You’ve probably heard about the health benefits of turmeric and maybe you’ve even tried Golden Milk at your favorite coffee shop. It’s the perfect warming beverage for any time you need a pick me up. Spices like turmeric ginger and cinnamon support digestion and balanced blood sugar while calming and soothing the body and mind. Enjoy Golden Milk with holiday cookies or at bedtime for a sound night’s sleep.
Golden Milk Powder
This mix is nice to have on hand or to give as a gift.
• ¼ cup cardamom
• ¼ cup cinnamon
• ¼ cup ground ginger
• ¼ cup turmeric
Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix thoroughly. Pour into a jar with an air tight lid for use in tea or to add to your favorite recipes.
When you’re ready to use, warm 1 cup non-dairy milk and whisk in 1 teaspoon golden milk powder.
Add a sweetener, like maple syrup and 1 teaspoon coconut oil, if desired. You can also add black pepper to this mix or to your cup as it increases the bio availability and absorption of the turmeric.
Golden Milk Oats
Serves 1
This oatmeal recipe is so easy, nourishing and grounding. It’s great to enjoy during times of stress to help cope and provide energy for your day ahead.
• 1 cup water
• ½ cup oats
• ¼ cup coconut milk or another non-dairy milk
• 1 teaspoon golden milk powder
• 2 teaspoons maple syrup (optional)
• 1 teaspoon coconut oil (optional)
• 1 handful of golden raisins (optional)
• 1 handful walnuts, crush them, if you like (optional)
Bring water to a boil and add oats, reduce heat to medium and cook about 10 minutes, stirring often.
Remove from heat and add golden milk powder, nondairy milk, maple syrup and coconut oil and
combine well. Pour into a serving bowl, top with golden raisins and walnuts and serve immediately.
If you don’t have golden milk powder; just add ¼ teaspoon each of ground cardamom, cinnamon, ginger and turmeric to your oats.
Recipes and photos courtesy of guest blogger, Sarah Eastin. Thank you!
Sarah is a vegan lifestyle coach, plant based chef & Culinary nutrition expert
She specializes in helping people feel their very best by coaching them to thrive on a healthy vegan / plant based lifestyle and enjoy tasty foods. In addition to her work with individuals, she helps brands and businesses that have a compassionate and sustainable mission to grow. She recently started a Veganizer Chapter and is organizing veganized events at local restaurants in Denver, Colorado!
