Description
Sip your way to wellness with this creamy, comforting Golden Milk, bursting with anti-inflammatory turmeric, warming cinnamon, and a touch of sweetness. Perfect for a cozy morning or a relaxing bedtime ritual
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup milk (almond, oat, coconut, or dairy)
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder (or 1-inch fresh turmeric, grated)
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ginger powder (or 1/2-inch fresh ginger, grated)
- Pinch of black pepper (enhances turmeric absorption)
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional, for sweetness)
- 1/2 teaspoon coconut oil or ghee (optional, for creaminess)
Instructions
- Warm the Milk: Heat the milk in a small saucepan over medium heat. Avoid letting it boil.
- Add the Spices: Stir in turmeric, cinnamon, ginger, and black pepper until well combined.
- Simmer: Let the mixture simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, to infuse the flavors.
- Sweeten & Enrich: For extra creaminess and flavor, mix in honey/maple syrup and coconut oil/ghee.
- Strain (if needed): Pour through a fine mesh strainer into your favorite mug if using fresh turmeric or ginger.
- Serve: Enjoy warm and savor the golden goodness!
Notes
- Adjust sweetness and spice levels to taste.
- For an iced version, cool and serve over ice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120 (varies by milk choice and sweetener)
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg