Turmeric Golden Milk with Turmeric Paste
This gently spiced Turmeric Golden Milk blends a homemade turmeric–black pepper paste with warm almond milk, ginger, cinnamon, and a touch of coconut oil for a velvety, aromatic sip. Lightly sweetened with honey and strained for smoothness, it’s soothing and mellow with earthy warmth—perfect for winding down in the evening or a cozy, restorative moment.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
To make the turmeric paste: In a small saucepan over low heat, combine 1/2 cup water, turmeric, and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, until it thickens.
- 2
Stir in 1 teaspoon water and continue cooking over low heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens into a paste.
- 3
Let it cool completely, then store the turmeric paste in an airtight glass jar in the refrigerator.
- 4
To make turmeric milk: In a saucepan, whisk almond milk, 1 teaspoon of the homemade turmeric paste, coconut oil, ginger, and cinnamon.
- 5
Set over low heat until hot.
- 6
Remove from the heat; stir in honey. Strain the milk mixture into 2 mugs.
- Calories 183.08 kcal Moderate
- Protein 3.45 g Low Source
- Carbs 30.74 g Moderate
- Total Fat 5.85 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 2.64 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source
- Sodium 167.49 mg Moderate
- Fiber 6.72 g Good Source
- Sugar 13.35 g High
- Added Sugar 9.57 g Moderate
- Calcium 501.04 mg Good Source
- Iron 13.15 mg Good Source
- Potassium 492.61 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 1827.88 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 0.17 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 2.54 mcg Moderate
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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