Turmeric Golden Milk with Turmeric Paste
Description
A homemade golden turmeric paste is heated with almond milk, spices, and coconut oil to make this soothing drink you can sip before bedtime.
Ingredients
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1/2 cup water
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1/4 cup ground turmeric
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1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1 teaspoon water, or as needed
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2 cups almond milk
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1 teaspoon extra-virgin coconut oil
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1 teaspoon ground ginger
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1 teaspoon raw honey
Directions
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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.
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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.