Golden milk, a super nutritious and healthy drink, made with milk and turmeric, among other ingredients. It’s ready in just 5 minutes and tastes amazing!
golden milk
golden milkMy turmeric latte is one of the most popular drinks on the blog, so I’ve made a new version, which is even better, and I’ve called it golden milk this time (both are pretty much the same, though).
To make this beverage even healthier and more nutritious, I’ve added some ground ginger and black pepper (which enhances curcumin absorption by up to 2,000%!). As everything tastes better with vanilla extract, I’ve also included it in this recipe, but it’s totally optional.
Ground ginger, black pepper and vanilla extract are optional ingredients, but I always add them to my golden milk. You can omit one or all of them if you want, though.
Turmeric is a food we all should include in our diet because of its health benefits. It’s loaded with antioxidants, may improve memory and brain function, may lower blood sugar levels, may boost your immune system, reduces inflammation and joint pain, may protect against heart disease and cancer, etc.
Enjoy this amazing drink before going to bed or at any other time (for breakfast or even as a snack). It’s so warm, comforting and also good for your body due to its awesome health benefits. Besides, it also requires one pot!
what ingredients do you need to make golden milk?
- Milk – I used unsweetened soy milk. Feel free to use any other unsweetened plant milk you want.
- Maple syrup – Any type of sweetener is okay.
- Ground turmeric – Fresh turmeric root is great, but I find ground turmeric more convenient.
- Ground cinnamon – You could also use a cinnamon stick instead. Just remove it before serving.
- Vanilla extract – This ingredient is optional. However, if you have some vanilla extract on hand, please use it because your golden milk will taste even better.
- Ground ginger – Fresh ginger is also a good choice, but I find ground ginger more convenient.
- Ground black pepper – Fresh ground black pepper tastes best. However, I find store-bought ground black pepper more convenient and also easier to measure with a teaspoon.
tips for making golden milk
- Try to make your own vanilla extract at home. It’s more affordable, so easy to make and tastes amazing.
- Turmeric has an intense flavor, so if it’s your first time trying golden milk and you’re not used to turmeric flavor, I would add 1/4-1/2 tsp of ground turmeric. Try the beverage and add more if needed.
- Some recipes call for coconut oil, but I think it’s not necessary and this version is healthier and also lower in fat.
- Best when fresh, you can make it the day before, reheat it in the stovetop or microwave until hot, and enjoy your golden milk in just a minute.
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Golden Milk
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 2 1x
- Category: Drinks
- Cuisine: Vegan, South Asian
Golden milk, a super nutritious and healthy drink, made with milk and turmeric, among other ingredients. It’s ready in just 5 minutes and tastes amazing!
Ingredients
- 2 cups milk of your choice (500 ml), I used unsweetened soy milk
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger (optional)
- A dash of ground black pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a saucepan, stir until well combined and cook over medium heat until hot (about 3-5 minutes). Stir occasionally.
- Serve immediately or keep leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days. Reheat on the stovetop or microwave until hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 of the recipe
- Calories: 161
- Sugar: 14.3 g
- Sodium: 19 mg
- Fat: 5.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.6 g
- Carbohydrates: 19.3 g
- Fiber: 2.8 g
- Protein: 10.1 g
Cheryl says
January 8, 2019 at 18:07Delicious!!! I used unsweetened vanilla almond milk and it’s sooo good! A bit on the sweet side, so I may cut back in the maple syrup next time. It’s very warm and comforting on a wet winter day.
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Iosune says
January 9, 2019 at 09:45Hi Cheryl! So glad you liked it 🙂 Have a nice day!
Punam's Indian recipe says
January 9, 2019 at 12:34Golden milk is best for winters as turmeric has numerous antibiotic properties other than fighting common cold.
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Iosune says
January 10, 2019 at 08:09Hi! Thanks a lot for your comment 🙂
Alocasia says
January 10, 2019 at 17:17Made this yesterday. Delicious. Pepper shouldn’t be optional since it’s what helps turmeric do its thing. Thanks.
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Iosune says
January 11, 2019 at 08:35Hi Alocasia! Thanks a lot 🙂 Some people didn’t like the taste of the black pepper, that’s why it’s optional. Have a nice day!
Sarah says
January 13, 2019 at 16:57It looks delicious and so healthy, gonna try! Do yo know how long you can keep it in the fridge before it looses its properties or the taste get altered?
Iosune says
January 15, 2019 at 11:35Hi Sarah! Hope you like it 🙂 I prefer to drink it freshly made, but you can keep it for 3-4 days 🙂
Rita C. Donnell says
January 17, 2019 at 14:44Golden milk new idea to me. Vague less presentation really excellent. Thanks from KitchenFact.com for value return sharing.
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Iosune says
January 18, 2019 at 09:53Hi Rita! Thanks a lot for your comment 🙂
Mama Lynn says
January 19, 2019 at 05:04I’m addicted! This is delicious! And it’s good for you. Win-win!
I followed the recipe exactly…using unsweet soy milk and honey as the sweetner. Yum!!!
★★★★★
Iosune says
January 19, 2019 at 08:52Hi Mama Lynn! So glad you liked it so much 🙂
Diane says
February 4, 2019 at 21:09Oh my goodness I have never heard of “Golden Milk” before so decided to give it a try and so glad I did. This is delicious !
Thank you for sharing your recipe, I love it
Iosune says
February 5, 2019 at 08:23Hi Diane! You’re so welcome 🙂 So glad you loved it!