Description
This Easy 5-Minute Golden Milk is a warm, comforting turmeric drink made with milk, honey, and cozy spices like cinnamon and ginger. Perfect as a healthy bedtime drink or morning boost, this golden milk recipe is quick, soothing, and naturally caffeine free.
Ingredients
1 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ginger
1 pinch black pepper
1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Pour the milk into a small saucepan and warm over medium heat until hot but not boiling.
2. Add turmeric, cinnamon, ginger, and black pepper, then whisk until fully combined.
3. Stir in honey or maple syrup and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
4. Remove from heat, pour into a mug, and serve warm.
Notes
Adjust sweetness to taste depending on your preference.
Use plant based milk like almond or oat for a dairy free version.
Whisk continuously to prevent spices from clumping.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Drink
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg