The Golden Turmeric Latte, or golden milk as it’s often called, has become a mainstay in the new wave of trendy wellness drinks. But turmeric actually has been around for centuries (like most things our society is re-discovering) and is used for it’s anti-inflammatory properties (oh yay, more new wave trendy wellness buzz words).
Why drink golden turmeric milk?
- Curcumin (the active component in turmeric) = antioxidant
- Cinnamon and ginger = also antioxidants
- These anti-inflammatory effects may reduce joint pain from osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
- Curcumin may increase levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) which is a compound that helps your brain form new connections and promotes the growth of brain cells.
- Curcumin has also been shown to have similar effects to antidepressants.
- Cinnamon, ginger, and turmeric have all been linked to a lower risk of heart disease and lower blood sugar levels.
- Curcumin has antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal properties which may help prevent and fight infections.
- Turmeric may help reduce indigestion symptoms.
Golden Turmeric Milk recipe
* I want to note that if any ingredients or amounts don’t feel right for you, or just aren’t your thing, this recipe is really modifiable, and most of the time I don’t even use a recipe. This is a guideline, play around with different versions.
Ingredients:
- Turmeric
- Cinnamon
- Ginger
- Cardamom (optional)
- Nutmeg (optional)
- Clove (optional)
- Honey, vanilla extract (or any sweetener of your choice)
- Milk (cows, almond, coconut…any milk will do)
I added a variety of spices but don’t feel like you have to use them all. I generally use some variation of the above spices (always including turmeric, ’cause it wouldn’t be turmeric milk if I didn’t!). If you want to start out simple then turmeric, cinnamon, and ginger are the best way to go. If you want to add one of the optional spices, I suggest you add it at the end by just giving the spice jar a shake or two and go on taste.
The only measurements you need to know…
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tsp honey
- 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric
That is the most basic version of the recipe. Start there, then add in the cinnamon and ginger by giving it a few shakes at a time, letting your taste buds be your guide.
Directions:
- Heat 1 cup of your preferred milk in a small saucepan over medium/low heat (don’t bring to a boil).
- Stir in honey and spices and let warm up for about 5 minutes
- Stir occasionally so the spices incorporate.
- Taste as you go, and feel free to add some cinnamon and ginger. Don’t worry about not using measurements, a shake or two at a time will do the trick.
With all the recipes I share it’s my goal to give you not only recipes that are easily modifiable, but also recipes that don’t necessarily need strict measurements. I do this for two reasons:
- Anyone can follow a recipe, but what I love about cooking is developing the intuitive sense of putting together ingredients without a road map, and I want to inspire my readers to have the same intuitive approach.
- Strict recipes (aside from baking obvi) are somewhat off putting because if you’re missing one little ingredient it feels like you can’t make it, and I want you to feel like you can make this recipe what what you have at home right now.
The best ingredients are the ones you have in your kitchen at this very moment.
XO,
Caroline
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