Description
Warm, comforting Golden Milk (Turmeric Latte) is a delicious, healthy beverage with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Easy to make with simple ingredients, perfect for relaxing or boosting your immune system.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy, such as almond, coconut, or oat milk)
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (essential for turmeric absorption)
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (or to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon coconut oil or ghee (optional, for added richness and absorption)
- Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional, for a little heat)
- Optional toppings: cinnamon stick, star anise, grated nutmeg
Instructions
- Combine the Spices: In a small saucepan, whisk together the ground turmeric, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, and black pepper. Make sure there are no clumps.
- Add the Milk: Pour the milk of your choice into the saucepan with the spices.
- Heat the Mixture: Place the saucepan over medium heat. Gently heat the milk mixture, stirring frequently to prevent scorching. Do not boil the milk!
- Simmer Gently: Once the milk is heated through and steaming (but not boiling), reduce the heat to low and let it simmer gently for about 5-10 minutes. Stir occasionally during this time.
- Add Sweetener and Fat (Optional): After simmering, remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in your sweetener of choice, such as honey or maple syrup, to taste. If you’re using coconut oil or ghee, add it now as well.
- Strain (Optional): If you prefer a smoother texture, you can strain the golden milk through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any remaining spice particles.
- Serve and Enjoy: Pour the golden milk into a mug and enjoy immediately. You can garnish it with a cinnamon stick, a star anise, or a sprinkle of grated nutmeg for an extra touch of flavor and visual appeal.
Notes
- Sweetness: Adjust the amount of sweetener to your preference.
- Spice it Up: Add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a little heat.
- Fresh Spices: Use about 1 inch of fresh turmeric root and 1 inch of fresh ginger root, peeled and grated, instead of ground spices.
- Turmeric Paste: Make a turmeric paste ahead of time by combining 1/4 cup ground turmeric, 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper with enough water (about 1/4 cup) to form a thick paste. Store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. Use 1-2 teaspoons of the paste per cup of milk.
- Other Spices: Experiment with other spices like cardamom, cloves, or allspice.
- Iced Golden Milk: Prepare as directed, let cool, and pour over ice or blend with ice.
- Milk Variations: Use any type of milk you like (dairy, almond, coconut, oat, soy, cashew).
- Adaptogens: Add 1/2 teaspoon of adaptogen powder (ashwagandha, reishi, chaga) for extra health benefits.
- Vegan: Use non-dairy milk and a vegan sweetener.
- Golden Milk Latte: Froth the milk before or after heating.
- Golden Milk Overnight Oats: Combine with rolled oats, chia seeds, and toppings, refrigerate overnight.
- Golden Milk Smoothie: Blend with frozen fruit.
- Golden Milk Popsicles: Freeze in popsicle molds.
- Golden Milk Bath/Face Mask: Add to bathwater or mix with honey for a face mask.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes