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Home » Recipes » Lunch » Drinks » Golden Milk (aka Turmeric Milk)

Golden Milk (aka Turmeric Milk)

4.83 from 29 votes
By Dani Spies
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TurmericMilk

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

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4.83 from 29 votes

Golden Milk

*You can use any milk you prefer, just note, if you use a milk with fat in it, you can eliminate the coconut oil.
Course: drinks, how-to, KITCHEN BASICS, LUNCH
Cuisine: American
Author: Dani Spies
Prep Time2 mins
Cook Time3 mins
Total Time5 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories:

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
  • 1 tbsp. honey
  • 1 tsp. coconut oil
  • 2 cups unsweetened almond milk*

Instructions

  • 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.

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About Dani Spies

Dani Spies is the founder and host of Clean & Delicious; a weekly cooking show on YouTube and a healthy eating blog that celebrates real, whole foods! She takes a holistic approach to health and wellness and is loved for her approachable, down to earth style both in and out of the kitchen.

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  1. Christina says

    February 20, 2016 at 11:00 pm

    5 stars
    I 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! 

    Reply
    • Dani says

      February 22, 2016 at 1:29 pm

      5 stars
      I’m so happy to hear that you tried it and loved it!

      Reply
  2. April says

    February 22, 2016 at 12:23 pm

    5 stars
    I 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?

    Reply
    • Dani says

      February 22, 2016 at 1:22 pm

      5 stars
      Yes, but I would start with a teaspoon per serving, then go up if you think it needs more.

      Reply
  3. christie says

    February 26, 2016 at 10:32 am

    5 stars
    where’s the video??

    Reply
    • Dani says

      March 1, 2016 at 11:33 am

      5 stars
      The link is right below the picture 😉

      Reply
  4. Joan says

    February 26, 2016 at 2:39 pm

    5 stars
    Christie, 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.

    Reply
  5. Elsa says

    March 13, 2016 at 6:31 pm

    5 stars
    Hi 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!

    Reply
    • Dani says

      March 13, 2016 at 7:20 pm

      5 stars
      Hi 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 🙂

      Reply
  6. Dan Espinosa says

    March 30, 2016 at 1:15 am

    5 stars
    Dani, 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 

    Reply
    • Dani says

      April 3, 2016 at 4:28 pm

      5 stars
      That sounds delicious!

      Reply
  7. Sandra says

    November 27, 2016 at 8:03 pm

    5 stars
    I 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.

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    • Dani says

      November 27, 2016 at 11:31 pm

      5 stars
      Yes, turmeric has many benefits! I’m glad you enjoyed the milk without the pepper 🙂

      Reply
  8. Danielle Lehrer says

    January 5, 2018 at 11:30 pm

    5 stars
    In your snap story you show the similar recipe with chai tea bags. Do I just add those to this recipe?

    Reply
    • Dani says

      January 10, 2018 at 11:26 am

      5 stars
      You certainly could!

      Reply
  9. Solanyi Na says

    May 13, 2018 at 10:38 am

    5 stars
    This was a lovely surprise. Wonderful recipe!

    Reply
    • Dani says

      May 19, 2018 at 11:29 am

      5 stars
      So glad you enjoyed it.

      Reply
  10. Jo-Anne McCann says

    June 18, 2018 at 3:33 am

    5 stars
    I 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?

    Reply
    • Dani says

      July 17, 2018 at 10:44 am

      5 stars
      You can find it at a lot of grocery stores – it’s usually right by the fresh ginger.

      Reply
  11. Anne F. says

    October 18, 2021 at 4:50 pm

    5 stars
    Love this! First time I made it, I subbed it as my dessert, but today I made it in place of a mid-day snack. It’s very comforting and enjoyable. Thanks!!

    Reply
    • Dani says

      October 20, 2021 at 1:17 pm

      SO glad to hear it! And I agree, it’s SO comforting.

      Reply
  12. Erika Rodriguez says

    February 9, 2022 at 12:40 pm

    5 stars
    I love it! First was a bit hot but nice, delicious and spicy like a worm fire hahaha

    Reply

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