Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups plant milk of your choice (oat, almond, or coconut all work beautifully)
- ⅛ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tsp ground turmeric
- Pinch of black pepper
- ½ to 1 tsp maple syrup (optional, adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Pour the plant milk into a small saucepan and set it over medium-low heat.
- Add the turmeric, cinnamon, ginger, and black pepper directly into the milk and whisk well to combine, breaking up any clumps.
- Warm the mixture for about 5 minutes, whisking occasionally, until you see wisps of steam rising from the surface. Don’t let it boil, as that can change the flavor and cause a skin to form on top.
- Taste and sweeten with maple syrup if you’d like. Start with half a teaspoon and add more to suit your preference.
- Pour into a mug through a fine-mesh strainer if you prefer a smoother texture, or serve as is.
- Optional froth, use a handheld milk frother for about 20 seconds right before pouring to get that creamy, latte-like foam on top.
Notes
- Don’t boil the milk. Heating past a simmer can cause a skin to form and slightly dulls the flavor. Aim for steaming, not bubbling.
- Whisk constantly in the first two minutes to prevent the turmeric from clumping at the bottom of the pan.
- If you’re making this for two, just double everything. It scales perfectly.
- Store any leftover golden milk in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to two days. Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat and give it a good whisk before serving.
- The “barista” versions of oat or almond milk froth much better than standard versions if you want that foam on top.
- Ground turmeric varies in intensity by brand. If yours is mild, start with a full two teaspoons. If it’s particularly strong, one and a half is enough.
- A fine-mesh strainer isn’t necessary, but if you want a silky-smooth texture, it makes a noticeable difference.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240 ml)
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg