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Golden Milk Recipe A creamy cup of golden milk sprinkled with cinnamon, served on a small plate alongside cinnamon sticks and a spoon filled with turmeric powder.

Golden Milk Recipe

5 from 1 vote
A soothing, anti-inflammatory Golden Milk Recipe made with warming spices, gentle simmering, and optional fresh roots. Perfect for reducing inflammation, supporting sleep, and creating a calming nighttime ritual.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Simmer Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Ayurveda, Beverage, Drinks, Wellness Drink
Cuisine: Ayurvedic, Fusion, Indian
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups milk - Dairy or plant-based
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric - Essential ingredient
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon - Warming spice
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger - Or 1 teaspoon fresh grated
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper - Crucial for absorption
  • 1 pinch cardamom - Optional traditional
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup - Sweeten to taste
  • 1 teaspoon coconut oil - Optional improves absorption

Equipment

  • 1 Small saucepan (For heating and simmering)
  • 1 Whisk or spoon (Helps prevent clumping)
  • 1 Fine-mesh strainer (Optional; for fresh roots)
  • 1 Measuring spoons (Accurate spice measurements)
  • 2 Mugs (For serving warm)

Method
 

  1. Combine the milk and spices thoroughly to eliminate clumps and create a smooth base.
    A saucepan of warm milk mixed with turmeric, cinnamon, ginger, and black pepper, being whisked together with fresh ginger root and ground spices arranged nearby.
  2. Warm the mixture slowly until steaming so the spices infuse deeply without boiling or burning.
  3. Strain the mixture if using fresh roots to achieve a smoother texture without fibrous pieces.
    Freshly cooked golden milk being strained through a fine-mesh sieve into a mug, with steam rising and fresh turmeric, ginger, and a jar of honey visible in the background.
  4. Stir in honey or maple syrup with optional oil to enrich flavor and improve absorption.
  5. Pour the golden milk into mugs and enjoy it warm for the most soothing bedtime experience.
    A warm mug of golden milk topped with cinnamon, set on a wooden tray with a soft cloth, as honey is being poured in from a small glass jar.

Nutrition

Serving: 250gCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 6gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 330mgFiber: 1gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 230mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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