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Healthy Golden Milk Recipe


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4.9 from 17 reviews

  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 1 1x

Description

Warm Indian spices dance through this golden milk, creating a nourishing elixir of wellness. Creamy turmeric, ginger, and black pepper blend seamlessly, inviting you to savor a comforting mug of healing goodness.


Ingredients

Scale

Main Ingredients:

  • 1 cup milk (almond, oat, coconut, or dairy)

Spices and Powders:

  • 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)
  • 1 pinch of black pepper

Optional Enhancers:

  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon coconut oil or ghee

Instructions

  1. Prepare a small saucepan and gently heat the liquid until it’s steaming, avoiding any boiling point to preserve nutritional integrity.
  2. Incorporate the aromatic ground turmeric, warming cinnamon, zesty ginger, and freshly cracked black pepper directly into the heating liquid, whisking thoroughly to ensure uniform distribution of spices.
  3. Allow the golden-hued mixture to simmer delicately, creating a harmonious infusion of complex flavors, stirring intermittently to prevent any potential scorching.
  4. Enhance the beverage’s natural sweetness by introducing a drizzle of golden honey or maple syrup, then enrich the texture with a dollop of velvety coconut oil or clarified ghee, blending until completely integrated.
  5. For those utilizing fresh spice roots, position a fine mesh strainer over your favorite ceramic mug, carefully filtering out any fibrous remnants to ensure a smooth, silky drinking experience.
  6. Transfer the luminous, fragrant elixir into your chosen vessel, savoring the warm, comforting embrace of this golden wellness tonic while it remains at an ideal temperature.

Notes

  • Choose high-quality, fresh spices for the most potent flavor and maximum health benefits.
  • Opt for organic turmeric powder or freshly grated turmeric root to ensure maximum curcumin content and anti-inflammatory properties.
  • Adjust spice levels to personal taste by increasing or decreasing ginger and black pepper amounts.
  • Create dairy-free versions using plant-based milks like almond, oat, or coconut milk for those with lactose intolerance or following vegan diets.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Tea
  • Method: Simmering
  • Cuisine: Indian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 6 g
  • Sodium: 100 mg
  • Fat: 5 g
  • Saturated Fat: 4 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 22 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 3 g
  • Cholesterol: 10 mg