Golden Milk is a traditional Indian drink widely hailed for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
Whether you’re winding down from a busy day, dealing with the stress of managing an IBD, or need to calm your gut, sipping a steaming cup of golden milk gives you a satisfying way to slow down, relax, and do something good for yourself.
The blend of turmeric, ginger, and cinnamon provides anti-inflammatory properties, making this latte a go-to feel-good drink throughout the year. It’s delicious hot or cold, so you can enjoy it in every season.
And the vanilla and almond milk give it a rich creamy base that makes afternoon breaks feel just a tiny bit luxurious without the negative effects of dairy or sugar.
The following recipe fills a large (16 oz) mug.
Golden Milk
Ingredients
- 16 oz almond milk, unsweetened
- 1 t turmeric
- ¼ t cinnamon, ground
- ¼ t ginger, ground (optional: grate 1 T fresh ginger and squeeze the juice into your mug with your hand)
- About ⅛ t freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ t vanilla extract
- Stevia to taste (or 1-3 t honey or maple syrup if tolerated)
Instructions for Making Golden Milk
- Heat almond milk in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add all remaining ingredients except for sweetener to a large (16 oz) mug.
- When almond milk is just about to boil, pour ½ cup into mug and mix with spices until well blended.
- Pour remaining almond milk into mug and stir gently.
- Add vanilla and sweetener and stir to blend.
- Serve and enjoy!
Golden Milk Variations:
- Substitute 1-3 t. of maple syrup or raw, unfiltered honey for the stevia (if tolerated)
- Enjoy an iced turmeric latte! Heat ½ cup of the almond milk and stir it into the spices. Then, add the other 1 ½ cups of almond milk, stir, and serve over ice.
- Substitute goat, soy, or oat milk for the almond milk.
Bottoms up!