4-Ingredient Golden Milk Mix

This mix is my new weakness! I substituted with homemade almond milk which is sweetened with a few figs. I also add maple syrup for those who like a little more sweetness. I’m going to make a HUGE batch for a road trip. It’s great in oatmeal, yogurt, granola, soup, samosas.

This is my new favorite thing! A total keeper.

LOVE this recipe – simple and delicious! I originally thought it’d be too heavy on the turmeric, but it’s a great balance of turmeric with all the other warm spices of a golden milk. I’ve been drinking it with maple syrup and coconut milk (carton version) and it’s perfect. Haven’t tried it yet with the optional ingredients, but will add them to my next batch. I’ll definitely be making this again and again!

I love this recipe, I didn’t use as much black pepper as recipe called for. Added extra cinnamon. I put this into 4oz mason jars with recipe on a tag- perfect gift.

Just made a batch of this and drank it with vanilla oat milk! Quite delicious and easy to make!

For those who don’t want to use a saucepan, I prepared this by heating up some water in my tea kettle and mixing that with a bit of the powder in my mug, then taking a separate mug with milk and warming it up in the microwave. Then I simply pour the heated milk over the dissolved powder mixture (this is how I make my matcha lattes too).

Made it today and it was pretty good! Used 1 tsp of coconut sugar as sweetener :)

This has become my before bedtime hot drink. so thank you for the mix recipe as I was getting tired of mixing it all every night. :-). Also added the suggested add-ins. Mmmmmm.

Tip: I strain it through a small mesh tea strainer to filter out the pepper flakes.

This is AWESOME!!! I want to make this a daily staple! Turmeric is usually a BIG no no for me because it gives me heartburn, but in this recipe, it made me actually LIKE turmeric… Delicious.

I did 2 tsp of maple syrup to offset the spiciness and I used Vietnamese cinnamon (I also included the listed optional ingredients).

Bookmarking this one!

I made it this morning and it’s so delicious and soothing. I made it with oat milk and will try coconut milk next time. Definitely a keeper!

It’s the PERFECT recipe for golden milk … I do it on a regular basis for myself and friends, with any clove or nutmeg, and it’s to die for.
Thank you!!!

This is so fabulous! I have tried a different recipe before, but it just didn’t taste right, and the instructions didn’t specify how to make it not clumpy. But this recipe was super easy to follow and had very tasty results!! Thank you! I made it with almond milk and maple syrup :)

Absolutely delicious! I have attempted to make this in the past but never turned out. Just made this and did the iced version, very refreshing and great taste. So excited to have this and make on the regular. Thanks again for another great recipe!

I discovered golden milk not long ago and I love it.
Thank you for sharing this great mix :-)
I use it with a mix of coconut and almond milk and it’s just delicious <3

This is pretty nice! Ive been so curious about this drink for a while now but never got around to make it.
It just came across my instagram feed and I happened to have all the ingredients. I made it cold and we really like it! Toddler included!
Thanks You!

Perfect golden milk mix! I’ve made hot and iced golden milk and with coconut milk or almond milk. All ways turned out delicious! I keep a big jar of the mix ready to go in my pantry when I need a pick-me-up. I added the nutmeg from the suggestions and it tastes like fall in a cup. Highly recommend!

Surprised I loved it so much and can make it at home. I enjoy it cold with ice cubes. Will try it hot when the weather is cooler. Hope to make this a regular habit. I would triple the recipe. Doesn’t last very long. Thank you for the recipe :-)

This was absolutely delicious! I had never had golden milk before and you made it simple and straightforward. I added the clove but not the nutmeg, and used So Delicious coconut milk

This is a fabulous break from coffee!

Thank you Dana! This mix makes such a yummy drink. I just mixed some up and added both the clove and nutmeg add-ins. I used cashew milk and 1 teaspoon of coconut oil along with the heaping teaspoon of golden milk mix. Delicious!!!!!!!

I adore this mix! I include more ginger and a tsp. of cardamom, because cardamom. So wonderful. Aside from almond milk and various dishes, I like to add it to my cinnamon tea, which runs a little weak for my taste in the big mug I use, so the Golden Mix really punches up the flavor and gives me that comforting warmth I need by mid-afternoon.

Thanks for this super easy and delicious go-to! (Doubling the recipe? I *tripled* it after trying it the first time. It will NOT linger on my shelf.)

I love this recipe- thank you! I was buying expensive mixes from Whole Foods now I don’t have to. I love that I can customize this to my own taste! Thank you!!

I have a terrible cold and wanted something warm and soothing, this is perfect.
The only thing I needed to buy was the milk, the other ingredients are staples in my house. It’s so creamy and yummy! I know it will become a commonly served drink. I plan to gift a batch to my DIL.

Golden milk has become my nightly beverage. I love your mix and always make it with nutmeg and cloves – delish! I sometimes stir in some ashwagandha or reishi mushroom powder in my mug for added benefits. I use organic oat milk (just oats and water) and heat it with a bit of coconut oil. The oat milk is sweet enough that I don’t need to add additional sweetener. I enjoy it made with coconut milk too. Love all your recipes! Thank you, Dana!

Just started exercising and eating right and my nutricionists suggest this drink for my joints and obviously my bloating, it took me a while to find a receip to make it myself since its a little difficult to find in México and the list of ingredients is just endless… just had it this morning and I really enjoyed it!!! Thank you for taking the time and posting this it really helped… Gracias from Monterrey, México ;)

First I’d like to say this recipe is delicious. I always read through the comments to get tips on what other people add ,swap out , etc. I wanted to leave a comment regarding this mix that might help other readers get it to blend. I used my Matcha tea bamboo whisk when preparing this and it blended much better than using just a regular whisk. On the advice of other commenters, I also use a spoon to stir halfway through while drinking it hot. Both of these combined has made a much more enjoyable drinking experience. I also blended this into a smoothie after reading other comments. I used a heaping teaspoon of the mix, a cup of almond milk, two frozen bananas, a teaspoon of Maca powder, a teaspoon of vanilla and agave nectar to sweeten. One of the best smoothies I’ve ever made so I wanted to pass it along . Enjoy!

Just made this and it is very good! The only alterations that I made were cutting down on the pepper just a bit, but accidentally adding 1/4 tsp. each of nutmeg and cloves, due to a measuring error.
Since I wanted it to be portable so I can make it at work, I added 4 tbsp. each, of coconut milk powder and powdered milk, since I had them here and need to use them up.
Very good and super easy!
Thank you for this recipe!

I love having this mix on hand! I made your recipe for homemade almond milk and made the iced golden milk recipe. It’s perfect and super delicious! Thank you!

Love the zing you get when you take the first sip of this drink! It’s great for waking up in the morning, and molasses goes perfectly as a sweetener and an extra boost in iron. I added mushroom powder to mine and it turned out great ❤️ Definitely my new favorite morning drink

I put a tsp of golden milk mix in my chia puddings! Love love LOVE

Delicious! I have always been a sucker for Starbucks chai latte because of the warmth and full feeling it gives me. I love this golden milk recipe because it gives me the same feeling as my chai latte with a whole lot more nutrition! It tastes great, is easy to make, and gives me energy. Definitely worth the 5 minutes it takes to make.

I have a big pot of this premixed in the cupboard so my golden milk is ready within a minute when I crave some! Thanks Dana for yet another inspiring recipe! ?

I throw a spoonful of the mix in with my protein powder and shake it up in a blender bottle. I have endometriosis and I swear the turmeric and ginger cut down on the inflammation, and it’s delicious!

Nutritious, delicious and easy to do. I don’t use hot water, I heat my SOY milk (soy has more ‘body’ than coconut milk) on the stove, an add the concoction to it when its warm enough. Two packets of Trivia and it’s good tasting.

Love this simple, time saving recipe. I used to do it from scratch every night, but that habit quickly got old . But with this on hand it seems very doable.
I don’t like the taste of pepper much, but I heard that it helps the turmeric be absorbed. I have tried using pepper corns for less of a pepper taste. Is this enough to do the job?

Sorry Dana, forgot to submit my rating with my earlier comment.

Hi Dana! Thank you so much for this recipe. I am an older person that has the usual aches, pains, and stiffness that arthritis causes. I have had golden milk on a daily basis for the last two weeks and find that it really helps the inflammation in my joints. I kept to the recipe as written except I added a little more cinnamon (it is my favorite spice), about a tablespoon of cinnamon. I mix it with half coconut milk and half almond milk, adding a teaspoon of honey for sweetness. After drinking the golden milk, I find my knees can handle stairs better and I move faster. Thank you again!

Made this to the recipe and it tastes amazing. So comforting with the right level of spice. I made the paste with coconut oil and maple syrup and keep in the fridge until I fancy a cup

Have followed MB for a while now and find it such an inspirational way to transition to a more plant based diet

I made this late last night but accidentally transposed some of the ingredients, and ended up putting twice as much nutmeg and too little turmeric, and it was still delicious. Today I made it properly but I didn’t care for the flavor; I think it is the large dose of turmeric. I get that’s what makes it anti-inflammatory but the taste was not as good as my accidental late-night mixture. So I simply added more of all the other ingredients to the stock for next time. Also I used cashew milk because out of coconut milk; it worked well and has a nice creamy consistency (in fact it was a bit too creamy so I ended up adding some extra water). All in all, with the adjustments I made, I will keep this on hand for my go-to afternoon pick-me-up. Thank you!

I always add ground cardamom to mine…I also like soy milk and hot water mixed about half and half (and hot)- still creamy but lighter. Makes a nice bed-time drink.

I’ve been making and using this for a few months but not in beverages because I prefer my beverages to be coffee, tea, Pellegrino or water. My unconventional approach is to put a teaspoon of the mix in the bottom of my cereal bowl, add a tablespoon of ground flax seed, a tsp. of sweetener (date sugar, date syrup, coconut sugar, maple syrup, etc.) and enough water to get everything sufficiently wet. Then I nuke it for a few seconds, stir it to blend it all together, and then add whatever cereal I’m going to have.
This could be oatmeal, which I make by adding and stirring in 1/2 cup uncooked oats and 1 cup water to the mix and then nuking again until the oats are cooked, or cold like Heritage Flakes, which I stir into the mix along with enough soy milk to moisten the flakes sufficiently. I then top either of these options with my homemade soy yogurt and whatever fruit I want along with some nuts. This works great for me and may generate ideas of other approaches for some readers. I realize it might also seem gross for some readers but figured I’d toss out the suggestion anyway.

Wow, this rocks it! I have never heard of Golden Milk before and now I will have this in my pantry for summer and winter drinks. So good and I think turmeric is good for me too. Thanks for another fabulous recipe.

Love it hot, made in microwave with beverage setting after diluting 1tsp mix to 2tsp water and 1 cup So Delicious unsweetened coconut milk and dash of Maple syrup. Also used an Ikea frother to froth. It. up. Yum! Drink it on the daily

Love it. Amazing taste.

Delicious, yummy, pepperie, opens up sinus’s, pretty…used almond milk…this the first time I have made this and like that it is vegan…will drink this each morning until recipe is finished and will let you know the outcome?I use your “Everday Cooking” recipe book often and enjoy your recipes…they are easy, smart, nourish and delicious…thank you for sharing…

Yum! I made half of this recipe mix because honestly I wasn’t sure I’d like it, but I did! I added an extra tsp of maple syrup because I am not weaned off of added sugars yet so I still like things sweeter and I took Dana’s advice and used canned light coconut milk. It was delicious! The flavors reminded me of the extra curry sauce left in my bowl after indian food. It was actually very similar of a flavor to the curried butternut squash soup recipe Dana has!. Very good!

Embarrassed to say this is my first time trying golden milk. Have seen recipes and on menus but not until Dana mentioned drinking it every day, that I knew I must be missing something. Love these spices so I made a double batch of mix. It’s a good thing as I know I’ll too be drinking daily. I made as directed but think I might try preparing in the microwave by making the paste directly in a mug maybe adding a tiny bit of milk to fully “dissolve”, then add remaining milk and heat for about a minute. Can’t wait to try it cold once the weather warms up around here. Thank you Dana for making this so quick to prepare.

Delicious! I was maybe 1/4 tsp short of cinnamon and didn’t include the optional spices, but it turned out so tasty! Reminded me a bit of a turmeric chai :)

This recipe is perfect!! I will double it next time. I used 1/4 tsp nutmeg and cloves. Then used full fat coconut milk and a splash of soy milk and frothed it with our espresso maker. Can’t wait to offer this to my friends when they visit. I may add a tsp of cardamom to the blend next time.. because I love it.

Yes! This is delicious! We used So Delicious Organic Coconut Milk out of a carton and a little nutmeg on top- Muah! Perfection! Even my 3 year old liked it. I’m going to make some to give as a gifts because everyone should know about this. Thanks for another 5 star recipe! (Also loved the creative reviews- oatmeal?? Doughnuts?? I never would have thought to use it like that!)

I just used a teaspoon of this in a half batch of donuts and it turned out amazing! I did cinnamon and sugar to coat the donuts and it complimented really well. I also made the hot golden milk and it was perfect :D

Oh snap! I know everyone else said this, but-why didn’t I think of this?! Soooo yummy. Thank you.

Great recipe! I’ve used Silk Protein Nut Milk as well as Good Karma Flax Milk with protein and love it! Another way to use this mix is to add to hot water with apple cider vinegar, cayenne, and lemon for an immune boosting tonic!

I was very hopeful when I made this. My little sister has a hen and rooster sanctuary and has inspired me to cruelty free eating and drinking. Now, my son is participating with me. We found some mixes at Natural Grocers that we were so interested in (we bought one). So expensive! Then…I came back to this site. I use the recipes all the time. Sure enough…score! This is amazing. I have already made little pots of this and given it away as gifts. One recipient texted me and described being “obsessed” with this beautiful beverage. If you are on the fence, jump off and make this! Delicious and healthy. Enjoy.

This recipe is awesome. I made it to give to a friend who recently had surgery. I felt inspired to make some for myself. I used homemade pecan milk and added a tiny bit of maple syrup. It’s like fall in a glass! Thanks for this!

I had never heard of Golden Milk until I came across this post. I made the mix and added a heaping teaspoon, 1 cup frozen bananas and almond milk to make a smoothie. Basically, combined this recipe with your Golden Milk Smoothie recipe. It was amazing! So delicious. No sweetener needed. Thank you so much!

When you spoke of Golden Milk cravings-I could not relate! Now….I rush home for an afternoon fix. At first I used a little maple syrup, but now I mix it with almond milk on ice. Yummy and oh so eazy. I have made two batches so far. It is keeping inflammation at bay! Thanks so much. You are my go to for fail-safe recipes!! I appreciate you!

This was so delicious! A rich, creamy and healthy drink. I made it before bed, and had quite the calming effect. Highly recommend!

Oh my word Dana, this is soooooo good, thank you for sharing this recipe!!

Love this! I use pumpkin pie spice with turmeric and pepper. Then you don’t have to add the cloves and nutmeg separately.

I made this with soymilk and I totally loved it!! Offered a sip to my mum, who by the way is kind of difficult where food and drink are concerned, and she loved it!! I had to make her a mug too and she insists I make more spice mix and hand her the recipe?. Thanks a lot Dana!

I make this with equal parts ginger, cinnamon, and turmeric, then a bit of black pepper for absorption. It is then used by adding one teaspoon to my morning oats. Thank you for validating my innovation (ie laziness)!

Hi Dana!!
Got your e-mail about this a little while ago and once today I was craving some something sweet and different so I decided to give it a try. ( note: I didn’t make the mix as per recipe, I did the golden milk).
Just because I live in India, it is actually easier to get the spices in natura and grind them at home…I made a ‘chai masala mix’ of cinnamon, clove, and cardamom and ground all together, and sieve the powder ( the cardamon pods don’t grind very well) and voila. The mix as a flavoring agent is ready…. The rest I somewhat followed the recipe, with coconut milk, stevia, black pepper, turmeric and fresh ginger. Pretty awesome i must say. It definetly killed my sweet tooth. Hope you have a chance to try it with some cardamom…it get a delicious and satisfying mouthfeel. xo

Delicious, was Looking for a mushroom recipe and your website popped up. I saw it. Check to see if I had all the ingredients which I did and Walla I made it. I am drinking my 1st cup, And it won’t be the last.

Wow we love this! I made it cold without pepper for my family to taste. I just need the light coconut milk and I have to say it tastes amazing with full fat coconut milk and melted ice cubes! Thank you for all the delicious recipes!!!!!

Delish! I have been drinking warm turmeric tea for the last week and then came across your receipe. I am enjoying the cold version right now and wondering how I have lived without it for so long! I especially like the tip about making up the spices in advance cause some days I have just not felt like doing all that! Thank u soooooo much for sharing this!

I love adding golden milk spices to my pancakes and drinking it on its own as well, but I’ve never thought of making a mix beforehand! So clever! Thank you! I’ve made it tonight and it was lovely. Will try it with my pancakes tomorrow :)

This is freakin delicious! I’ve struggled to keep this in my life daily but this is totally worth it. Love all your stuff!

I’ve tried this recipe but find uncooked turmeric bitter. My recipe includes water and coconut oil brought to a boil to form a paste and honey is incorporated during the cooling process. I’m sure honey could be left out. It makes a quart so all I have to do is stir a Tbsp into my warm almond milk, tea or coffee! I love it!!!

I added this to my morning smoothie today and it was life changing ?

Saw the recipe. Checked my spice rack. Made it. Drinking it. Happy.

I am writing this comment with my cup of golden milk right by my side. This recipe is awesome! I love golden milk and was just thinking yesterday how awesome it would be to have a mix of it ready for the craving, and my favorite recipe blogger comes with this.
I made the hot version, only didn’t use a saucepan (I’m lazy like that) and instead I diluted the miw with water in my cup, then poured soy milk and put it in the microwave for a minute. Worked like a charm!