Golden Milk
Category:
Smoothie/beverage
Preparation Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 5 Minutes
Yield: 2 Cups
Recipe By Chef: Paige Mountain
- Ingredients
- Directions
- Qualities
- Tips
- Nutrition
- Recipe Benefits
Ingredients
- 2 cups milk (any kind)
- 1 tablespoon turmeric, chopped
- 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
- Combine all ingredients together in a small pot or kettle.
- Bring mixture to a simmer for 5 minutes.
- Strain mixture, then transfer to storage bottle/pitcher
- Place in the refrigerator to chill.
Qualities
- Texture: Liquid
- Rating for Scent: 4/10
- Spice Level: 2/10
Tips
- Perfect addition to hot tea or coffee; unless drinking at bedtime or when trying to induce sleep.
- Other optional ingredients include ginger, clove, cardamom, or peppercorns.
- Ground ingredients can be used but will not be as flavorful and may have difficulty mixing well.
- Any milk can be used for this recipe, but milks that are higher in fat (versus skim) taste best.
- 1/8 tsp vanilla bean scrapings can be used in place of vanilla extract
Nutrition
Nutrition Content for 1 cup
- Calories: 158kcal
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fat: 8g
- Protein: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Added sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 94mg
Recipe Benefits
- Anti-inflammatory
- Hydrating
- Promotes gut health