Golden milk is a delicious healing drink made with anti-inflammatory turmeric and other warming spices. Perfect before bed or anytime you want a healthy drink that’s caffeine-free. Vegan and paleo. The warm version of my popular Iced Golden Milk!
Golden milk is one of the best beverages in my healthy drinks arsenal. It’s warming and calming, a classic Ayurvedic drink that’s healing for all body types. This warm golden milk is based on my popular Iced Golden Milk recipe, perfect for fall, winter, and right before bedtime!
Why This Golden Milk Recipe Is So Good!
- It’s so easy to make and it’s ready in less than 10 minutes.
- It’s really delicious and flavorful!
- It’s calming, soothing, and great for sleep.
- It’s full of anti-inflammatories, which can help boost your immune system.
- It’s vegan, paleo, and caffeine free.
How to Make This Easy Golden Milk Recipe
It’s so easy to make this healthy and nourishing drink!
- Add all of the ingredients to a saucepan and gently heat. Whisk until everything is combined. Serve immediately.
What is in Golden Milk?
This drink is made with a non-dairy milk that is mixed with a blend of spices:
- ground turmeric
- ground ginger
- ground cinnamon
- vanilla extract
- ground cardamom
- ground black pepper
- Maple syrup
This results in a flavorful warm drink, that is not only good for you but super tasty too!
What Are The Origins of Golden Milk?
This holistic drink was created in India thousands of years ago. In Ayurveda, there’s something that’s recommended for all body types (or doshas): golden milk. It’s soothing and healing for all. It supports the body’s natural response to inflammation.
Is This Drink Good For You?
Golden milk comes with so many health benefits, it’s a great drink to include in your diet and daily routine! Golden milk can…
- builds immunity
- supports the liver
- helps treat colds and coughs
- supports digestion
- purifies the blood
- supports your treatment of autoimmune disease
Is Golden Milk Good For Sleep?
Golden milk is a great drink to have before bedtime. The turmeric eases your digestive system and detoxifies the liver, which helps you get to sleep quicker. You will sleep better and wake feeling refreshed. If you have trouble shutting off and sleeping at night, I highly recommend you try a mug of this before bedtime.
Variations Of This Recipe
The spices used in this drink all play their part so it is highly recommended you don’t leave any of them out. The black pepper is especially important as this activates the curcumin in the turmeric which releases those anti-inflammatories.
You can use your favorite non-dairy milk for this recipe. We like to use 1 cup light coconut milk from a can, along with 2 cups almond milk for a really rich and creamy texture that isn’t overwhelming. You can use any combination of milks here, but be careful of using too much ‘canned’ coconut milk or it will be very thick!
Top Tips to Make This Easy Golden Milk Recipe
- Use any kind of milk you prefer, like almond, macadamia, coconut, or regular milk, too.
- You can substitute 2 cinnamon sticks for the ground cinnamon if you prefer a smoother golden milk.
- For the most beneficial drink, do not skip any of the ingredients.
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Easy Golden Milk
Ingredients
- 3 cups non-dairy milk like almond, coconut, or macadamia. See Note
- 2-3 teaspoons ground turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Pinch ground cardamom optional but recommended
- Pinch ground black pepper
- 4-5 teaspoons Maple syrup
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to a saucepan and gently heat. Whisk until everything is combined. Serve immediately.
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Cheryl Malik is the recipe developer, writer, and photographer behind the healthy, flavorful, family friendly recipes at 40 Aprons. She’s been a blogger for 10+ years and is known for her delicious recipes and detailed recipe instructions. Cheryl is a mom of three who lives in Memphis, TN.
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Ami says
Hi I already make a chai tea which has simmered cloves, peppercorns, cinnamon sticks, cardamom pods, ginger and some black tea. Would it be better go between the two or as they are similar swap between the 2?
Also can I use cardamom pods and fresh ginger in this recipe if so how much?
Thanks 🙂
Anna Claire | 40 Aprons Team says
Hi Ami, here’s Cheryl’s response to your question: “The chai contains caffeine and no turmeric, so they really serve two different purposes. I prefer my golden milk before bed – it’s quite calming and can help with sleep, along with fighting inflammation thanks to the curcumin in the turmeric and the black pepper that helps active it! If you were to use fresh ginger or cardamom pods, I would simmer a couple 1/4″ slices or 2-3 crushed pods in the milk. It will take a little longer to infuse than just using the dried ingredient but will be very fresh and spicy!” Hope this helps!
Amy says
Is it bad to drink this more than once daily?
Cheryl Malik says
Great question, I’d recommend sticking to one serving a day!
Patti says
I LOVE this milk.
Easy to make and delicious!
I make half a recipe and drink it over 2 days.
Thanks Cheryl!
Cheryl Malik says
Glad you love it!
Kylie says
Are the nutritional facts per serving?
Savannah | 40 Aprons Team says
Yes, they are! 🙂
MrsD says
Thank you for sharing this recipe! I made it using whole milk and enjoyed it very much.
Amelia Camurati says
This one is so great! Glad you loved it too!
Jody says
Does the maple syrup have a particular benefit to it? Can I use raw honey instead or just leave a sweetener out altogether with our affecting the benefits
Savannah | 40 Aprons Team says
You can use raw honey instead or omit the sweetener all together! 🙂
Liz says
Can I use dairy milk if I want to?
Cheryl Malik says
Yes!
Anyela says
Hi Amiga of good stuff 🙂
I love Gold Milk ? since I found is really great to help me with my back and leg inflammation situation but I saw your recipe and wow me with the cardamom and maple syrup yummy ? now I have a question. I used to put on my milk to sweet it Manuka Honey ? but also coconut oil what is your advice about this ingredients that I’ve been using? Can I add the Manuka instead of Maple ? Syrup? And can I keep adding the coconut oil?
Savannah | 40 Aprons Team says
Those ingredients will work!
Chris says
Can this be made in a big batch? If so, how long will it in the refrigerator?
Cheryl Malik says
Yes! It will last in the refrigerator between 3-4 days. 🙂
Edie says
Hi, I’ll be the only one drinking this in my house. Can I drink a serving, chill the rest and reheat it the next day?
Cheryl Malik says
Absolutely 🙂
Goose says
I happen to have fresh baby ginger and baby turmeric from the farmers market! Any thoughts on amounts of fresh vs. dried and ground?
Are benefits retained if several servings are combined and refrigerated to use over a few days?
Many thanks for your wonderful work ☺️
Cheryl Malik says
Great questions! You could certainly add your fresh ingredients little by little until you get the flavors you desire. Also, yes, the benefits will still be there!
ferment4life says
The nutritional values will be different depending on which milk you choose to use. I haven’t made this particular recipe yet, so I can’t give it a rating right now.
Cheryl Malik says
That’s correct. Please leave a review once you’ve tried it. We love to hear feedback!