Golden Milk Drink Recipe

Golden Milk

If you haven't had the chance to try this Golden Milk recipe, take this reading as a sign. As this traditional Indian drink provides many health benefits, it's just as flavorful as well. Smooth and light with tons of spice! This drink reduces inflammation, improves mood, supports brain function and improves memory, prevents heart disease, lowers blood sugar levels, boosts immune system, improves bone health, aids digestion.


You may enjoy this traditional Indian drink anytime of day, but if you'd like to truly feel the relaxing effects of the drink, most recommend having a glass about an hour before bed.

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Golden Milk Mugs

Recipe Summary

Prep time

5 minutes

Cook time

10 minutes

Servings

2

Category

Drink

Recipe Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups unsweetened coconut milk

  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • 1 ½ teaspoon ground turmeric

  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger

  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil

  • Pinch black pepper

  • 1 tablespoon honey

Recipe Directions



1. Combine Ingredients

In a saucepan, add milk, cinnamon, turmeric, ginger, coconut oil, and black pepper.




2. Warm the Mixture

Cook over medium-low heat, stirring often, until warm — but do not bring to a boil.




3. Sweeten to Taste

Taste and sweeten with syrup or honey to your liking.




4. Serve and Garnish

Serve in mugs and garnish with ground cinnamon.

Recipe Notes

  • Substitute coconut milk for any unsweetened and full fat almond milk

  • Substitute ground cinnamon for 1 cinnamon stick. You can use cinnamon sticks for garnish as well.

  • Substitute ground turmeric for 2 inches of fresh turmeric sliced.

  • Substitute ground ginger for 1 inch fresh ginger sliced.

  • Substitute honey for maple syrup or any sweetener of your choice.

  • If you substitute any ground spiced for fresh variations, be sure to strain your Golden Milk recipe before serving.

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