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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.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Beverage, Drink
Cuisine: Asian, Indian Inspired
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

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

Method
 

  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.
  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.

Nutrition

Calories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 168mgFiber: 5gSugar: 11g

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