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Golden Milk

Golden milk, a super nutritious and healthy drink, made with 5 ingredients in 5 minutes. It's so comforting, soothing, and tastes amazing!
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Indian
Diet: Vegan
Servings: 2
Calories: 161kcal
Author: Iosune

Ingredients

  • 2 cups plant milk of your choice I used unsweetened soy milk
  • 2 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract optional
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger optional
  • A dash of ground black pepper

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 your golden milk immediately.
  • Keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Reheat on the stovetop or microwave until warm enough.

Notes

  • If it's your first time trying this recipe, I would add ¼ or ½ teaspoon of ground turmeric, then try it and add more if needed.
  • Some recipes call for coconut oil, but I don’t think you need to use it. That way, it will be healthier and lower in fat.
  • If you'd like it to be creamier, feel free to blend it.
  • For it to be even more flavorful, let it simmer for about 10 minutes before serving.
  • You could also use ginger root and turmeric root instead. However, remember to use a strainer before serving.
  • I used soy milk, but this golden milk recipe can also be prepared with rice milk or almond milk.
  • Although sweetener is optional and you don't have to incorporate it into your golden milk, it will taste better if you do.
  • Feel free to use any kind of sweetener.
  • Ground black pepper enhances turmeric's properties and absorption, but you can omit it if you don't like how it tastes.
  • Incorporate, change, or replace all the spices you want. I sometimes add a dash of cardamom too.
  • I'd recommend you make your own vanilla extract at home, as it's healthier and more affordable.
  • Although to make this golden milk recipe I've used ground cinnamon, you could also use a cinnamon stick instead. Just remember to remove it before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 161kcal | Carbohydrates: 19.3g | Protein: 10.1g | Fat: 5.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.6g | Sodium: 19mg | Fiber: 2.8g | Sugar: 14.3g