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Golden Milk

A creamy, warming beverage made with turmeric, ginger, and other cozy spices; ready in minutes and perfect for a caffeine-free evening drink.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 7 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 cups milk of choice dairy, oat, coconut, or almond
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 pinch black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
  • 1 teaspoon coconut oil or ghee
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. Measure out all spices and remaining ingredients before you begin.
  2. Pour the milk into a small saucepan and place over medium-low heat; warm until steaming but not boiling, about 2 minutes.
  3. Whisk in the ground turmeric, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, and black pepper until evenly dispersed.
  4. Add the coconut oil or ghee and whisk until fully melted and incorporated, about 30 seconds.
  5. Reduce heat to low and simmer gently for 3–5 minutes, whisking occasionally to prevent the spices from settling.
  6. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the maple syrup or honey and vanilla extract until combined.
  7. For an extra-smooth texture, pour the golden milk through a fine-mesh strainer into a heat-proof jug.
  8. Divide the hot golden milk between two warmed mugs, garnish with an optional pinch of cinnamon, and serve immediately.

Notes

Keep the heat gentle at all times; boiling can cause a skin to form on dairy milk and separate plant milks. Black pepper is essential for maximizing turmeric absorption, so don't omit it. The drink can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated over low heat, whisking to redistribute the spices.