Watch the step-by-step video HERE.
I promise this will be my last turmeric post for a while but I just can’t stop using this super root ever since discovering it a few weeks back.
I just love its warm, earthy flavor and the nutritional benefits are amazing (anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, anti-microbial, etc.).
This recipe is thousands of years old! Not only is soothing and healing but it’s also great way to curb a sweet tooth and/or unwind from the day.
HELPFUL KITCHEN TOOLS:
Mini Whisk (I like these for salad dressing too!)
Small Microplane
Veggie Peeler
Coconut Oil
Golden Milk
Yield: 2 servings
Prep Time:2 minutes
Cook Time:3 minutes
Total Time:5 minutes
*You can use any milk you prefer, just note, if you use a milk with fat in it, you can eliminate the coconut oil.
Ingredients:
- 1 tsp. fresh ground turmeric (or 1/2 tsp. dried)
- 1/4 tsp. fresh ground ginger (or 1/8th tsp. dried)
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- Pinch of black pepper
- 1tbsp. honey
- 1 tsp. coconut oil
- 2 cups unsweetened almond milk*
Directions:
- Place all ingredients in a small saucepan.
- Gently heat over medium low flame, whisking until al the ingredients have come together and the milk is heated through.
Nutrients for half the recipe: Calories: 98; Total Fat: 5.4g; Carbohydrate: 12.3g; Fiber: 1.9g Sugars: 8.8g; Protein: 1.2g
Christina
February 20, 2016 at 11:00 pmI just made this tonight and it is so good! I was a bit skeptical as I’ve never used turmeric before, but I was pleasantly surprised! All of the flavors boast really well together. This will be my new nightly routine in place of tea. Thank you!
Dani
February 22, 2016 at 1:29 pmI’m so happy to hear that you tried it and loved it!
April
February 22, 2016 at 12:23 pmI have some Golden Paste (turmeric, black pepper, coconut oil) already prepared. Could I use some of that along with the other ingredients listed? If so, how much would you recommend?
Dani
February 22, 2016 at 1:22 pmYes, but I would start with a teaspoon per serving, then go up if you think it needs more.
christie
February 26, 2016 at 10:32 amwhere’s the video??
Dani
March 1, 2016 at 11:33 amThe link is right below the picture 😉
Joan
February 26, 2016 at 2:39 pmChristie, the link is under the photo above. If you look, it says “watch the step by step video here. Click on the word here. I almost missed it as well.
Elsa
March 13, 2016 at 6:31 pmHi Dani!
I live in the Netherlands and we don’t have fresh tumeric around here. It is very difficult to buy.
Can I use grounded tumeric instead? Or are all the health benefits gone?
Also, I have a 2 year old daughter. Would you recommend for her to drink it? She loves tea!
Dani
March 13, 2016 at 7:20 pmHi Elsa, sure you can use ground turmeric, but the measurements are different. Use 1/2 tsp of dried vs 1 tsp of fresh. And if your daughter likes the tea, then she can drink it 🙂
Dan Espinosa
March 30, 2016 at 1:15 amDani, I make it with fresh turmeric and ginger most of the time, but when I’m stressed or tired I just go ahead and use powdered. Sometimes I add black tea, cardamom, and star anise too. Like a chai tea. Daniel
Dani
April 3, 2016 at 4:28 pmThat sounds delicious!
Sandra
November 27, 2016 at 8:03 pmI read up on turmeric, as I have Rheumatoid Arthritis, and it states that if you have gallstones it is not recommended to use black pepper. It makes the gallbladder contract to strongly and may cause pain. If you don’t have gallstones it may prevent you from getting them, as it will contract the gallbladder and help to clean it out. I did not find any other contraindications with any other ingredients or medications to do with the yellow-milk. I myself have gallstones but still love to have the yellow-milk and especially the anti-inflammatory benefits, just without the black pepper. Turmeric is also great for IBS among numerous things.
Dani
November 27, 2016 at 11:31 pmYes, turmeric has many benefits! I’m glad you enjoyed the milk without the pepper 🙂
Danielle Lehrer
January 5, 2018 at 11:30 pmIn your snap story you show the similar recipe with chai tea bags. Do I just add those to this recipe?
Dani
January 10, 2018 at 11:26 amYou certainly could!
Solanyi Na
May 13, 2018 at 10:38 amThis was a lovely surprise. Wonderful recipe!
Dani
May 19, 2018 at 11:29 amSo glad you enjoyed it.
Jo-Anne McCann
June 18, 2018 at 3:33 amI have no idea what fresh tumeric looks like. Can I find it in a regular type of grocery store? Or perhaps more of a produce store?
Dani
July 17, 2018 at 10:44 amYou can find it at a lot of grocery stores – it’s usually right by the fresh ginger.