Golden Milk with Fresh Turmeric
A soothing hot drink full of spices that can be enjoyed at any time of day.
Servings 1
Calories 223kcal
Ingredients
- 2½ cm (1") turmeric root grated unless using a blender
- 1 cm (½") ginger root grated unless using a blender
- 250 mls milk any type such as almond, cows, coconut etc.
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil optional, for creaminess
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup or other sweetener such as honey
- ⅛ teaspoon cinnamon ground
- pinch black pepper optional
Instructions
Blender Method
- Add all the ingredients to the blender and blend until smooth.
- Pour into a small saucepan and gently heat for 5 minutes, stirring regularly with a spoon.
- Pour into a mug and enjoy! Straining the tiny bits of ginger and turmeric is optional.
Stove Top Method
- Grate the turmeric and ginger and add to a small saucepan, along with the rest of the ingredients. Heat gently for 5 minutes, stirring regularly.
- Pour into a mug and enjoy. As mentioned above, if you don't like tiny bits of turmeric and ginger, you can use a small strainer to strain them.
Nutrition
Calories: 223kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 110mg | Potassium: 458mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 406IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 301mg | Iron: 2mg
