It’s no secret that golden milk is one of our favorite drinks! It’s nourishing, anti-inflammatory, and incredibly delicious.
We previously created a recipe for Golden Milk Mix to help get golden milk on the table fast. But what if there was an even quicker way to make perfect, creamy golden milk every time!? Behold, golden milk paste!
Golden milk* is a health-promoting tonic that has its roots in India and the practice of Ayurveda. And this golden paste is made with just 7 ingredients and requires only 10 minutes to prepare.
The paste uses the same spices as our golden milk mix (turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, black pepper, nutmeg, and cloves), but includes coconut oil, maple syrup for sweetness, and a little water to make a paste that blends effortlessly into your dairy-free milk of choice.
And since it’s already sweetened, there’s no guesswork or sweetening to taste. Just heat milk, whisk in golden paste, and BAM — your golden milk latte is ready to enjoy!
*Note: learn about golden milk and its ancient history here. And find a more traditional recipe here.
We hope you love this golden milk paste. It’s:
Anti-inflammatory
Convenient
Comforting
Perfectly sweet
Warming
& Delicious
It’s perfect any time of day: a caffeine-free morning, afternoon boost, or comforting evening. If you’re into golden milk, be sure to check out our original Vegan Golden Milk, Golden Milk Granola, Golden Milk Smoothie, Golden Milk Snack Bites, Golden Milk Overnight Oats, and Golden Milk Macaroons!
If you try this recipe, let us know! Leave a comment, rate it, and tag a photo @minimalistbaker on Instagram. Cheers, friends
Golden Milk Paste
Ingredients
GOLDEN MILK PASTE
- 4 Tbsp ground turmeric
- 2 tsp ground ginger powder (plus more to taste)
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon (plus more to taste)
- 1 tsp ground black pepper (plus more to taste)
- 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg (optional)
- 1/8 tsp ground clove (optional)
- 1 Tbsp melted coconut oil (fat helps increase the absorption of turmeric — if avoiding oil, reduce to 1 tsp or less and compensate with additional water)
- 3-4 Tbsp maple syrup (or other sweetener of choice // or if you’d prefer, omit and sweeten golden milk to taste upon preparation)
- 1-2 Tbsp hot water
TO MAKE GOLDEN MILK
- 1 ½ tsp Golden Milk Paste (recipe above)
- 1 cup dairy-free milk (we find light canned coconut milk, cashew milk, or almond milk to work best here, our favorite being coconut milk)
- More sweetener to taste (optional)
Instructions
- To make mix, add all spices (add-ins optional) to a small jar and shake or stir thoroughly to combine. Add melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and hot water (starting with lesser end of ranges) and stir until a paste forms.
- To make HOT golden milk, add 1 ½ tsp Golden Milk Paste and 1 cup dairy-free milk to a small saucepan and whisk to combine (amounts as original recipe is written // adjust if making more than 1 serving). Heat over medium heat until just hot/warm (not boiling). Taste test and add additional sweetener if desired.
- To make ICED golden milk, add 1 ½ tsp Golden Milk Paste and 1 cup dairy-free milk to a glass jar with a lid and shake vigorously to combine. Place several large ice cubes in a serving glass, then pour the shaken golden milk over ice before serving.
- Store paste in the refrigerator up to 1 month. Double the recipe if you intend to use it daily (it goes fast!). You can also store paste in the freezer by filling the wells of an ice cube tray according to your desired serving size.
j says
why no cardamon?
No specific reason! Feel free to add it :)
Jeri Holweger says
Can you sub coconut oil
With avocado oil?
Yes!
The Vegan Goddess says
Delicious! I love this way of making golden milk. I’ve made it before but not with this tasty paste. I made it with coconut milk but will try it with other plant-based milks as well.
It’s comforting and healthier than hot cocoa, especially on chilly days.
We’re so glad you enjoy making golden milk this way! We couldn’t agree more about it being comforting on chilly days. Thanks so much for sharing! xoxo
Kathie J Irwin says
I doubled this recipe and am thrilled that we did. It’s superb. Every sip on this cold and misty January day was pure pleasure…and to know that it’s healthy? So great! I substituted the coconut oil with half the amount using tahini instead. We heated our mugs of 2/3 lowfat coconut plantbased milk and 1/3 oat milk. Delightful!
Yay! Thanks so much for making it and sharing, Kathie :) We’re so glad you enjoy it! xo
Rosalind Healy says
Just made a jar of this and a cup for my husband who was feeling under the weather. He feels so much better he’s going to forgo the intended hot toddy. Praise indeed!
Aw, we’re so glad it helped him, Rosalind. Thank you for sharing! xo
Maria says
Thanks!
Any time :)
Lezaly says
PS Any reason not to sub avocado oil for the coconut oil?
Go for it!
Lezaly says
Sounds great. You don’t mention oat milk—Have you tried making it with oat milk? (FYI, Elmhurst unsweetened oat milk is crazy expensive but it is the absolute best non-dairy milk in my opinion.)
Thanks so much for sharing that recommendation! Oat milk would work well :)
Maria says
I love the idea of golden milk. But I am alergic to coconut and coconut oil. What can I do?
Hi Maria, you can still have this! Just omit the coconut oil and add a little extra water. Then ideally use a thicker dairy-free milk for serving for richness :)
Joan Terry says
I just made the paste & milk and my husband and I shared a cup of the golden milk and are in love with it! All the richness of hot cocoa without the sugar. I used half soy and half almond milks which are great! A new favorite I am adding to our repertoire. Thank you!
Aw, yay! We’re so glad this one is a new favorite for you both. Thank you for letting us know, Joan! xo
Rabbit says
What can I replace Coconut Butter with. The saturated fats are 75% of my daily allowance.
Hi, you can omit the coconut oil and add a little extra water! Then ideally use a thicker dairy-free milk for serving for richness :)
Stephanie says
What can I use in lieu of coconut oil? I am allergic, sadly. thank you!
Hi Stephanie, you can omit it and add a little extra water! Then ideally use a thicker dairy-free milk for serving for richness :)
Bonnie Crea says
Can you tell me why you use maple syrup and not honey?
Hi Bonnie, feel free to use honey! We used maple syrup to keep it vegan.
RM says
I’m really excited to make this! I’m lucky to have access to fresh turmeric and ginger – any thoughts on quantity in place of the dried versions?
Hi, We haven’t tried this recipe with fresh, but keep in mind fresh ingredients won’t last as long and may require straining. Another reader mentioned using 1/4 cup grated ginger and 1/2 cup grated turmeric. Hope that helps!
Diane says
I used to make turmeric paste many years ago, but I lost the recipe so I decided to try this one. For my previous recipe, I remember heating up the ingredients in a pan on the stove to blend it all together and form a thick, smooth paste. For this recipe, I thought it would be an easy time saver to just mix it all in a jar. Instead it took longer to mix it, which may have something to do with the jar I chose to use. I had to add extra water and maple syrup. I also added vanilla extract when I heated it with the milk, and a spoon of honey. After doing all of that, it was very delicious.
We’re so glad you enjoyed it, Diane! Thanks so much for sharing! xo
Lisa says
Just a perfectly easy way to get that Tumeric!
We’re so glad you enjoyed it, Lisa. Thanks so much for the lovely review! xo
Liz says
Such a good recipe ! Absolutely delicious, I added a little more ginger and cinnamon as i love the extra kick in the winter… I’m sure it helps me sleep better.
So glad you are enjoying this, Liz. Love your tips as well! Thanks!
Maunalei says
This is so good! It was a little spicy for me originally (maybe it was the black pepper) but I just added more almond milk to my mug and it came out perfect! Thank you!
Yay! Thanks for the lovely review, Maunalei!
Kymberli says
I am so happy I found this recipe. I am having inflammation issues and my daughter recently introduced me to golden milk. I absolutely love love love this drink. I’m looking forward to better health. Thank you for this recipe. It is a game changer.
So glad you enjoy this recipe, Kymberli! Thanks for the great review!
Monica wells says
I had golden milk at a coffee bar but didn’t like it at all. I saw this in IG and decided to try it. I am so glad I did. I didn’t have clove so I didn’t add that plus the coconut oil but it was still the best comforting warm healthy drink I have ever had. Perfect amount of sweet because I’m not a fan of really sweet things but this one is perfect because you can adjust the sweetness with your batches. I plan to drink this everyday for the next month. That’s how good it is. I was getting tired of coffee and now I have a new warm drink to look toward to!
Wow! Thank you SO much for the lovely review! We’re so glad you enjoyed it, Monica! xo
Kamie says
Saw this recipe on Instagram and just knew I had to try it! It was really easy to make and tastes delicious. I used extra cinnamon and honey instead of maple syrup. Made an iced golden milk mixed with a little bit of cold brew and stevia and it was the perfect afternoon pick me up! Almost like a dirty chai, but spicier! Thanks so much for this recipe!
Amazing! Thanks so much for the lovely review and for sharing your modifications, Kamie!