Chicory Coffee is herbal, but tastes rich, dark and delicious, like real coffee. A great source of prebiotics, chicory is actually good for the gut in addition to being caffeine-free, low carb and even AIP-friendly. Just 1 ingredient is needed for this perfect hot cup.
Prep Time. 5 mins
Cook Time. 5 mins
Total Time. 10 mins
Course: Beverage, Breakfast
Keyword: aip, chicory, coffee, herbal, keto, low carb
Servings: 1 servings
Calories: 5kcal
Equipment
pot
Ingredients
1 Tablespoon chicory root roasted and ground, see Recipe notes below for sourcing
2 cups filtered water
Instructions
Place water into small saucepan and bring to simmer. While it heats add chicory either to a French press -or- to the pot with water.
When water comes to a boil, turn off heat and pour it into French press. Alternately allow the chicory root to steep in the pot. Steep for 5 minutes.
Pour through mesh strainer into mug. Sweeten and/or add something creamy, as desired; or drink black.
Nutrition: Calories: 5kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 24mg | Potassium: 20mg | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 17mg
