Golden Milk (Turmeric Milk)
Golden Milk is a warm beverage made by simmering milk with ground turmeric, cinnamon, and black pepper, sweetened with maple syrup or honey. This combination offers a comforting and mildly spiced drink, with optional additions like coconut oil or other spices enhancing the flavor complexity.
Ingredients
- 2 cups milk dairy or dairy-free
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric ground
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- pinch black pepper
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
Optional
- ½ tablespoon coconut oil
- additional spices or flavors such as ginger, cardamom, or vanilla extract.
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a saucepan over medium heat and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 10 minutes to let the flavors meld.
- Pour the golden milk into a cup and enjoy.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 95
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 95kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 326mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 49mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 315mg | 32% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.