Golden Milk – A Traditional Indian Beverage with Powerful Health Benefits

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Golden Milk is a traditional beverage originating from India. It is known for its powerful health benefits and delicious flavor!

Golden Milk Ingredients

Ingredients used in this beverage are both simple and clean.

• Milk
• Vanilla extract
• Turmeric powder
• Black pepper
• Ceylon cinnamon
• Nutmeg

If you prefer, you may swap the cow’s milk for oat milk, almond milk, pea milk, or hemp milk. Additionally, you may also add honey or maple syrup to sweeten the taste, as the black pepper does provide a bitter flavor.

Health Benefits of the Ingredients Used

There are several health benefits to drinking this beverage. Listed below is a quick overview of these benefits.

• Turmeric and black pepper are a powerful combination. The piperine in black pepper enhances the absorption of curcumin, the active ingredient found in turmeric. When paired together, impressive health benefits such as anti-inflammation and disease-fighting properties take place.
• Ceylon cinnamon is loaded with antioxidants and has been shown in research to have beneficial effects on health.
• Nutmeg is another popular spice with beneficial compounds. Because it contains several powerful antioxidants, research has shown the correlation between nutmeg and prevention of cell damage and chronic diseases.

How to Make this Beverage

Golden Milk is very quick and simple to prepare. Simply bring the milk to a rolling boil. Then add the remaining ingredients, stirring well. Cover the mixture and let steep for five minutes to allow the flavors to be enhanced.

You may either pour the beverage into your choice of serving mugs to enjoy immediately. Or, you may use a milk frother to create a creamy texture.

Did you try out this Golden Milk recipe? If so, comment below! I’d love to hear how you enjoyed it. 😊

Print Recipe

Golden Milk

Golden Milk is a traditional beverage, originating from India. It is known to help reduce colds, coughs, inflammation and restlessness.

Prep Time5 minutes mins

Cook Time5 minutes mins

Total Time10 minutes mins

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Servings: 2 servings

Ingredients

• 2 cups milk
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• ½ teaspoon ceylon cinnamon
• 1 pinch black pepper
• 1 pinch nutmeg

Instructions

• Place milk into a small saucepan. Bring to a rolling boil.
• Stir in vanilla extract, turmeric, cinnamon, black pepper, and nutmeg. Cover and let steep for five minutes.
• You may either pour the beverage into your choice of serving mugs to enjoy immediately. Or, you may use a milk frother to create a creamy texture.