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Golden Milk

Start and end your day this calming drink made with spices like turmeric, cinnamon and ginger.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 173 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Chinese , American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cinnamon stick (or 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon)
  • 1 (1-inch) piece Turmeric grated (or 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric)
  • 1 (1/2 inch) piece ginger grated (or 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger)
  • 1 tablespoon honey (or maple syrup)
  • pinch black pepper
  • pinch ground cardamom, cloves or nutmeg (optional)
  • ground cinnamon (for serving)

Instructions

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  1. Whisk milk, cinnamon, turmeric, ginger, honey, black pepper and any additional spices desired in a small saucepan. Bring the mixture to a low boil, then reduce heat and simmer until incorporated, 5 minutes. Remove from heat and taste, adjusting flavors and sweetener as needed. Strain through a fine mesh sieve into mugs and top with a dash of cinnamon.
  2. Use a milk frother and froth for a couple minutes until you reach your desired froth level.

Notes

  • *You can also add one or two shots of espresso prior to frothing. 
  • **If you want to make a larger batch, 2x, 3x or 4x the recipe ingredients. 
  • Storing: Keep any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days. Give it a good stir or shake before reheating in the microwave or in a small saucepan. 
  • Keep any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days. Give it a good stir or shake before reheating in the microwave or in a small saucepan. 
  • Freezing: If you want to freeze your golden milk, pour it into popsicle molds or ice cube trays and freeze until solid. Once frozen, remove from the molds and store in a freezer-safe bag or container. Golden milk will keep in the freezer for up to two months.
  • If you want to freeze your golden milk, pour it into popsicle molds or ice cube trays and freeze until solid. Once frozen, remove from the molds and store in a freezer-safe bag or container. Golden milk will keep in the freezer for up to two months.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cup Calories 173kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 25.1g (8%) Protein 13.2g (26%) Fat 2.8g (4%) Saturated Fat 1.7g (9%) Cholesterol 15mg (5%) Sodium 121.7mg (5%) Fiber 0.8g (3%) Sugar 23.3g (47%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 173

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cup
Calories 173kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 25.1g 8%
Protein 13.2g 26%
Fat 2.8g 4%
Saturated Fat 1.7g 9%
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Sodium 121.7mg 5%
Fiber 0.8g 3%
Sugar 23.3g 47%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.