This article was written by Marygrace Taylor and provided by our partners at Eat Clean.
Turmeric, coconut oil, and almond milk have all been ultra trendy for a while now. So why did it take us so long to combine the three into one incredible superfood?
Say hello to golden milk, or milk that’s infused with fresh or ground turmeric, coconut oil, and a mix of other spices like black pepper, ginger, cinnamon, and cardamom. It’s become a big thing among clean eaters in recent months, though it isn’t exactly new. For centuries, practitioners of both Ayurveda and traditional Chinese medicine have been using golden milk reduce inflammation, boost immunity, and improve digestion.
But it’s not just crazy good for you. It’s also crazy delicious! It’s creamy and spicy—sort of like chai tea. But with a bright yellow color and a slightly earthier flavor, thanks to all that turmeric.
You might find golden milk tea or a golden milk latte at a cool coffee shop or clean eatery. But you can also easily make golden milk at home. Though every recipe is a little different, the basic idea goes like this:
1. COMBINE turmeric and your choice of other spices, like black pepper, ginger, cinnamon, and cardamom. Add enough hot water to make thick paste.
2. MIX in coconut oil or ghee (along with some raw honey, if you’d like) to thicken mixture even more.
3. TRANSFER mixture to jar and refrigerate. Once it cools, you’ll have a paste that’s easy to blend with your favorite milk to create golden milk.
Prefer to follow a recipe instead of just winging it? Sure, we get that. Try Savory Lotus’ Golden Turmeric Paste. It’s rich and spicy, and it makes a big batch that’ll last in the fridge for up to 3 weeks. You can also use golden milk paste to add a flavor- and antioxidant-boost to all kinds of other yummy stuff. In fact, we’d totally recommend trying it in any of these genius recipes.