Golden Milk

If you're a true lover of comforting warm drinks, then this delicious Golden Milk recipe will be right up your alley! It is sweet, spicy, and mysteriously calming. The perfect drink to unwind after a busy and stressful day, if you’ve never tried it, you might become a new Golden Milk lover in no time! Want to learn how to prepare this healthy and cozy spicy milk? Let’s do it!

Magical Turmeric (disclaimer: we are not registered dietitians, please consult with your doctor or an RD if you want info about turmeric).

This Vegan Golden Milk Recipe Is: 

• The perfect beverage to warm you up on chilly days.
• Packed with nutrients.
• Plant-based and Vegan.
• Only requires a handful of ingredients & spices!
• Can be ready to enjoy in about 5 minutes.

Benefits of Drinking Golden Milk

If you haven't heard of all the amazing benefits that turmeric fosters, then we are happy to point out a few of the many reasons we adore it. Here are other interesting facts about this bright orange spice:

• The magic component in turmeric is called curcumin and it is highly anti-inflammatory and full of antioxidants.
• Curcumin is not easily absorbed by the body, but thankfully, that can be immensely improved by pairing it with black pepper (like in this Golden Milk recipe!)
• Curcumin is fat-soluble so make sure you pair it with a fatty ingredient - coconut milk would be great!
• This amazing spice can help you improve heart health and brain function.
• Because of its anti-inflammatory properties, it is great for people who suffer from arthritis.

This mighty root is pretty powerful! Even though it seems impossible, it has so many more amazing qualities than we could list here. We highly encourage you to make it a part of your diet and enjoy these benefits for yourself.

A Great Alternative To a Latte

If a mid-afternoon latte is your go-to but you then struggle with sleep later in the evening, then it might be a great idea to switch it for this warming Golden Milk instead. You’ll get the same cozy feeling and boost but without the overstimulation from the caffeine.

Golden Milk Ingredients:

• Plant-based Milk: 1 ½ cups (you can use your preferred plant milk, whichever you have on hand)
• Maple Syrup: 1 tablespoon (can substitute with agave)
• Vanilla Extract: ½ teaspoon
• Ground Turmeric: 1 teaspoon
• Ground Ginger: ⅛ teaspoon
• Black Pepper: just a pinch
• Ground Cinnamon: ¼ teaspoon

How to Make Golden Milk

Keep scrolling to the recipe card for the complete list of ingredients and recipe instructions!

In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, heat the plant-based milk, maple syrup (or agave), vanilla extract, ground turmeric, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, and a pinch of black pepper, and whisk regularly for about 5 minutes.

Remove from heat and serve when it’s hot to drink but not yet boiling.

Tips for Making Golden Milk

• You can enjoy this delicious vegan beverage any time of the day.
• Make sure you whisk regularly so that all of the ingredients can blend together in the plant-based milk.
• Feel free to use any kind of sweetener or omit the sugar altogether.
• Feel free to adjust the spices according to your preference. You can even try adding in other spices such as cardamom.

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More Homemade Plant-Based Drinks?

• Homemade Chai Concentrate
• Cashew Milk Recipe
• Avocado Shake
• Mexican Horchata

Photos by Alfonso Revilla

Golden Milk

Toni Okamoto

This comforting Golden Milk can warm you from the inside out on those dreary grey days! Play around with the spices until you find your perfect mix!

5 from 17 votes

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Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 5 mins

Total Time 10 mins

Course Drink

Cuisine Indian

Servings 1 mug

Calories 122 kcal

METHOD Stovetop

DIET Vegan

Equipment

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  Medium Saucepan
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  Small Whisk
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  Measuring spoons
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  Measuring Cups

Ingredients

  

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• ▢ 1 ½ cups of whole plant-based milk
• ▢ 1 tablespoon of maple syrup agave will work
• ▢ ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract
• ▢ 1 teaspoon of ground turmeric
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon of ground cinnamon
• ▢ ⅛ teaspoon of ground ginger
• ▢ Pinch of black pepper

Instructions

 

• In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, heat the plant-based milk, maple syrup (or agave), vanilla extract, ground turmeric, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, and pinch of black pepper, and whisk regularly for about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and serve when it’s hot to drink but not yet boiling.

Notes

• You can enjoy this delicious vegan beverage any time of the day.
• Make sure you whisk regularly so that all of the ingredients can blend together in the plant-based milk.
• Feel free to use any kind of sweetener or omit the sugar altogether.
• Feel free to adjust the spices according to your preference. You can even try adding in other spices such as cardamom.

Nutrition

Calories: 122kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 490mgPotassium: 105mgFiber: 2gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 481mgIron: 1mg

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