Golden Milk Step-by-Step Instructions
Once you’ve got your ingredients together, making golden milk is super simple. All it takes is gently warming everything and giving it a good stir. Also, you don't need any fancy tools.
Equipment
- Small Saucepan:
- Whisk or spoon
- Measuring Spoons:
- Mug (the cozier, the better)
- (Optional) Milk frother
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk of choice (dairy, almond, oat, coconut, etc.)
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch black pepper (helps with absorption of turmeric)
- ¼ tsp ground ginger (or ½ tsp freshly grated)
- 1–2 tsp honey, maple syrup, or agave (adjust to taste)
- Optional: ¼ tsp vanilla extract, a pinch of cardamom, or ½ tsp coconut oil
Instructions
- Step 1) Heat the Milk: Pour your milk into a small saucepan and set it over medium heat. The goal here is warm and steamy and not boiling. So, keep an eye on it to prevent scalding.
- Step 2) Add the Spices: Once the milk is hot, whisk in the turmeric, cinnamon, ginger, and black pepper. Next, stir continuously to avoid clumping and to help the spices blend evenly.
- Step 3) Sweeten and Serve: Add your sweetener to taste. I usually go for a drizzle of maple syrup or a spoonful of honey. Also, agave works great too if you want something more neutral, and occasionally I’ll sneak in a bit of coconut sugar for a caramel-like flavor.
- Optional: Use a milk frother to create that creamy and café-style foam. Then pour into your favorite mug and sip slowly.