Turmeric milk (golden milk) is an easy healthy antioxidant drink recipe made with turmeric, non-dairy milk, ginger, black pepper and sweetener. A healthy milky drink that takes less than 10 minutes to make with many health benefits.
Turmeric contains an active ingredient that is a natural antioxidant with other anti-inflammatory benefits. Here is a simple recipe on how to make turmeric golden milk..
The first time I heard about turmeric with milk was on a Facebook group I belonged to. Someone asked for a calming beverage they could take before bed and infective too to aid night of better sleep.
This delicious miracle golden milk recipe was recommended. Aside from that, some people also mentioned that they use turmeric as face mask amongst other things.
I was intrigued and I tried some of the recommendations made. The ones that stuck with me was the turmeric milk recipe and the face mask.
I was off work this week due to sciatica pain that has refused to go since I had my last baby who is 19 months old now btw.
Aside from the medication that was prescribed and 1-week rest, I drank this turmeric milk almost every night as it’s known for its anti-inflammatory properties and help reduce joint pain. I feel great now and ready to face the new week.
To be honest, any excuse to drink this calming and soothing beverage especially in this cold weather. I need to let you know; the earthy taste of turmeric is something you may have to get used to. I am fine with it as I am used to herbal teas, and I drank a lot of herbs growing up.
You may want to start with half a teaspoon of ground turmeric powder and increase it as you get more comfortable with it. I made this turmeric milk recipe (golden milk recipe) dairy-free; it is vegetarian and vegan as I used natural plant sweetener.
INGREDIENTS
- 2 cups unsweetened soya milk use any milk of choice like almong milk e.tc..
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ginger powder
- Pinch of ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fruit syrup, honey or maple syrup use any sweetener of choice
INSTRUCTIONSÂ
- Add the milk and other spices into a small saucepan and bring to simmer on low heat for about 5 minutes. Stir continuously until warm, add sweetener to taste. Take it off the heat and serve immediately. If you would be using fresh turmeric and fresh ginger, cloves etc, strain the milk before drinking
