We’ve been digging golden milk for a while now, so it was due time to share my go-to recipe.
If you haven’t tried golden milk yet, you’re missing out! It’s a creamy (dairy-free), hot milk drink that’s filled to the brim with nutrients.
Yes, a delicious beverage with health benefits. Dreams do come true.
What is golden milk?
Golden milk is a traditional Indian drink that has its roots in Ayurveda. In in its simplest form it’s a blend of hot milk and ground turmeric.
Our version is inspired by the lovely Nutrition Stripped and requires just 8 ingredients, 1 pot, and 5 minutes. We’ve been making McKel’s version for quite some time now with a few modifications, and it’s now a daily obsession.
What are the benefits of golden milk?
Also known as haldi doodh, golden milk is touted for its healing, anti-inflammatory properties largely thanks to curcumin found in turmeric.
Turmeric has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for thousands of years for conditions such as breathing problems, joint pain, fatigue, digestive issues, and more.
Modern research also suggests that turmeric is a potent antioxidant with antimicrobial and anticancer effects.
Although turmeric gets most of the spotlight, the other spices in golden milk are also health-promoting! Both ginger and cinnamon are known for their anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits.
How to make golden milk
I’ve found that using a mix of light (canned) coconut milk and unsweetened almond milk creates the perfect creamy base. I’ve tried using both fresh and ground turmeric and have to say ground is better in terms of flavor!
Coconut oil adds a touch of healthy fat and makes the turmeric more available for our bodies to absorb because it is fat-soluble. So don’t skip the oil! And by some wizardry, black pepper also makes the curcumin in turmeric more bioavailable, so it’s an important addition as well.
To sweeten, you can go any number of ways. I typically go for a spoonful of maple syrup, and if it still needs some sweetness, a dash of stevia is perfect.
I hope you all love our go-to Golden Milk! It’s:
Creamy
Comforting
Coconutty
Turmeric + ginger-infused
Slightly spicy
Perfectly sweet
Super healthy
& Delicious
This is the perfect afternoon pick-me-up when you need something to tide you over till dinner. The health perks alone have made it a daily ritual for us. Anything anti-inflammatory and antioxidant-rich is a win in my book.
This drink is delicious on its own, but it pairs especially well with treats like Blueberry Muffin Breakfast Cookies and 1-Bowl Carrot Apple Muffins. And if you’re into golden milk, be sure to check out our Golden Milk Ice Cream and Dark Chocolate Golden Milk Macaroons!
If you try this recipe, let us know by leaving a comment, rating it, and tagging a photo #minimalistbaker on Instagram. Cheers, friends!
5-Minute Golden Milk
Creamy, easy golden milk with dairy-free milk, ginger, turmeric, and coconut oil. Naturally sweetened, incredibly healthy, and so delicious. Ready in just 5 minutes!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups light coconut milk (canned is best, but carton works too)
- 1 1/2 cups unsweetened plain almond milk (DIY or store-bought)
- 1 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger (see notes for fresh*)
- 1 whole cinnamon stick (or 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon // I prefer the stick!)
- 1 Tbsp coconut oil
- 1 pinch ground black pepper
- Sweetener of choice (i.e. maple syrup, coconut sugar, or stevia to taste)
Instructions
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To a small saucepan, add coconut milk, almond milk, ground turmeric, ground ginger, cinnamon stick, coconut oil, black pepper, and sweetener of choice (I usually add 1 Tbsp (15 ml) maple syrup // amount as original recipe is written // adjust if altering batch size).
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Whisk to combine and warm over medium heat. Heat until hot to the touch but not boiling - about 4 minutes - whisking frequently.
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Turn off heat and taste to adjust flavor. Add more sweetener to taste or more turmeric or ginger for intense spice + flavor.
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Serve immediately, dividing between two glasses and leaving the cinnamon stick behind. Best when fresh, though leftovers can be stored covered in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. Reheat on the stovetop or microwave until hot.
Notes
*If using fresh ginger, I suggest grating 1-2 Tbsp (amount as original recipe is written // adjust if altering batch size) into the mixture and then using a fine mesh strainer when serving to strain out the ginger for creamy texture.
*Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated without sweetener.
*Recipe heavily adapted from the lovely Nutrition Stripped!
Nutrition Per Serving (1 of 2 glasses)
- Calories: 205
- Fat: 19.5g
- Saturated fat: 15.1g
- Sodium: 161mg
- Carbohydrates: 8.9g
- Fiber: 1.1g
- Protein: 3.2g
First off I don’t even like turmeric. I sneak it into recipes because of the health benefits and yet I LOVED this! So creamy and delicious. Thank you!!
Yay! Thanks for sharing, Kellie!
So delicious wow. Never drinking coffee again. Thank you for this recipe 🙏🏼
xoxo!
I used your Ingredients list, though I admit I was not very precise with the measurements. I also opted for the ground fresh ginger, and whole cinnamon stick… OUT OF THIS WORLD DELICIOUS. So glad my best friend recommended that I try making this. Adding this to my regular “must do” recipes.
We’re so glad you enjoy it, Courtney! Thanks so much for the lovely review!
Dinner is over and your healthy little self wants something comforting to finish off the evening. Ah, yes.
If you often find yourself in this boat, craving something more along the lines of chocolate and lattes and all the other delectable warm goodies ( that you really don’t *need* but gosh if you wouldn’t give a left leg for a little * something* )…this is a nice fix. It’s creamy, soothing, and warm.
Honestly, you have to try it to understand. I’d seen golden milk elsewhere, but based on the description, still wondered how all those ingredients would actually add up to “comforting”. Black pepper? Turmeric?
Just give it a go. There’s a reason it’s become “ a thing”.
Now, you can strain it if you like, or just dump the contents of your saucepan into high power blender and it will blitz any pieces into a finer particle and create a velvety froth while you’re at it.
And before you ruin all the things, realize that turmeric is what hipster flower child mamas use to dye things. Dye. As in, this is middle school lab day in science, and we wear aprons ( not the adorable ones from Anthropologie) and treat it like it’s acid. It will stain your shirt, possibly your counters, and your life will be yellow. Which sounds poetic, now that I think of it.
….and it was alll yelllowww…
Ha! Love it, Jonna! Thanks so much for sharing!
Your prose makes me want to whip this STAT. LOL! Tell me true; did you “write” this with a golden pen, whilst frothing around the kitchen under your golden halo? Best. Comment. Ever.
My darling Flyingmartini-
To be honest, being able to find a pen in my household is a pipe dream. These scribbling kids have seen fit to leave me pen-less (and eventually penniless, too, I’d wager). Darn arts and crafts.
But!
We have golden milk. Which is like yellow ink… you following me? If I could find myself a feather, or a paintbrush I could have my drink and draw with it two.
I dunno, folks, the list of Golden Milk benefits seems to keep growing in length ( much like my comment). Somebody start a #hashtag for golden milk drawings. Call me when you’re famous. Or permanently jaundiced. In which case, you might still be famous, but not necessarily for the reasons you hope.
This is delicious and easy! When I don’t have much time I use the seasonings, but when I have more time, I grate turmeric and ginger root I bought at a local Asian market. Very inexpensive there. I use canned coconut milk from Trader Joe’s. Best tasting and no added gums. Thanks so much for your wonderful recipes!
Hi Dana,
Thanks for the wonderful recipe! Delicious. Quick question- I had a thin layer on top of my milk, not sure if I need to strain? It could be because mine did come to a boil so perhaps it got too warm? Just wondering if this ever happened to you. Regardless, I will be making it again as I really enjoyed the taste and health benefits :)
Hi Lori, we’re so glad you enjoyed it! The thin layer may be from boiling. We would recommend using a spoon to scrape it off the top. Hope that helps!
I completely subbed both milks for oat milk based on preference and added some fresh vanilla bean. *chefs kiss* it’s sooo yummy, I’ve made it three nights in a row lol
Whoop!
I substituted almond milk with regular diary. Is this okay? I making this recipe for its medicinal value.
If you’re not sensitive to dairy, that should be fine.
I had full fat coconut milk so used about 3/4 cup of that, 2 1/4 cup almond milk and omitted the coconut oil. So creamy and dreamy!!
It’s so tasty and so healthy. I plan to drink it every night before I go to bed!
We’re so glad you enjoy it, Bette! Thanks for sharing!
This is a really yummy recipe, i substituted almond milk and it still tastes wonderfully creamy and delicious.
Thanks so much for the lovely review, Mindy. We are so glad you enjoyed it! Next time, would you mind leaving a rating with your review? It’s super helpful for us and other readers. Thanks so much! Xo
Best golden milk ever! I only used soy milk because I did not have coconut milk or oil. However, it was delicious! My roommate tasted it and even wanted some! This is definitely one of the best recipes I’ve ever tasted before!
Whoop! We’re so glad you enjoyed it, Ana!
FINALLY have (almost) all the ingredients in the house to try. Chose a day when i am aching all over. Now that i am drinking it, and seeing how wonderful it tastes, i know it won’t be difficult to have some every day and really give it a chance to work. I used only almond milk, added a tablespoon of butter. Will have to get fresh cinnamon sticks – mine are too old to add much flavor. Looking forward to trying with coconut milk. One question: does anybody ever add cacao? I never heard of CHOCOLATE golden milk, but, mmmmmmm
Hmm, we haven’t tried that but let us know if you do!
Didn’t try the cocoa yet but drizzled honey on the top after frothing it a bit. Full fat coconut milk/almond milk combo 👍🏽
my apologies for the typos I’m using a phone and it’s lagging. technically the only active ingredient is tumeric and black pepper you don’t need anything else the other ingredence are to male drinkable . You could just use water tumeric black pepper . lab tests showing that traditional black pepper allow 95% more tumeric into the body. 1/4 tsp to 2 tbp tumeric .
Hi could I use soy milk? I want to try for my son but he has a nut allergy including coconut.
What’s a substitute for coconut oil?
Thank you!
Hi Jasmine, feel free to omit the coconut milk and use a different non-dairy milk. We think cashew or another creamy milk substitute would be best. Let us know how it goes!
The nutrition per serving doesn’t say whether or not there are any sugars in it?
Hi Karen, the nutrition information is calculated without sweetener because it is added to taste. The rest of the ingredients contain a very small amount (less than 1 g/serving). Hope that helps!
Absolutely delicious! Soothing and warm. I used oat milk instead of coconut milk (simply because I didn’t have any) and it was fantastic! Highly recommend this recipe :)
I made this with oatmilk and it was delicious!
I have been drinking this golden milk preparation for about 2 months now, and it has improved my digestion/gut dramatically. I did make a few slight changes: I use 1/2 recipe of whole fat coconut milk and other 1/2 unsweetened, original flavored almond milk, 2 tsps of turmeric powder ( increasing the measurement just feels more beneficial for health purposes) and the same for ginger powder, I used 1 tsp of that spice. The rest of the recipe/ingredients I used according to your measurements. The slow heating of the coconut milk mixture removes the bitter taste of the turmeric so increasing that amount did deter from the great taste. I can keep golden milk for 4 – 5 days in the fridge with no problem. Oh so nourishing and tasty. I do plan to experiment with using whole spices and fresh turmeric and ginger instead at some point. THANK YOU!
We’re so glad you’ve found it helpful, Cori! Thanks so much for sharing!
Yummy and easy to make. Thanks for sharing!
I tried cold Golden Milk at a farmers market for the first time ($8 for a small cup of it). Looked for a recipe, and had of the ingredients for this recipe on hand. I used a can of non-light coconut milk that turned out to be 1 3/4 cups, and added all other ingredients exactly. Used honey to sweeten and drank it warm. It came out perfect! I have found my new favorite guilty, but not guilty pleasure. With all of the health benefits, I’m so happy and will make this regularly.
Do you think it would work if I Omit the almond milk, make the recipe hot, cool it down then add in kefir in place of the almond milk and drink it cold??
Hmm, maybe? But we aren’t sure if the tanginess of kefir would go well with it. Let us know if you try it!
I have searched several recipes for Golden Milk and I prefer this one over all others due to ease and taste. I can make it in my sleep now! And, that, for me is the best benefit of all…..it eases my digestion and helps me fall asleep. Bravo!!!
Thanks so much for sharing, Saundra. We are so glad you enjoy it! Next time, would you mind leaving a rating with your review? It’s super helpful for us and other readers. Thanks so much! Xo
Loved this recipe! I was filled with anticipation just making it and it did not disappoint! I replaced pepper with cayenne. This will be my new go to dessert! I’ve also share it with everyone I think will enjoy it! Thanks!
I think black pepper needs to be used in order to increase the bioavailability of the tumeric, maybe add a bit of that too to be safe :-)
Hi I’m a breastfeeding mum, Is it safe to drink ??
Why do you say it lasts 2-3 days? I made a batch about a week ago and it smells fine. Im tempted to try bc I’m looking at the ingredients and the only thing that I can think may not be okay is the spices being in liquid. I used store bought almond and coconut milks that should be okay for a week or so…
Hi Juliana, it may be okay for a week. 2-3 days is a safer estimate.
Excellent recipe! Im sure all of u vegans won’t like this but i didnt have any coconut milk left in my pantry so i used raw milk instead. I make my own powdered organic ginger and turmeric so i cut back a little bc the homemade spices are stronger. I also added 1 tbsp. of real maple syrup, a teaspoon of my homemade vanilla and oh my!! Delish! Thanks for posting this recipe!!
Excellent!
I used unsweetened almond milk, no coconut milk, the coconut oil, all the spices ground, and honey.
We have been drinking this recipe on and off since November, and notice a big difference between the days we do and the days we don’t.
So happy my health coach reccomend this recipe to me and I found it really good. I will definitely make more.
Hi Dana, do you have any thoughts on gums in non-dairy milks? I.e. xantham gum, guar gum, etc. This recipe sounds super yummy but I’m always hesitant to use most non-dairy milks as they typically contain gums which I’ve heard not so nice things about. Would love to hear your thoughts. TY!
I don’t have a super strong opinion, only that I don’t consume store-bought milks frequently, other than Savoy and Aroy-D Coconut Milks, which don’t have any fillers / gums. If I were going to drink dairy-free milk on a daily basis, I’d recommend making your own, personally.
I just found Thai Kitchen coconut milk, in a carton not a can, that only contains coconut milk and water. I’m stocking up on it though I might not use it in curry since it is diluted but it’s perfect for this.
This is so delicious and soothing.
Came to learn about golden milk through a menopause forum. It was suggested as a symptom reliever. So glad I found this easy recipe. I did use soy milk instead of almond for the estrogen.
Super fast, very easy and DELICIOUS! Five Stars for sure.
My yoga instructor was talking about golden milk and all the health benefits it has. We’ve used turmeric in the past for inflammation and since I was looking for a yummy, vegan, hot drink I decided to try making some today. Quick and easy is what I prefer so the 5 min text grabbed me. The photos too! So glad I came across the Minimalist Baker.
I do want to share some modifications – I used 1 can of organic coconut milk – there was just a tiny bit left after the 1-1/2 C so I threw it in. I will likely use “light” in the future because 14g of fat per serving with 5 servings in the can is a little much for me. I used turmeric from gel caps and ginger from the grocery bulk spice isle. No cinnamon sticks in the spice rack so I used ground. I did put in a pinch of pepper even thought there was some in the gel caps. The milk didn’t need extra sweetener for my taste but since it was the first batch I did add 1-1/2 Tbsp of pure maple syrup.
As I write this review and drink my golden milk my temperature begins to rise. I would probably sleep like a baby or at least have a great cat nap but I have work to do. So it’s off to the studio for me with my amazing and decadent afternoon treat in hand. Thanks Minimalist Baker! I’ll be back for more!
Love it!
This was my first go at golden milk, and i’m So glad I chose your recipe as my first. Delicious! I used full fat coconut milk as I had an opened can in the fridge…
Thanks so much for the lovely review, Monica. We are so glad you enjoyed it! Next time, would you mind leaving a rating with your review? It’s super helpful for us and other readers. Thanks so much! Xo
I learned about golden milk from a new friend and both me and my fiancé really need it now that we’re both over 50 but can’t stop working hard! We tried several recipes but yours is our favorite! Great website, full of informative facts and pictures! Thanks so much for sharing! 💛🥛💛
Is it possible to use fresh turmeric? I have a bunch lying around
Hi Ash, We think so! We would recommend using 1 tbsp peeled, grated fresh turmeric root. Let us know if you give it a try!
Very nice, comforting and tasty drink. Even my 14 year old is enjoying a cup. We both have RA and are needing a boost of relief this evening. I sweetened it with monkfruit and we added a bit more cinnamon at the end. Thanks for the recipe!
We’re so glad you both enjoy it, Tracy! Thanks so much for the lovely review! xo
Exactly what I needed on this cold, dark, depressing winter night.
Really tasty and very warm and cozy! I’m not used to a big turmeric taste so this is a little too strong for me, but I will definitely make this again and use less turmeric and gradually increase the amount as I become more used to the flavor. I added just under a tablespoon of maple syrup as a sweetener. Delicious!
Really good and warming
Can you reuse cinnamon stick or are they just for one use in this recipe please?
It won’t have as much flavor with a second use, but it could probably be reused within a couple days if stored in the fridge between uses.
What a wonderful drink to have before bedtime. This recipe is perfect and like the added suggestions from other reviewers as well.
It’s a cold, wet winter day in Chicago so I decided to make this recipe while I stay in and get some work done. It was exactly what I needed and absolutely delicious! I already had all of the ingredients except almond milk (and not interested in venturing out if I don’t have to). Also substituted a pinch of cayenne pepper for the black pepper. Thanks for sharing!
Great recipe for the cold weather! I felt immediately warmed up after having my first sip. I used full fat coconut milk since I can’t find any low fat version in my country, and full fat milk + coconut oil does seem a little too heavy. I’ll try using less oil next time!
I would think If you use full fat coconut milk you wouldn’t need the extra oil. Just a thought. 😁
Mhmmm the best pick me up drink ever! :)
xoxo!
Thank you for this recipe! This was delicious, and I made it with the fresh ginger (strained it out at the end) but i felt it needed just another flavor and so crushed 2 green cardamom pods and put the seeds in and reheated, then strained them out. Perfection for my palate!
This was quite good – like some others said, I used canned full-fat coconut milk (about 1/2 cup) and then upped the almond milk to make 3 cups of liquid. I then omitted the coconut oil. Turmeric needs fat to be more bio-available so I wouldn’t recommend omitting all of the fat from either coconut milk/cream, or the coconut oil! Next time I will add more ginger (or fresh ginger) as I love the spiciness alongside the creamy milk!
This is my first time having golden milk and I loved it. Thanks so much for the recipe.
This is so good! I also added 2 squares of dark chocolate :) :) :)
Just made this milk and it came out great. Used non-light coconut milk plus unsweetened almond milk and I love the spiciness and creamy frothiness :) didn’t need a cookie to complete this “snack”. Thanks for this recipe and a bunch of your other (vegan) ones as well! They’re so tasteful and perfect for my diet. Even my hubby enjoys them :)
My husband and I love this golden milk! My only question is, how do I stop getting the particles of seasonings at the bottom of my cup? Whisk moee? Blend it? Am I using too much?
After having this delicious cup of milk I hate ending it with pepper, etc. particles! Any suggestions? Thank you!
Hi there! With spiced drinks like this, a little bit of particles is normal. But you can also strain with a fine mesh strainer if it’s bothersome.
You could try putting the seasoning in a reusable cloth teabag or a strainer or some kind, maybe? Like when you want the seasoning to be easy to pull out of a pot with soup.
Best recipe I’ve tried so far for the golden milk! Very easy to make and so tasty! Thank you
Whoop! We’re so glad you enjoy it, Madeline! Thanks for sharing!
I upped the turmic to 1 Tablespoon and added more black pepper (for inflammation) the rest of the ingredients I kept the same 1 tablespoon maple syrup
It was very good
xoxo!
This was tasty and I’ll def make often! I used double the almond milk and left out the coconut milk and also the coconut oil (high sat fat). Added a little maple syrup at the end and will strain next time. Cozy, healthy and yum! Thank you!
I have been taking Turmeric for years in capsule form. Can I just open the capsule and add to the mix, or is it better to get powdered turmeric? What kind do you reccomend? Thanks
Hi Karen, the potency of the capsule may vary from what is used as a spice, so we would recommend sticking to powdered turmeric, if possible.
I made this (with a few adjustments and a strainer) and it was absolutely delicious!
I ended up doing:
1 cup macadamia nut milk
1/4 cup canned coconut milk
1 tsp ground turmeric
1 tsp grated fresh ginger
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 tbsp maple syrup
We’re so glad you enjoyed it, Kit! Thanks for sharing!
Hi Dana,
I tried Golden Mylk for the 1st time yesterday at Dr Smoods. I’m hooked!! I use a lot of your recipes so thank you. This recipe I adapted based on what I had at the time in my pantry, as I usually do. I watered down the coconut cream and I mixed it with some left over homemade cashew nut mylk that I had. It was delicious. I really want to make it with fresh turmeric and fresh ginger that I have, maybe I’ll do that tomorrow….? Thx again! xx
Thanks so much for the lovely review, Amanda. We are so glad you enjoyed it! Next time, would you mind leaving a rating with your review? It’s super helpful for us and other readers. Thanks so much! Xo
Try it! You won’t be disappointed!
Spot on again! Easy and comfy.
Could you perhaps put the quantity of the spices in grams in the metric recipes? Still can’t get my head around tsp and tbsp!
xo! Thanks for sharing! We’ll considering adding grams on recipes like this!
This is great!! Do you strain yours before drinking? Thanks for reply!
We don’t, but you can if you would prefer!
Yes very good relieves swelling
I’ve seen you post stories where you make or drink golden milk, and have always been intrigued. I tried your recipe for the first time, and I’m sold. Love the flavor, the texture and the awesome color. I’m just not sure about the need for coconut oil, though. It only added fatty eyes on an otherwise amazing looking drink. Thanks again!
Thanks so much for the lovely review, Alex. We are so glad you enjoyed it! Next time, would you mind leaving a rating with your review? It’s super helpful for us and other readers. Thanks so much! Xo
Super delicious! I used fresh grated ginger since I didn’t have ground, substituted coconut milk for almond milk, and avocado oil instead of coconut oil. Also added two shakes of ground cinnamon. It was very tasty and creamy but not overpowering. I’ll definitely be making this again! Thank you for sharing!
We’re so glad you enjoyed it, Dina! Thanks so much for sharing!
Tumeric is fat soluble : therefore the presence of fat makes it more absorbable.
I made this using a 10oz can oF whole fat coconut milk and about 1tbsp fresh ginger peeled and cut into chunks. I also used 1 tbsp garam masala Indian spice blend (contains turmeric as well as other wonderful fragrant spices) plus contents of 1capsule of turmeric from my supplements. It was so good I drank all of it in one sitting! (Forgot to give a 5-star rating first time around!)
Thanks for sharing, Alexandra! xo
Excellent recipe! I was looking for a hot drink to quell the menstrual cramps I was experiencing. I used all that I had on hand, oat milk creamer, turmeric, black pepper, and ground cinnamon. I no longer use sweetener, as it’s all sugar regardless of what name it’s called. Still delicious because the oat milk has a natural sweetness, enough to be enjoyable!
We’re so glad you enjoyed it, Jamillah! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for the tip, I’ll have to have my daughter try it!
I made this except using a can of full fat coconut milk and the rest from a carton. Then I omitted the coconut oil. Delicious!
Wonderful! Thanks for sharing, Barbara! Next time would you mind adding a rating to your review? It’s super helpful to us and other readers! xo
I made this and I really love it. I did minus the oil, but next time I will add it.
We’re so glad you enjoyed it, Chrissie! Thanks so much for the lovely review! xo
I found your recipe this morning before having my coffee so I decided to try a makeshift version. First I heated my cup with hot water. After the cup was hot I poured out the water, added about 2 Tbl coconut cream and 1 Tbl coconut oil and mashed it in the hot cup to melt. Then I added the turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, pepper and raw honey and stirred well. Added my hot coffee, stirred and enjoyed a delicious drink, much healthier than a plain black cup of coffee. Perhaps I will eventually eliminate the coffee but this was a quick, easy alternative for now. Thank you!
We’re so glad you enjoyed it, Shar! Thanks so much for sharing! xo
I’ve had it at a commercial coffee house as the creamer in coffee, and it was *amazing.* Thank you for this idea to make it right in my cup, I must try!
That’s interesting. I hadn’t thought of adding coffee.
Just delicious! The perfect drink for relaxing before bedtime. My oldest daughter had introduced me to golden milk tea a while back, but had I misplaced the recipe, so used yours. It was perfect!
We’re so glad you enjoyed it, Deb! Thanks so much for the lovely review! xo
Surprisingly Delicious! I doubled the tumeric in my second batch and it wasnt a problem. I added liquid stevia to finish it. Wish I had started the milk weeks ago. After making and drinking last night, I woke up without stomach issues and the pain in my hands was not really noticeable. Made more this morning and feeling great today. I have heard that if you do this you can drop it back to a ‘swig’ every evening for mainentence. Enjoy! It really is fabulous!
Wow! Amazing! Thanks for sharing, LC! Next time would you mind adding a rating to your review? It’s super helpful to us and other readers! xo
Thank you for an amazing recipe and an explanation of why you chose the ingredients. I was quite surprised because I’m not vegan and I don’t like coconut milk by itself or in lattes but the taste but this was amazing and the coconut was a great compliment to the turmeric. I used 1 cup of canned regular unsweetened Coconut milk, 1 cup of 2% milk (only thing in fridge) a spoonful of coconut oil, sugar, some agave, ground ingredients. I like the cinnamon taste but I don’t like that it didn’t dissolve. I will try the cinnamon stick next time! I do worry about body order when consuming turmeric, what are your thoughts?
Hmm, haven’t had an issue with turmeric / body odor. Glad you liked the latte, Olivia!
This recipe tastes amazing! I didn’t have any ground turmeric or ginger so I used fresh roots and grated the appropriate amount. I used raw blue agave since I ran out of maple syrup. It was so creamy, comforting, and delicious! Thank you for this wonderful recipe. I’m sure I’ll be making more in the future!
Thanks so much for the lovely review, Danniella! We are so glad you enjoyed it!
Love this recipe! I add 1/4 tsp of cardamom and substitute white pepper for black due to an allergy. I add a 1 1/2 tsp of maple syrup and 1 1/2 tsp agave syrup as sweeteners. I believe this is helping me tolerate radiation therapy for breast cancer better, with less skin redness and discomfort due to the curcumin in the turmeric. Don is right, including pepper for piperine is important to get the most benefit from the curcumin. Thanks so much!
Great! Thanks for sharing, Lily! Glad it helps you feel well!
Cooking turmeric is said to make it most bioavailable. A slow simmer for a while is supposed to unlock the curcumin. Don’t skip the fat or the piperine(pepper) If not Vegan I think honey is the best sweetener(after it cools a little) you add even more health benefits. Thanks for the recipe. Golden milk is awesome.
Thanks for sharing, Dom!
This was amazing and so easy to make. I will definitely make this again. Thank you for sharing!
Thanks so much for the lovely review, Pat. We are so glad you enjoyed it! Next time, would you mind leaving a rating with your review? It’s super helpful for us and other readers. Thanks so much! Xo
This recipe is fantastic. I subbed oat milk instead of almond and sweetened with a combo of maple syrup and honey. Perfect cozy drink for the fall when you want something latte-ish but don’t want caffeine. Thank you!
Great! Thanks for sharing, Kelsey!
I made this as written and used a little raw honey ( I’m a beekeeper) as sweetener. Yummy.
Thanks, Diane! So glad you liked it. Next time would you mind adding a rating to your review? It’s super helpful to us and other readers! xo
I just tried your golden milk recipe. I opted for ground spices all the way, since that’s what I had on hand. I used homemade almond milk. At first everything appeared to be working great, but when I turned off the heat I noticed curdles in the milk and the overall consistency had changed. There’s a slight sour taste so I think basically the homemade almond milk couldn’t take the heat;) Any recommendations to avoid this happening so I can continue to use homemade version of nut milk? Thanks!
Hi there! I haven’t experienced that personally but it sounds like it maybe just got overheated. Be sure to keep the heat over medium / medium-low to avoid boiling. You can also heat and then blend in a blender or milk frother for smoother / creamier texture.
I was barred from drinking coffee a very long time ago, hence my profound love of tea(my Dad has been surprised and pleased cos he loves tea since he was born). I don’t know how I stumbled on this recipe but its absolutely great and my taste buds thank you. I made quite some adjustments. First all my spices were ground, no coconut milk or oil was used and I allowed it to boil because i know the ginger spice always settled at the bottom. I also used sugar (I’m out of honey). So all I used was unsweetened almond milk, tumeric, ginger, and sugar. The result was the best and first golden milk I’ve ever had.
Also for the college student with only microwave access, you can always dissolve the ginger in warm water, then boil it in the microwave before using it in your recipe.
Thanks again
We’re glad you enjoyed it, Joan! Thanks so much for sharing! xo
I paid over $10 for a 1/4 cup mixture of turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, and a dash of black pepper to make the golden milk. I went to the farmers market and purchased all of the ingredients for under $5 and a lot more product. It taste just like the mixture I purchased for $10. So glad I can make my own and save money in the process!
Whoop! So glad to hear it, Nisheena! Thanks for sharing! xo
Warm and delicious. My new favorite before bed drink.
Thanks, Bev!
I’ve made this three times now and I think it is absolutely delicious as written. I think it is very comforting and tastes so healthy. I used a small amt of maple syrup (1/2 tsp) as my sweetener for 1 serving. Perfect!!!!
Lovely – thanks, Margie!
I am using ground spices. A lot of the ground spices end up in the bottom of my cup instead of incorporated into my drink. I don’t want to leave my nutrients behind. Am I not whisking long enough?
You can whisk and cook a little longer. Or, just pass through a fine mesh strainer before serving!
Any ideas on how to replace cinnamon in this recipe? I have a histamine reaction to it along with clove. Wondering if it will taste awful without it? Any ideas?
Hmm, the cinnamon is nice but not necessary essential. I’d say leave off the clove and cinnamon! Honestly, turmeric + milk + sweetener is pretty dang good on its own. Let us know how it goes!
It was incredibly easy to make and actually very tasty. My doctor recommended this for my arthritis. So that it tastes good is a definite plus!
Thanks for sharing, Sally!
I googled this recipe, and not surprised minimalist baker has the best rated and tastiest recipe of all (since she rocks at everything!) I made this recipe almost exactly and it was perfect, I was only missing the almond milk (I only had boxed coconut milk at the time of making) so I just used my boxed coconut milk in its place. I bet the almond milk makes it thicker, creamier, and tastier so I’ll definitely be buying it. I’m a Chai tea drinker in the morning, and a golden milk drinker in the evenings. A warm cup of each fills my belly with warmth and happiness, just the right amount of spices, and health benefits to boast :) thanks for reading!
Aww thanks so much for your kind words and lovely review, Jennifer! We are so glad you enjoyed it! xo
Thank you for a lovely recipe, one so fantastic I added it to my post this morning! Turmeric is so magical, and it is hard to adequately fit into the diet. This works! Thanks!
I bought this at a local farmers market but as chilled (cold) beverage; will it be safe to heat up and serve as tea with some cinnamon sticks and natural honey?
That should be fine!
I actually looked up purchasing “golden milk” powder that seemed pretty spendy and I wasn’t sure about the investment. I stumbled upon this recipe and was pleasantly surprised that I had all the spices available in my pantry. The recipe is fantastic! I did substitute with soy milk, since that’s all I had, but really looking forward to trying it with coconut milk. I can’t speak to the health benefits yet, but I’m loving this alternative to chai!
So glad you enjoyed this recipe, Celina! Thanks so much for the lovely review!
Hello! Are you able to make this recipe without a stovetop? I am in college currently and only have access to a toaster oven and microwave. Thank you!
Hi Jada, you could try mixing the spices with a small amount of non-dairy milk or water to form a paste. Then in a separate mug, heat the milk in the microwave. Then combine the two and add sweetener. Let us know if you give it a try!
Very good and easy! The coconut flavour was a little strong for me, so the next night I adjusted it to be mostly cashew milk. Thank you for sharing this.
Thanks so much for the lovely review, Dru. We are so glad you enjoyed it! Next time, would you mind leaving a rating with your review? It’s super helpful for us and other readers. Thanks so much! xo
What exactly is light coconut milk? Like reduced fat? We only have it in a carton here… what are your thoughts about adding hemp milk…
Light coconut milk comes in a can. It is essentially full-fat canned coconut milk with water added. Hemp milk might work, but it won’t be as creamy and the flavor may be different. Hope that helps! Let us know if you give it a try!
Thank you for the delicious recipe! A fijian Indian friend of mine had given me a recipe for golden milk…but I had lost it. Thank you again, this is sooo delicious!
I take high blood pressure medicine and wonder if anyone can tell me if turmeric will interfere with it.
Turmeric does not interfere with Blood pressure meds, but turmeric in high amounts can lower blood pressure. So just be cautious. Also, I don’t know what you BP dose is but you could also just consult your Dr.
Delicious! Ive just started living dairy free and still getting used to milk alternatives and not drinking coffee. This recipe is amazing??? It is by far the best ive tried.
Thank you for sharing. I know its only a warm drink but it is so nice and I now genuinely look foward to my morning tumeric latte experience rather than focusing on the coffee I’m missing out on. Thank you
Yay! SO glad you enjoy it, Kim :) xo
Love this recipe. I use 1 tbsp of either agave or maple syrup per serving if I’m looking to enjoy the drink. If I just want the benifits and less calories I reduce the liquid and drink it like a shot haha
When I drink this before bed on days that I’ve done some kind of high-impact activity (ie. running), I really notice the difference the next morning. I often have pain in my knees but this has made a huge difference. I love having relief without having to take painkillers.
Thanks so much for sharing, Beth! We are so glad you find it beneficial!
If using freshly grated turmetic, what’s the right amount? Looking forward to trying this!
Thanks!
Rick, if using freshly grated turmeric I’d say starting with 1 Tbsp freshly ground turmeric per serving and working your way up for more intense flavor. Dried turmeric has a more pungent flavor, so you’ll notice the difference in flavor / intensity in fresh right away. It goes without saying, but just be sure to strain after heating / before consuming!
That is very true, I have been drinking this for the past 6 to 7 months. I drink it with lemon and very rarely with home made coconut milk. I have managed to lose and keep my weight down and loste my belly fat/ bloating. (No more yo-yo weight, Am costant) combine with 30 to 45 min excersise.
Wow, you’re a genius! I always liked the idea of golden milk (anti-inflammatory, a hot comforting drink) but didn’t like it that much when ordering it in expensive vegan restaurants and was disappointed every time. Your addition of the coconut oil really knocked it out of the park for me. Since I didn’t have almond milk or coco milk at home, I used a combo of nonfat oat milk and flax milk. Also to up the comfort factor, I doubled the amount of cinnamon (I just love that stuff) and a smidge more turmeric. Thanks for this recipe. Finally, I can enjoy golden milk at home and without the hefty price tag!
So glad you enjoyed it, Irene! Thanks so much for the lovely review!
Hi Dana, have loved Golden Milk for some time and used to make it before bed and really did find it helped me sleep and brought down my pain levels. The reason I stopped drinking it regularly is because it was staining my teeth badly despite brushing my teeth immediately after drinking it. I’m just wondering what yours and other people’s thoughts are on this, please and thanks xx
Crazy! I haven’t had that issue!
I love the taste! I have tried several Golden Milk recipes. The coconut milk and coconut oil is the difference. It’s a nice change. It takes the place of coffee or tea for me. I drink in the morning or at night. I have several diseases and conditions. I’m gluten intolerant, allergic to cow’s milk and beef and etc. You have helped me out a great deal. I love your recipes! Thank you!
xoxo!
Cannot wait to try this! My morning coffee (or even chai) with milk is upsetting my stomach so I’m trying to take caffeine out of the picture. This looks like a great accompaniment to my breakfast!!
This beverage is SO yummy! I have been meaning to mix this for some time and I just got around to it. I will definitely drinking this beverage often. I believe it will become my evening night cap. Thanks so much. Keep the wonderful recipes coming!
Thanks so much for the lovely review, Tara. We are so glad you enjoyed it! Next time, would you mind leaving a rating with your review? It’s super helpful for us and other readers. Thanks so much! xo
Ok, I still can’t believe it’s 2019 and we’re stuck here, but Dana, with all due respect, you need to stop appropriating Indian culture on your blog without whatsoever a mention of where you got your inspiration from.
“golden milk” as you call it is inspired from the Indian “haldi doodh” which literally translates to turmeric milk. It’s a warming beverage that we have been drinking since centuries before bedtime, and before adaptogens and such became a global phenomenon. I know turmeric has been having a moment globally in health circles, and I love that Indian food tradition is finally getting the global recognition it deserves, but credit where it’s due please.
Avni, thank you for the feedback. We’ve added a note in the post regarding the origins. Apologies for any confusion. We certainly were not trying to appropriate Indian culture – we just love golden milk.
‘Cultural appropriation’ only seeks to separate us, we’re one family, the human race, let’s just share the good things together?
I J Eldh, I agree. I’ve lived a few moons and believe me when one can see more back there than up front, then one puts lots of things in perspective. We are all human and should be willing to get along and appreciate our differences and celebrate our sameness. Love this milk (followed recipe exactly). Pasteurized cows milk bothers my stomach now so grateful to have a milk-like drink that is so good and healthful at the same time. BTW unpasteurized milk does not bother my stomach but very hard to find due to laws, etc. so again, thanks for this recipe! I’m trying the Golden Milk Ice Cream next.
“credit where it’s due”
With all due respect Avni, Indian culture, such as this drink, comes from Aryans, hence “Ary-u-vedic”. If you didn’t know, Europeans are descended from these ancient Aryans. So maybe you should know your history before accusing others of “appropriating cultures”.
Thanks!
My first time experiencing this drink was at a late-night juice bar in Houston, amd my friend and I were astounded! Stumbling upon the recipe here was serendipity (the MB cookbook is a regular go-to in my collection), and I initially began making this recipe as-is. I soon discovered that I needed to either decrease the liquid or increase the amount of spice used in order to achieve not the just the distinct scent but the flavor as well – merely a matter of preference.
I will be making this with just almond milk next time, but it is ~insanely~ delicious – on par with our juice bar experience – and my son is raving that this needs to be a culinary staple in our household! Ms. Dana was absolutely right about its addictive nature, and I’ve already had to make and deliver the mix (https://minimalistbaker.com/4-ingredient-golden-milk-mix/) to a homebound friend. ❤ Merci beaucoup, Mme Dana.
So glad you enjoy this recipe, Sophia! Thanks so much for the lovely review! xo
I just made this and it was super yummy. I’m not eating any type of sugar or sweetners so I left out maple syrup and it was totally sweet enough from the coconut milk. I used full fat coconut milk and unsweetened soymilk because that’s what I had. I also used fresh ginger that I grated with the microplane and left in instead of straining because I like the ginger in there. Thank you! I will make again as soon as I get to the store to get more coconut milk.
Lovely – thanks for sharing!!
I used almond milk and i was out of coconut oil this morning BUT I will definitely make this again! The flavor is amazing! Found your recipe first doing a search for golden milk…I dont have to search any further! Thank you!!
This is absolutely delicious. I actually used all ‘whole’ oat milk, which was still super creamy.
I love the paste idea because it really makes the process so much easier and I’m much more likely to drink it daily!
I tried it with almond milk and light canned coconut milk ( as suggested) and both are great!
I’m curious if the paste cane be used as an additive in coffee or in a cooking recipe?!
Thank you minimalist baker for all your great , easy and fun recipes!
I made this recipe because it was the simplest and easiest receipt I have found. I suffer from fibromyalgia and arthritis. I drank a cup last night I feel like I slept a bit better than usual. I also love the taste.
Can you use flax oil instead of coconut? Or would the taste be weird.. asking for a friend ?
We wouldn’t recommend it!
I melted the organic virgin coconut oil first, gently. Tested it with my finger … Not that I recommend this, being an oil. If you’re not paying attention you could remove some skin. I did this because powdered product makes us better with very warm oil. The turmeric, powdered Ginger, powdered cinnamon, and pinch of pepper. After they we’re thoroughly combined with the oil I added soy milk, just because that’s what I had on hand. The leftovers. I drank the whole thing, and it turned out really well.
I’ve had some not too good attempts at golden milk and got a bit discouraged but I wanted to give this one a try (it looks so yummy in the pics). I badly needed it today, so just used home made coconut milk. I made just a little bit of it, just in case it turns out I simply don’t like golden milk at all… AND THIS TURNED OUT AWESOME!!!! It has the right balance of all the spices and the coconut oil gives it this smoothness (apart from the health / nutritious reasons for it to be there). I guess it will be my go-to comfort drink when under the weather :) Thanks a lot for the recipe (and amazing photos)!!!!! (and I’m getting addicted to your blog)
PS
Aww, so glad to hear you enjoyed this recipe, Marta! Thanks for the lovely review- enjoy!
I’ve been making this for breakfast for about a week now and it’s amazing!
I sub cashew milk for the almond and coconut milk, and I do use a full tablespoon of coconut oil. I find that the addition of the oil makes the drink substantial enough to keep me full and feeling great all the way until lunch time. Thank you!
Coconut oil is considered to be one of the healthy oils. Excellent food to fight Dementia and Alzheimer’s. Far superior to other oils.
Actually, there is zero science behind that.
@J-Town YES THANK YOU please tell these gullible fools! Science experts like you and me have to stick together and save everyone from all the fake science out there! Only you and I know what’s really science! And that was zero science right there, did everybody see that??
PS just kidding J-Town, I’m actually making fun of you a little hehe sorry :)
Cant tell you how happy this recipe has made me. Golden Milk mixes are ridiculously expensive. I made it this evening. I didn’t have the light coconut milk (my fave brand is the simple truth organic at freddys) on hand but I DID have a can of sweetened condensed coconut milk. I used 4 cups Almond Breeze, a HEAPING table spoon of the sweetened condensed, a whole cinnamon stick, all the other spices. lots of pepper and lots of ginger! OMG!!!!!!
Thanks again
We’re so glad you enjoyed this recipe, Jenn!
Amazing!!!
By the way, thank you for all the great recipes. Everything I have tried from you has been great!!!!
Can I use regular coconut milk instead of light coconut? Could not find light coconut in my grocery store. Have not made the recipe yet.
Yes, that should work!
This was delicious! The coconut oil made it so creamy. Thanks for the recipe.
Yay! We’re glad you enjoyed it, Lisa!
Can you add MCT oil?
I think that should work, yes!
I made this per the recipe and it was FANTASTIC. I love the hint of sweet (I used liquid Stevia) as it curbed my sweet tooth craving.
Hi there , Thank u for the lovely pictures!
I understand this is a vegan recipe site so I am probably going be the minority here but my kiddos (3 &5 )and I are pescatarian and so we made this just as “instructed “ ? , yet simply switched to organic whole cows milk.
It was DELICIOUS!! Im curious if you know if the health benefits are still comparable?
Hi Hillary,
It is our understanding that traditionally, golden milk is made with cow’s milk. So glad you enjoyed the recipe!
I use 2 tBlespoons of cashews with a cup of hot water in my blender with turmeric powder etc, 30secs and a lovely creamy hot drink with a frothy head. So easy.
This is like golden crack in a cup! ? I love it!!
I made this today and wow it tasted amazing! :o Even my dad liked it and he’s very picky about food. :D
I love golden milk, but if you want to spice it up a little, add in some peppermint! Oh So good!
Hi,
I’m curious as to whether this drink would taste good and have all the same benefits if I omitted the coconut and almond milk, and blended instead to make like a bullet proof turmeric tea? I really love all the benefits of golden milk, but struggle to drink it as I’m not into milky drinks – even with non-dairy milks
WOW! I didn’t add coconut milk or sweetener, and it was still delicious! I never would have thought to add pepper, but I love the kick and will take any digestive help I can get!
Yay!
Made this today with unsweetened almond milk and agave nectar! So delightful and nourishing!
Thank you Minimalist Baker for Yet another delightful recipe!
I absolutely LOVE this recipe!! And let me say first that I don’t love all golden milk. A lot are too spicy for me but this was just perfect. I used cashew milk but I have canned coconut milk and almond milk and will use them next time! Thank you! I love your recipes!!!!
Absolutely smoothe, creamy and delicious. The coconut oil makes a nice silky texture. I have also made this and poured over ice after cooled, refreshing as well. I have added a little vanilla also. Really nice on a cold winter day…anytime, morning, afternoon or night.
Thanks, Joyce!
Hey, has anyone made this without any sweetener whatsoever before? I’m curious… I should probably just try it, but maybe it’s not going to be very good? I’m off all sweeteners for addict reasons (don’t worry about it).
Julianne- I actually tasted mine before I sweetened it and I think it would be okay without!
Hi ,
I was intrigued reading the conversation , and wanted to help a bit. I am an indian and we have been consuming these ingredients for generations , so here is my insight
Combination 1 – coconut oil + pepper + tumeric is used in gravy’s or sautéed vegetables every 3 meals of the day
Combination 2 – milk + pepper+ turmeric , is normally consumed for nasal congestion or sore throat , and drinking warm milk in the night helps with sleep .
And usually 1/4 of a teaspoon of turmeric should do the trick , 1 1/2 tsp of turmeric is a little too much .
So milk and any kind of oil with turmeric and pepper is not how it is originally/ traditionally consumed .
Just enjoyed making this with my own freshly made creamy Almond Milk and added the light Coconut milk
Tried it hot first time
Yummy but found it a little rich so chilled it and added freshly squeezed orange juice to cut through the richness and it’s really delicious that way for me
The Orange works with the other flavours
Guess you could have it hot with the juice as well but refreshing chilled for Warmer Seasons
Hi!
I am wanting to make a concentrate to add to a cup of warm milk in the evenings. I am just wondering if it would be possible to use this recipe if I increased the amount and stored in a mason jar?
Thanks!
Okay I definitely should have read through the comments more as you have already addressed this question!
Hi Misha! It sounds like you might be interested in our Golden Milk Mix :D
Holy mackerel! Just made it, it’s absolutely amazing! I wasn’t prepared for how delicious it would be!
Yay!
Just made this fro the first time and it was absolute perfection!! Thank you for an easy delicious and healthy recipe?
I have seen this recipe and some like it for a while now. Today was the day I decided to try it since I have been struggling with back pains and an achy stomach. Glad I tried, it’s like a warm chai latte and it’s even better on this nice cold day we’re having here in NYC.
Just made it. I left out the sweetener this time because I am trying to go to sleep. I love your simplistic approach and while I forgot the almond milk (used carton coconut instead), I did remember to get some canned coconut milk which was much thicker than the carton. It turned out great even without the sweetener. Thanks for a great recipe.
Glad you enjoyed it, Alicia!
How long will it be good stored in the fridge.
The mix will last for months at room temperature or the fridge. Prepared golden milk (latte) will keep for several days in the fridge.
This was delicious and is perfect for anyone following a Keto WOE! I will be making this a regular nightly treat for sure ?? Thank you for sharing!
Glad to hear it!
This is probably the tastiest golden milk recipe I’ve tried. I only had full fat coconut milk on hand, so I probably could have adjusted the ratio to include more almond milk and less coconut milk, but it’s soooo deliciously creamy, and I’m trying to focus on making sure I get enough calories right now anyway! The amount of calories and fat in it actually make it a great little “snack” to hold me over until dinner.
Yay! We love to hear that!
Hi Dana!! I love your recipe!! I’ve been trying to incorporate tumeric into my diet and I thought this would be the perfect way, since I’m a tea drinker. I made it for the first time yesterday and was a little skeptical that I wouldn’t like it. But it’s super delicious. So glad I found your recipe!
OMG SOOO GOOOD and easy !!
Yay!
My girlfriend discovered this blog and stated I really should have a look at it. I’m delighted that I took the time to pay a visit to your webpage, it’s certainly one of the best I’ve found
Welcome to the site, Rochel! :D
I absolutely love this recipe. I live on the East Coast and the only place that sells it is Wegmans which is great until they’re closed or times like now when I have a cold and don’t feel like driving 25 minutes to get a cup. My friend told me about your site and sent the recipe so I could make some at home. I absolutely LOVE it.
I’ve tweaked it a little to my own taste. The fresh cinnamon is definitely better than ground. Thanks for that tip!
I like the texture of the tea to be a little less velvety, so I use about 1/2 table spoon instead of a full one.
Normally when I have a sore throat it sucks because I don’t like thin teas and drinking coffee throughout the day soothes the soreness but is dehydrating and too much caffeine. This tea is great. It’s low calorie, warm like coffee and much smoother and heartier than sipping chamomile or Earl Grey.
I’m sipping some now on the couch as my husband sits nearby reading our daughter a story (since I’m trying not to get her sick)
Anyhow I don’t mean to gush. I’m just really happy with this recipe. It’s great ??
Made this, three times now and have it memorized! Since I developed an almond sensitivity from too much almond milk/flour, I used 100% coconut milk. It was delicious! For me it was much improved the second times when I stirred more frequently, that cut down dramatically on the sludge left behind in bottom of cup. Thanks for your culinary brilliance!
Thanks, Lindsay!
I always need a little something to hold me over until dinner! I am going to try this!! Can always use some anti-inflammatories too! Thanks!
Thanks auntie!
Hello. Do you have a recipe for the powder I can make and keep and add the milk when I’d like to make it? Thank you.
Yes! It’s coming soon!
Do you ever make this in larger batches and refrigerate it?
Yes you can!
I love making this! It’s delicious and so easy to make. My 17 month old daughter loves this too!
Thanks MB for another home run recipe!
Glad it was enjoyed, Annie!
My first minimalist baker recipe, and it’s exquisite! Like a smooth, spicy chai that just feels good to drink. Thanks for my new favorite.
Yay!
Hi there! Made this today and it is wonderful! I never thought I’d like it but I was wrong. The coconut oil was a lovely addition as I and actually made me feel better. Thanks for the lovely recipe!
Yay! Glad you are feeling better :D
Hey Dana!
It sounds yummy! I need your help on this recipe.
I work in a cafe and I would like to make my own fresh Golden latte. I need a recipe I can keep for 5-7 days. So it means no milk at the beginning. I’ll mix the recipe and steam with milk when orders will come.
But how could I get make it ? Any suggestions?
Cheers :)
Hi Adam! I would combine all of the dry ingredients in a jar and then add the liquids when orders come in. We haven’t tried making it this way, but I would try it out, experiment and if you do, report back on how it goes!
I’m go glad that my first time trying golden milk was using your recipe. It’s perfectly delicious and now I’m obsessed too! I’ve tried it in the mornings adding a little matcha powder for a mild caffeine kick and that tastes great too.
I made a batch and shared your recipe with a cousin diagnosed with leukemia who is enjoying it and the health benefits. Thank you!
Also I tried a few brands of coconut milk but I preferred native forest organic unsweetened light coconut milk in this recipe it really tasted so much better than other brands I’ve tried.
I have recently developed acid reflex and missed my morning warm coffee. I had herbal tea and honey instead and just made a cup of this after my gym workout. I left the pepper out since that seems to aggravate my acid reflux. This was absolutely delicious – thank you!
The recipe is lovely the way it is. Thank you. I had to stop reading the comments though. I cannot stand people that arrogantly continuously argue they are right and everyone else is stupid or ignorant. There are many schools of thought on what is good and what is bad. Researching anything and following only the one you want to follow is your choice. Arrogance and an insistence everyone believe and adopt your way is why we have wars. Opinions are just like assholes; everybody has one. Thank you for the adaptable recipe. I’ll save it so I don’t have to come back to this comment board. I’ll continue to be your fan and follower though! I think you and your recipes rock!
Loving this recipe! I’m starting to crave this every night before bed. Thank you!
Xx
Reina
Thanks for this recipe. I had turmeric nog at a place I eat and am trying to remake it. I will play with the oil vs no oil cuz I don’t want a lot of fat and really appreciate the base recipe. I love the coconut milk so glad it had that in recipe. That is how I fmdrink the one at restaurant. Again thank you!!!
Hi, just made it for the first time and it’s delicious. I didn’t use as much coconut oil, I used a little ghee and honey for sweetener! Delish!!!
Thanks
Brenda
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I make this the old fashioned “Indian” way (recipe given to me by a couple different Indian families) with milk. The fat in milk replaces the need for any other oils, I’m surmising. However, I was looking for a dairy free option and wondered if almond or coconut milk would work. Thank you for this information. I am assuming there is need for the oil bc of the lack of sufficient fats in either almond or coconut milk for the turmeric to be absorbed . I also appreciate the tip on black pepper. Though, I will stick with honey for sweetener, it just does the job better than any syrups or stevia and it’s healthier, in my opinion from the research I’ve done.
Thanks again!
I saw this a while back and finally was able to try it out. It’s a bit of an acquired taste for me, but my boyfriend LOVED it! He’s pretty much anti anything that’s good for you, so it’s almost a miracle he loved it so much. I’ve been feeling under the weather recently too and this is a perfect soother for my throat. THANK YOU!
This was so good. I didn’t have almond milk so I used regular milk. Will definitely make it again.
My husband and I just made this tonight and it was absolutely delicious!! I was so amazed at how the flavors all complimented one another! This will definitely be a staple in our house! Thank you so much for this scrumptious recipe!
I made this tonight and it was good, but I needed to adjust (add) a lot more of the turmeric and ginger. I also added paprika. I also omitted the coconut oil and used a coconut almond milk blend to reduce the saturated fat. I’ll keep fiddling (maybe use fresh turmeric and ginger tomorrow) but this is a great starting point. Thanks!
Hi…I have tried several golden milk recipes and I like yours the best! I have been making it since October and I want to share it on my blog http://www.thiscurvyworld.com
Hoping you will not mind if I do…of course I will say that the recipe is from you, and provide a link to your blog as well. Tomorrow morning I am trying one of your Quinoa Breakfast Recipes…looking forward to it!
Regarding absorption of the turmeric, I did some research and studies have shown black pepper to be best in aiding absorption. Since there is black pepper in the recipe, maybe you don’t need to add coconut oil if you don’t like the taste or don’t want the additional fat?
Also, I use turmeric root and ginger root, both super inexpensive at the grocery store and keep a long time in the fridge when stored properly. If you allow the spices to simmer in the “milk” on the stove for at least 10 minutes, the flavor is plenty.You must slice them super thin to get as much flavor and nutrients as possible out of them. Just adding this in there as some find the ground powders often sink to the bottom of the drink quickly.
Thanks for the great recipe!
Really nice but way too much oil overpowers the milk
I made this as written except left out the coconut oil. Very tasty and comforting, a new winter obsession. This morning I made a latte with 10 oz golden milk, 6 oz espresso, and a touch more sweetener. Delicious! There was a nice layer of separated coconut oil on the milk that has kept me full for hours, too.
Just made , so simple and delicious ?
So delicious – I made this recipe this morning, but I had no coconut milk. I used 1.5 cup almond milk and 1.5 cup filtered water, but I blended it all together with 2 tablespoons of chia seeds.
The chia seeds are a great placeholder for the creaminess you would get from the coconut milk!
I used 1 tablespoon of MCT oil (coconut derived), and also added 1 tablespoon of maca powder for some pep :)
Amazing!
Yum. Looking forward to making this! As a 12+year vegan, I find a healthy amount of fats important to feel good. Usually, I’ll feel a bit off when not getting enough fat as I eat minimal nuts and very rarely nut butter or mylks..mostly just cook with coconut oil and sometimes milk for curry and a handful or two of walnuts and some hemp seeds sprinkled. Balance…
I have chronic hep B that has been under control by suppressant medication for few years. Recently, ultra sound discovered that I have mild to moderate fatty liver due to my weight gain. So instantly I jumped in panic mode. My wife suggested to try Golden Milk. However she has warned me endlessly…..’it is super disgusting’! I spent some time trying to find the most pleasing recipe. Your story and how you went about describing how you got to this recipe got me to choose YOURS! I am currently drinking my first cup……and my wife is NUTS! it is sooooo soothing! I think coconut oil is the key here. BTW, I decided your ingredients in half and it was perfect for one nice size mug. Thank you so much for sharing!
This is amazing!! It tastes and feels good. I put 1 tsp of maple syrup instead of a tablespoon but I think next time I’ll try 1 tablespoon. Thanks for the delicious recipe :)
I have been wanting to try golden milk for some time now and came across this recipe, I decided tonight was the night and it was not a let down, wow! So creamy and delicious and perfectly sweet, I put about a tsp of agave. Thanks for all of your amazing recipes!
Thank you for the recipe.. I’m going to try it now.. I have a sore throat/cold..
As for diet & the comments that were made.. I strongly believe that anything in excess isn’t good & it’s best to keep your diet varied.. That’s what’s good for me,lol
I love all your recipes! You’re amazing and so creative!
Delicious! Great warm drink and a nice fall day like today.
SO good. The mix of cinnamon, ginger and turmeric along with the creamy coconut milk makes for a surprisingly decadent drink to sip! Definitely worth trying :)
This sounds great. Turmeric is an important anti-inflammatory. The only thing I would like to add is that ingesting a lot of Turmeric can increase your Bilirubin levels. So if your levels go up while you are taking this simply discontinue it for a while and your levels go right back down. Doesn’t happen to everyone but did to a family member. Otherwise I have seen Turmeric work wonders so just be aware and enjoy.
Dana where did you get that beautiful cup? looking forward to trying this recipe!
I just made this and it is AMAZING! I didn’t add any added sweetener as coconut milk is already sweet and grated fresh ginger using a microplane and it turned out so delicious. I didn’t even have to strain the ginger because it blended in so nicely. Also, our society needs to get rid of the notion of “fat makes you fat.” Not ALL saturated fats are created equally and our bodies break down different types of fats, different ways. Healthy saturated fats, such as coconut oil, [Pacific Islanders show nearly non existence rates of heart disease and coconuts are a staple in their diet] are digested differently because they are made up of medium chain fatty acids vs bad fats [you find in vegetable oils & processed foods] are made up of long chain fatty acids. But don’t take my word for it, research it yourself, as I did :) Thanks Dana for yet another incredible recipe!
Consuming coconuts is much, much different than consuming coconut oil. Pacific islanders don’t consume nearly as much of the refined stuff as “health conscious” hipsters.
“Yes, studies of people on traditional Polynesian diets have found that they have relatively low rates from heart disease despite high LDL cholesterol levels, but other aspects of their native lifestyle are very healthful, and probably help counteract the cholesterol-raising effect of the coconut fat. Their traditional diet, for example, is very high in dietary fiber and heart-healthy omega 3 fatty acids from fish, and very low in sodium. Historically, native Polynesians also tended to be nonsmokers, and were physically very active. All these factors would certainly promote heart health.”
Recently came down with a cold, so I decided to try out some golden milk given the turmeric and ginger component. This was really nice. I only had soy milk on me, so I used that; however, the coconut oil and the milk made this super creamy nonetheless. I added in only about half a teaspoon of honey as I normally drink my teas without any sugar, and it was still awesome. I also put in some extra ginger, and it still was not overly intense. This is definitely going down as one of my favourite drinks ever.
Can you use olive oil if you don’t have coconut oil?
I would maybe try using pure olive oil as I would imagine using extra virgin olive oil would give it an overwhelming olive oil flavour, which, personally, I would not be a big fan of in my tea. Maybe also try reducing it as I found the coconut oil did give it a flavour in the quantity given in the recipe. You just gotta try and find out I suppose.
Great recipe… I use raw honey to sweeten and Vitamin World has a product called Daily Tumeric that already has black pepper in it and also tart cherry! Anyone suffering from Raynaud’s disease should try this! Haven’t had an episode since using this!
Hi Dana!
Just wanted to mention that adding a small pinch of black pepper will help activate the turmeric for this drink :)
And the fat is really important, too! It helps with the absorption of the turmeric.
Thank you,
Perri
You are an inspiration for me and i love all your recipes!
Ps. I got rid of heartburn with coconut oil – is the only oil i cook with!
This is AMAZING. I halved the recipe, but kept the same amount of spices and it’s incredible. Using it as my homework pick me up!
Delicious drink! Thank you for the pick me up! I will be making this often!
Hi,
I just made this after having tasted it at my local farmer’s market (made with almond milk). However, this turned out to be very bitter and I cannot drink it. Could it be the tumeric? I just bought it this past spring from an Indian store, so it shouldn’t be too old. Any suggestions?
It could be that you aren’t used to drinking such a strong amount of turmeric at once. I have made turmeric tea where I put so much turmeric that it made drinking the tea a highly unpleasant experience. I’d say try reducing the turmeric and maybe straining the milk so you don’t end up with the powder right at the end.
Amazing! I love, love, love it and Hubs gives it two thumbs up too.
Is there a good way to cut the sodium content in the recipe?
Just made this for the first time today! I used organic cassava (my new go-to sweetener) instead of maple syrup and it’s absolutely delicious.
delicious! this recipe is a keeper!
This is super yummy! I added more of all the spices, a touch of salt, and maple flavoring (in addition to some stevia).
Hi there, I’m making this as we speak. Not as a point of criticism but just out of curiosity: what does the oil do to the latte? Does it make it more smooth or?
I made this last night. The drink is really good! It’s so good that even my husband, who used to complain about how he didn’t like tumeric, wanted seconds. I would love to see a matcha drink next!
Just made this…Wow. Sooooo good!!! I’ve been trying a few of your recipes lately…Simply amazing! Super simple and SO good! Thanks for sharing! :)
Amazing. Amazing. Amazing. I love this! I’m slowly making my way through all your recipes, Dana. And they all make me so happy!
Has anyone tried replacing the almond and coconut with Nutpods? It’s made from both and has zero calories, since some people were complaining about the fat content.
Ok seriously, I tried golden milk a few months ago and I wanted to throw up it was so terrible and jolting to my taste buds. I finally bucked up the courage to try again with this recipe because I’ve never had anything from this site turn out badly. It’s seriously a different world this is so delicious and not bitter at all. Thank you!
Second time making this, love it! Makes my belly feel great! Thank you
I am obsessed with this recipe! It’s the first golden milk I tried and it’s super delicious. I make it just for one, so I modify the recipe a little. In a measuring cup I do 3/4 cup homemade almond milk, about 1 heaping tablespoon coconut cream from a can of full-fat coconut milk and then fill the measuring cup to 1 1/2 cups using the light coconut milk from the can. Since I use full-fat coconut milk I skip the coconut oil altogether. I halve all the rest of the ingredients and do just a little less sweetener. I make this all the time now! I prefer ground cinnamon to a cinnamon stick. The stick didn’t seem to impart much flavor for me. Thanks so much for this recipe!
Just did it right now. Omitted the coconut oil. It was yummie!!!
Thanks
Vicky
I made this today and it was delicious. Only thing I did differently was use the canned coconut milk, as you recommended, and unsweetened soy milk. It turned out lovely. Thank you
Isn’t it a lot of calories just for half the amount? What is you do sports moderetaly?
I’ve been nervous to try golden milk after my friend said turmeric tastes similar to tree bark… but I found the courage and tried it out! It’s so good!!! Feels good on the throats and easy on the tummy. For someone who despises coconut usually, I don’t mind the coconut oil or milk at all! Super creamy and delicious and this will definitely become a staple for me. Thanks!!
Dana, love you all the same, but this is actually Haldi Milk, it’s an Ayurvedic staple and has been around in Indian culture/food/medicine for literally thousands of years. You should include some cultural reference for this recipe and others like it so that people understand where it comes from. The blog that you cited, nutrition stripped, attempts to do this:
“Traditionally, Turmeric Milk comes from Ayurvedic practices and medicine in Indian cultures and is nothing new to Eastern cultures. In fact, it’s been known as a “healing spice” and used to help anything from sore throats, colds, flus, and stomachaches to wound healing and treatment of abrasions and skin issues (due to it’s antibacterial and antimicrobial properties).”
I would encourage you to give credit to the cultures that you draw inspiration from. It’s important for people to realize that the food they are enjoying and loving actually has some deep cultural significance to literally hundreds of millions of people.
agreed!
Delicious! Thank you!!!!!
I just tried this recipe and it’s Fantastic! I used a little honey for my sweetener (so it’s not 100% vegan) and it turned out great. Thanks for info and the adorable blog! I just started following and I love it ❤️
I tried this recipe today and enjoyed it! I had heard about golden milk before, but was pretty sceptical, as I don’t like the taste or smell of plain turmeric. When blended with the other ingredients it tastes great! I used 1 cup of macadamia nut milk (Milkadamia brand) and about 1/2 cup of ice cubes in the blender (kept it cold). Next time, I think I will brew a bag of chai tea in the milk before mixing. If I get really motivated, I will make milk ice cubes to keep it creamier. Iam wondering – on this (and many other websites) the milk is a light sunshiny yellow. Mine turned out creamy tan – not yellow in the slightest. I used a tsp of honey for sweetener – perhaps that darkened the color? Has anyone else experienced this? I used powdered tumeric. Thanks!
This sounds great ……I’m going to try this with 1/4 of an avocado. Wish me LUCK !!
Hi Dana,
Love, love, love Minimalist Baker. I used to consider a vegan lifestyle as completely impossible for me; your quick, easy and cheap recipes blew that out of the water – so big thanks there!
Anyway, could you do one of your round ups on dinners/lunches that freeze well? I’m only cooking for once so eating the portions of the same meal for 4-5 days can be dry.
Thanks again. :) :)
Will consider adding! Thanks Megan!
My family loved this, even my very picky 3 year old! We dumped all of the ingredients in the Vitamix and put it on the hot soup setting. It was perfection! And the left over we put in the fridge and enjoyed cold the next morning! Oh, and we only had Ripple, the pea milk, on hand and it worked out well as a substitute for both milks.
I just made this and it was so delicious! Better than hot chocolate as its not too sickly but really lovely and comforting.
People need to remember that we all need fat in our diets as some vitamins are fat soluable! And I thought the coconut oil worked in it really well.
Thanks for another great recipe!
Holy Love In A Cup!!! I tried this after a run as I was feeling a bit sore, but didn’t want to take meds. I absolutely fell in love with this and drink it after runs as part of my recovery. I am so in like be with recipe! I am anxious to try your Golden Milk Nice Cream and Macaroon as well! I think I may be obsessed ??
Great recipe!!! I have made “golden milk” before and love it so much! I tried this without the coconut oil and I added a bit of cardamom. This is actually really tasty if you drink it cold/iced in the summertime as well! <3
Just made this – yum! I added some vanilla and used flax milk – so now it’s full of omega 3’s, too :-) I’m going to try it without the coconut oil next time, just to compare. Thank you, Dana!
I have tried it and it’s really takes 5 minutes to make! thanks Dana :)
Can’t wait to try this! Have been looking for a simple golden milk recipe. One of my favorite restaurants does golden milk matcha, so I may add that in there. Any suggestions on that route?
Just made it this morning and I’m already hooked! It’s so delicious and comforting. Thanks for sharing your great recipe!!
Hey Dana,
first of all I want to say that I really appreciate your blog and your recipes! It’s great that most of the recipes are gluten-free and I already tried a lot! Me and my husband felt in love with the TAHINI CHOCOLATE BANANA SOFT SERVE!
I tried the golden milk too and it’s amazing! I changed it a bit and took quinoa-rice-milk instead of almond/coconut milk and I used fresh ginger additionally. It’s wonderfully warm and spicy! Wish you all the best and king regards from Hamburg, Germany :)!
I make a drink similar to this but never thought to add coconut oil. I tried your version, and the coconut oil makes it next level flavourful/creamy/satisfying! Yum!!
Loving the recipe! I’ll probably sub out cashew for the almond milk but that’s just personal taste. Can’t wait to try it!
I love you. I really really really love you, whoever you are behind minimalist baker, I love you. Every recipe I make off this website is on point. Delicious! Love the golden tea x ten!
Such a fan of this golden milk! Made it, love it, have had it every night since.
Absolutely delicious! I have been trying to incorporate turmeric in my diet for the anti inflammatory benefits and this is an amazing recipe to do it!
WOW! This stuff is so good I can’t believe it’s the first time I’ve tried it. I know this sounds cheesy but I just felt instantly “good” while drinking this. Going to start having this as an evening treat on the regular!
I also am going to poor a little in my morning iced coffee tomorrow and see how it tastes? it might taste terrible but I’ll give it a go! although I would probably have to omit the coconut oil if its going to be iced…
Found this recipe years ago in a yoga book, they call it “yogi milk” as it helps keep joints flexible, it also benefits the female reproductive system! Never used coconut milk , just almond milk and my recipe called for 1Tbs almond oil per cup. I use honey because let’s face it, it’s yummy ? and nutmeg for the same reason. If using a dry turmeric, it had said to boil it first. I now add maca as well, again yummy! Mahalo for all the incredible recipes, you are one of my favs! Aloha
I have been wanting to try this for a while. I am taking this wonderful recipe as a sign to make some. It sounds absolutely delightful!
Delicious, I always wondered how they made golden milk. And I never knew that coconut oil helped aid the turmeric to digest – amazing.
Yessss! I’ve been experimenting with golden milk for a few months now and haven’t found the right recipe yet, so I’m excited to try out yours! I see you make it on Instagram all the time and so I figured it would be popping up here soon!
I had turmeric milk in laguna beach and it was cold. I loved it. Could you drink this warm?
I mean cold ha ha
I think so, Sam!
This looks so good! Can’t wait to try it.
Hi, I’ve just found fresh turmeric root how would I use it in this recipe? Thanks
Hi Louise! You can grate 1 tbsp peeled, grated fresh turmeric root!
Thank you for sharing! btw love your recipes!!
In case I wanted to use freshly cold-pressed turmeric and ginger, cHow much extracted juice should I use for each rhizome?
Thank you!
Nom nom nom golden milk is delicious!
It’s great that the western world is just beginning to discover turmeric milk! This has been a part of India’s history for millennia; we, Indians, call it haldi doodh (haldi meaning turmeric and doodh meaning milk).
Love your recipes by the way!
Sending love from Canada!
Thanks for sharing Kena Shah! I’m curious… is coconut milk used in the traditional recipe, or cow’s milk? In India today, would it be served with coconut or cow’s milk?
Hi Christina,
It’s definitely cow’s milk that’s used in India today! You might find coconut milk in South India, since coconuts are part of traditional South Indian cuisine but in the rest of India, I highly doubt it.
Hey Dana! I love your blog and am a big fan. Just wanted to point out that this is heavily inspired by a traditional Indian recipe (it’s called “haldi dhoodh” in Hindi, “haldi” = turmeric, and “dhoodh” = milk). It would be nice if you could attribute that here.
This is a lovely suggestion! It’s so nice to learn about the origin and history of my food. Health bloggers didn’t invent everything from scratch :)
Haha, I just saw your comment Swati and realized I made the exact same comment below you!
I cannot believe I waited this long to make this!!! Absolutely delicious!!
I just made this, and I love it! Next time I make this, I’ll leave out the coconut oil to compare. Delicious!!
This looks so good! I haven’t tried it yet, but I was thinking you could turn it into a pudding by adding a cornstarch slurry and maybe some vanilla extract, too.
I disagree wholeheartedly with the folks saying that the oil is unhealthy, regardless of type, & should be eliminated from the recipe.
First of all, dietary fat is NEEDED by the human body, & is necessary for production of different cells throughout the body, including brain cells. Do some research online & see for yourself.
2nd, if this were just for a nice tasting healthy drink then fine, eliminate the fat if you want to, but for those of us who take Turmeric for the multiple beneficial effects of Turmeric, ( in my case as an anti-inflammatory to ease the pain of my bursitis & arthritis, which it does very well), & the fat is required for us to absorb it well, then it behooves us to KEEP the fat in the Golden Milk, & the black pepper, or else we’re just “spinning our wheels”.
If necessary or desirable to limit or eliminate fat from a persons diet then he/she can eliminate it from other foods where it’s not needed, like butter on our toast etc.
I just made this! So yummy. ☺I substituted local ghee for coconut oil.
Really nice and made me replace all other unhealthy drinks
Just made this… So yummy! I substituted ghee for coconut oil. ☺
I love golden milk but make it without oil. I blend flax seeds or chia into mine instead. I’m curious why coconut oil is the standard fat used. Wouldn’t any type of fat have the same effect to unlock the turmeric benefits ? Do you know ?
Hmm, that’s a good question. I’m thinking the fat from coconut milk might be sufficient?
Exactly was I was about to point out. No need for extra fat because the fat in the coconut milk is sufficient for curcumin absorption. I used full fat coconut milk here and that is plenty, bordering on too much, for me. I usually make my golden milk with soy milk and don’t add a fat. I’d say most plant milks naturally have some degree of fat, that may be enough as well. If not I’d add Udo’s 369 Omega oil at the end. Some cardamom sounds like a great addition. I’ve seen premixes that include ashwaghanda! Thanks, Dana☮️
I’m wondering where the Sodium content is from .??…it seems rather high at 161 mg in 3 cups of liquid…
I haven’t yet worked out the % age. Sounds good otherwise…Thanks Lorraine
Hello, I am looking forward to making this for my children tomorrow, I am just wondering what’s the thinking behind using light coconut milk and then adding the coconut oil? Many thanks for the recipe!
I personally just prefer the texture that way! But you can certainly use full fat and omit the oil if desired.
I have not tried golden milk with coconut oil. Perhaps that would dissolve the turmeric and get rid of the unpleasant sludge that I have found in the bottom of the cup. Using stick cinnamon would probably help also.
Aside from the fat discussion, the coconut oil is what disolves the turmeric so that your body can absorb it. Turmeric is not water soluble so it won’t melt or dissolve in awater based liquid, your body will not absorb the curcumin (active ingredient) and you will just pee it out. Olive oil is good too (not that I’d like it for this recipe).
That’s why we traditionally made it with raw whole milk. Another option is fat from coconut milk (not lite).
Really want the anti inflammatory benefits of this delicious looking recipe. I am concerned, however, that my reflux symptoms may be aggravated by the spices. Any insight on this? Thanks!
Hmmm, maybe just start with half the amount of spices, and leave out the pepper?
Sensible idea! I will try it, and see how it goes. Thanks?
Black pepper increases the bioavailability of the turmeric which increases it’s anti-inflamatory benefits. I have really severe acid reflux and golden milk has never aggravated it so far! :)
Hey there. This is to the individual with reflux. I have gird and Ive had ulcers previously (due to stress). I dont know how your body will react to it, but I can tell you with all honesty that this recipe has never set my reflux off. If anything, it seems it may have helped it.
Have you tried mixing this with a dark coffee or espresso to make a … golden latte? I’ve not tried this recipe before and I can’t think to if that would taste good or horrible.
I haven’t! But that’s definitely gonna be next on my list!
I’ve recently discovered golden milk and love it– one thing I do to make things easier is to make a larger quantity of paste with all of the spices (turmeric, cinnamon, cardamom and pepper), grated ginger, coconut oil and a little bit of water. I cook it a little to get all the flavors to mingle, add some honey and then pour it into a jar to store in the fridge. With the paste I only have to mix a dollop into almond or coconut milk instead of messing around with all the different spice jars.
I’ve seen this done, too! Good to know you have found success with it!
Ahhh I just had to respond to this coz I’m a Cait too! I never see any other Caits around so I just wanted to say hi ??
How would it taste with Cashew milk instead of almond or coconut?
Would be creamy and tasty
Healthy fat is one of the most important things in our diet. I eat pasture raised organic butter every day and have lost weight. I also eat coconut oil on a three times weekly basis and my cholesterol is way down. So obviously healthy fat is a good thing. Won’t be changing my mind on this issue. Thanks for the recipe.
Hey!! Thank you so much for putting this recipe up. I’ve been having it every night for a while with just almond milk. It’s does wonders to detox your liver and reduce bloting after meals. I can’t wait to try your version!!
thank you!! wayyyy better option than the bulletproof coffee (pure venom). Regards from Argentina.
Dont worry about the fat if you train daily basis.