Molasses may be best known from holiday baking; it is commonly used in gingerbread cookies and baked beans. But its potential goes beyond simply sweetening: this natural sweetener produced from sugarcane or sugarbeet processing contains many vitamins and minerals such as calcium, magnesium, iron and potassium as well as antioxidants to combat free radical damage that leads to disease states or poor immunity functions.

Molasses boasts one of the lowest glycemic index ratings among sweeteners compared to white sugar (55 versus 65), making it an effective tool in controlling blood sugar. Furthermore, its B vitamin content such as thiamine and riboflavin helps improve energy, combat fatigue and promote brain health while providing extra iron stores for women menstruating or children who may be at risk of depleted iron stores.

Molasses is more than just a healthy sweetener; its rich, deep taste adds depth and complexity to cold brew coffee, as well as offering soothing relaxation benefits in bedtime drinks (whether dairy-based or plant-based). You could try mixing some with warm milk (from either animal sources or plants) as part of an intoxicating bedtime drink that promotes restful slumber while relaxing your muscles.

If you’re trying to manage your blood sugar, start by drinking smaller quantities and restricting their use. Individuals who suffer from iron overload should consult with a medical nutritionist prior to drinking molasses on an ongoing basis.

Although eating a variety of fruits and vegetables will provide optimal amounts of vitamins, calcium, magnesium and potassium, adding blackstrap molasses can also provide additional nutrition in your cold brew coffee and help achieve smoother flavor profiles.

To create blackstrap molasses coffee, simply add one teaspoon to freshly brewed espresso or pour a small amount into darkly roasted coffee grounds prior to brewing in your coffee maker. Stir and allow your beverage to steep for the recommended time before finishing off your beverage with some frothed warm milk for an indulgent treat – or you could try stirring in some vanilla extract as an extra special touch!