Turmeric Golden Milk with Turmeric Paste

A homemade golden turmeric paste is heated with almond milk, spices, and coconut oil to make this soothing drink you can sip before bedtime.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 150 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon water, or as needed
• 2 cups almond milk
• 1 teaspoon extra-virgin coconut oil
• 1 teaspoon raw honey
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.5 cup water
• 0.25 cup ground turmeric

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

To make the turmeric paste: Combine 1/2 cup water, turmeric, and pepper in a small saucepan over low heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened, 7 to 9 minutes. Stir in 1 teaspoon water and continue cooking until thickened into a paste, 7 to 9 minutes. Allow to cool completely, 15 to 20 minutes. Store turmeric paste in an airtight glass jar in the refrigerator.

Step 2

To make turmeric milk: Whisk almond milk, 1 teaspoon of the homemade turmeric paste, coconut oil, ginger, and cinnamon in a saucepan. Place over low heat until hot, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in honey. Strain milk mixture into 2 mugs.