Turmeric Golden Milk Recipe
Learn how to make Turmeric Golden Milk: Made with turmeric, cinnamon, ginger, black pepper, coconut oil, and almond milk, this is an easy Ayurvedic drink recipe that offers a lieu of healing properties. Whether you are trying to reduce inflammation, get some relief from a terrible cough, or get some glow on your skin, this soothing drink is guaranteed to offer you the comfort you need.
Servings: 2 cups
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups unsweetened and full fat almond or coconut milk
- 1 stick cinnamon or 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon more as garnish at the end
- 2 inches fresh turmeric sliced or 1 ½ teaspoon ground turmeric spice
- 1 inch fresh ginger sliced or ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon coconut oil
- Pinch black pepper
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey or more to taste
Instructions
- Place milk, cinnamon stick, turmeric, ginger, coconut oil, and black pepper in a small saucepan.
- Cook, stirring frequently, until warm but not boiling.
- Give it a taste and add in your sweetener.
- If you used fresh turmeric and ginger, strain it to your cups. If not, divide it in two mugs.
- If preferred, sprinkle with ground cinnamon. Serve.
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Notes
- The calorie information listed in the below nutrition label is for Turmeric Golden milk made with unsweetened almond milk. If you decide to use unsweetened full-fat coconut milk, the calorie count goes up to 549 calories.
- Storage and reheating: You can store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. When ready to reheat, simply place it in a saucepan and warm it on the stove until it is warmed through (I do not recommend boiling it for a long time.)
- Golden paste: If you are short on time or want to make this Ayurvedic drink a part of your daily routine, alternatively, you can make it in just a few minutes by using my golden paste recipe.
Nutrition
Calories: 147kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 409mg | Potassium: 87mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 403mg | Iron: 1mg
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