Voila!
Video
Notes
- As a spread for toast, bagels, or even cake – like this Simple Homemade Multigrain Bread , Â Whole Wheat Bread , or even Banana Bread (Naturally Sweetened)
- Mixed into yogurt bowls – and topped with Homemade Granola and fruit.Â
- Add to smoothies – For a nutrient boosting sweet treat
- Used as a binding agent in non-baked granola bars and raw treats
- To make turmeric tea – I touch on this in my Turmeric Paste recipe. Try to serve with warm water, instead of hot water.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Turmeric Honey and Turmeric-Honey Shots
Equipment
- Airtight jar or another container for storing
Ingredients
Turmeric Honey
- 1 cup raw honey
- 2.5 Tbsp ground turmeric powder or 6-8" frsh turmeric root, peeled and finely grated
- 1 tsp black pepper freshly ground
Turmeric Honey Shots
- 1 tsp turmeric honey mixture (or more to taste)
- 2 Tbsp citrus juice or apple cider vinegar (lemon or orange)
- 2 Tbsp water
Instructions
The Turmeric Honey:
- With Ground Turmeric: This method is the easiest way to make turmeric honey and literally takes seconds to pull together. Simply combine the ground turmeric, honey, and black pepper. Store it in an airtight jar, kept at room temperature.
- With Fresh Turmeric: Simply peel the skin from the turmeric root, finely grate it, and then combine with the honey and pepper. This can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for between 2-3 weeks. *
The Turmeric Honey Shots:
- Combine 1 tsp of this honey with 2 tbsp of either apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, or lime juice, and 2 tbsp of filtered water, mix well and then drink as a shot. Voila!
Video
Notes
- As a spread for toast, bagels, or even cake - like this Simple Homemade Multigrain Bread , Whole Wheat Bread , or even Banana Bread (Naturally Sweetened)
- Mixed into yogurt bowls - and topped with Homemade Granola and fruit.
- Add to smoothies - For a nutrient boosting sweet treat
- Used as a binding agent in non-baked granola bars and raw treats
- To make turmeric tea - I touch on this in my Turmeric Paste recipe. Try to serve with warm water, instead of hot water.
Nutrition
Recipe on Alphafoodie: https://www.alphafoodie.com/simple-turmeric-honey-paste-uses/
