Turmeric Ginger Golden Milk (Printable)

Creamy, spiced milk beverage with turmeric, ginger, and warming spices for wellness and comfort.

# What You Need:

→ Milk Base

01 - 2 cups whole milk or unsweetened almond, coconut, or oat milk

→ Spices

02 - 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
03 - 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger or 1 inch fresh ginger, peeled and sliced
04 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
05 - 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
06 - Pinch of ground cardamom, optional

→ Sweetener and Add-ins

07 - 1 to 2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup, to taste
08 - 1 teaspoon coconut oil or ghee, optional
09 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, optional

# Directions:

01 - In a small saucepan, combine the milk, turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, black pepper, and cardamom if using.
02 - Whisk well and heat gently over medium-low heat until steaming but not boiling, approximately 5 to 7 minutes.
03 - Stir in honey or maple syrup, coconut oil if using, and vanilla extract. Whisk until well combined.
04 - Remove from heat. If fresh ginger was used, strain the milk through a fine mesh sieve.
05 - Pour into mugs and serve warm.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • The black pepper does more than add heat it actually helps your body absorb the beneficial compounds in turmeric up to 2000% better.
  • Making this just before bedtime creates this perfect wind down ritual that signals to your body its time to relax, something I now crave on stressful days.
02 -
  • Never let the milk reach a rolling boil or the proteins can curdle and the spices become bitter instead of mellow and soothing.
  • The golden milk will develop a thin film on top if left sitting this is normal and can be either stirred back in or skimmed off depending on your preference.
03 -
  • For the creamiest texture, blend your finished golden milk in a blender for 20 seconds it creates a frothy top and ensures the oil is perfectly emulsified.
  • Keep a small jar of the dry spice mixture by your bedside with a note about its benefits for those nights when stress or worry makes sleep elusive.
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