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    Home / Breakfast and Brunch Recipes / Breakfast Drinks / Golden Milk - Easy Turmeric Latte (Vegan, GF, Diary-Free)

    Nov 8, 2016 · Last Updated: May 28, 2018

    Golden Milk - Easy Turmeric Latte (Vegan, GF, Diary-Free)

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    This Golden Milk recipe is made with a turmeric paste and has hints of vanilla, cinnamon, ginger, black pepper, and cardamon. Enjoy this warm spiced golden milk every day for a healthy morning drink. This Golden Milk recipe makes a small jar of turmeric paste, which you can quickly whisk into your daily cup of spiced Golden Milk. 

    Easy Golden Milk Recipe (Vegan, GF) | The Worktop

    This spiced Golden Milk recipe has been a fall favorite since it is so warming and comforting. On days that I don't start my day with a cup of coffee, or when I finish my cup of coffee and I'm still craving a warm drink, I whisk up a mug of spiced Golden Milk.

    This Vegan Golden Milk Recipe is easy to make

    You can make this Golden Milk recipe at home easily. Many recipes for Golden Milk make one cup at a time, and the recipes generally follow the same simple steps: heat milk (or a milk alternative) on the stove, whisk in turmeric and any other desired spices, and simmer for a short period of time.

    Easy Golden Milk Recipe (Vegan, GF) | The Worktop

    This Golden Milk recipe is a bit different and is based on first making a turmeric paste. The turmeric paste is then whisked into warmed almond milk (or any other milk of your choice). While it's a two-step process, you can make the turmeric paste ahead of time, save it in the refrigerator, and use it to make multiple mugs of Golden Milk in the coming days.

    Make a small jar of turmeric paste so you can whisk up golden milk quickly and easily anytime

    The extra benefit of making turmeric paste is that you can use it in other recipes, beyond just this Golden Milk recipe. I've added the turmeric paste to curries, soups and stews, and even into various stir-fry dishes. There are many health benefits of turmeric, so hopefully the recipe for the turmeric paste will help you consume more turmeric.

    Easy Golden Milk Recipe (Vegan, GF) | The Worktop

    If you're drinking Golden Milk on a regular basis, I find that it's easier and quicker to make a turmeric paste, and use that turmeric paste to make your daily cup of Golden Milk. That way, you don't need to pull out all the spices or wait for the Golden Milk to simmer on the stovetop every morning.

    This Golden Milk recipe makes a healthy drink to have each morning

    You can even skip the stovetop completely and heat up your choice of milk in the microwave before whisking in the turmeric paste. I recommend making a fresh batch of turmeric paste every week or so, but opinions differ and some people save it for a few weeks at a time.

    Easy Golden Milk Recipe (Vegan, GF) | The Worktop

    This spiced version of Golden Milk has hints of vanilla, cinnamon, cardamon, black pepper and ginger. To get the hints of spice, I simmered the various spices in water, and then used the infused water to make the turmeric paste. I hope you are able to stay warm and healthy through the cold months with this Golden Milk recipe.

    Spiced Golden Milk | The Worktop

    Golden Milk - Easy Turmeric Latte (V, GF)

    4.74 from 15 votes
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    Serves: 12 cups (approx)
    Prep: 2 mins
    Cook: 10 mins
    Total: 12 mins
    This Golden Milk recipe is made with a turmeric paste and has hints of vanilla, cinnamon, ginger, black pepper, and cardamon. Enjoy this warm spiced golden milk every day for a healthy morning drink. This Golden Milk recipe makes a small jar of turmeric paste, which you can quickly whisk into your daily cup of spiced Golden Milk. 

    Ingredients

    Turmeric Paste

    • 1 cup water
    • 1 knob ginger - sliced, about 1-inch
    • 1 ceylon cinnamon stick
    • ½ bourbon vanilla bean - sliced open
    • 2 cardamon pods - lightly crushed
    • ¼ teaspoon black peppercorn
    • 3 tablespoons ground turmeric
    • 1 teaspoon organic extra-virgin coconut oil

    Golden Milk

    • 1 cup almond milk (any milk or milk alternative will work)
    • 1 teaspoon golden paste (more or less depending on your taste preference)
    • coconut palm sugar (as desired)
    • ground cinnamon - for topping
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    Instructions

    Make the turmeric paste

    • In a small saucepan, add in the water and all the spices, except the turmeric. Bring the water to a boil, then turn down the heat. Simmer, partially covered, for 15 minutes (you want the amount water to reduce to about ½ cup). Remove the spices.
    • Add in the turmeric and coconut oil, and cook, over low heat for about 5 minutes, until a paste forms. If needed, add in more water by the tablespoon.
    • Remove from heat and allow to cool. Store in an airtight jar in the refrigerator.

    Make the Golden Milk

    • Heat the milk in a small saucepan or microwave, until warmed. Whisk in your desired about of turmeric paste and coconut sugar. Dust with cinnamon on top.
    • Serve warm.

    Notes

    I recommend making a fresh batch of turmeric paste every week or so, but opinions differ and some people save it for a few weeks at a time.
    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Golden Milk
    Special Diet: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Vegan
    Author: The Worktop
    Cal : 11kcal
    Note: Nutrition information is a rough estimate.
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    Golden Milk is delicious on its own anytime of the day, but it pairs especially well with vegan breakfasts like:

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    Spiced Golden Milk (V, GF) - this delicious golden milk is made with a turmeric paste. Make the turmeric paste, save it in the refrigerator, and you can make many cups of golden milk quickly and easily! Enjoy this healthy turmeric latte for breakfast. Recipe from www.theworktop.com. #goldenmilk #vegan
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    By Tina Jui
    Filed Under: Breakfast and Brunch Recipes, Breakfast Drinks, Collections, Cooking Style, Dairy Free, Fall Breakfast Recipes, Gluten Free, Lifestyle, Make Ahead, No Egg, Quick and Easy Breakfast Ideas, Quick and Easy Brunches, Seasonal, Stove Top, Vegan, Vegetarian, Winter Breakfast RecipesTags: almond milk, cinnamon, coconut palm sugar, dairy-free milk alternative, vanilla

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    A breakfast lover and food blogger. Tina develops everyday breakfast recipes on The Worktop, and writes about all things related to breakfast and brunch. Read more about Tina Jui or drop an email to say hi.

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    Comments

    1. Andrea says

      June 30, 2019 at 11:42 am

      Looks wonderful!!
      Could I use what I have on hand? Ground Ginger? Ground cardamom? Vanilla extract?
      If so, what would the amounts be?
      Thank you!

      Reply
    2. Janet says

      November 29, 2017 at 2:44 pm

      4 stars
      Hi - can this be made with another neutral oil, or is coconut oil a must? thanks

      Reply
      • Tina Jui says

        December 11, 2017 at 11:34 am

        Hi Janet - The use of coconut oil helps to increase the absorption of turmeric, so I would recommend using it. It also adds a little to the flavor of the drink. Enjoy!

        Reply
    3. Jennifer says

      February 14, 2017 at 5:05 pm

      5 stars
      I've never really liked warm milk... but this sounds delish with all the added spices! I will definitely be giving this a try considering it's still 40 degrees outside.

      Reply
    4. Rosemary says

      February 11, 2017 at 10:21 am

      5 stars
      I love warm drinks at this time of the year and yours sounds perfect. I Can't wait to try it.

      Reply
    5. Richa says

      February 08, 2017 at 11:30 am

      5 stars
      Love that this recipe uses fresh turmeric milk. We always have it available at our grocery store and I love using it.

      Reply
    6. Mary * The Goodie Godmother says

      February 07, 2017 at 10:29 pm

      I love using fresh turmeric in cooking, but haven't made a turmeric paste for "on demand" golden milk. This is a wonderful idea I hope to try soon!

      Reply
    7. April @ Girl Gone Gourmet says

      February 07, 2017 at 12:49 pm

      Lately, I've been drinking a cup of hot chocolate almost every night - really curious to give your drink a try, sounds so interesting!

      Reply
    8. Meaghan | says

      February 04, 2017 at 4:49 pm

      I love this! I've been looking for a creamy alternative to hot chocolate and bonus points that this keeps me healthy, too!

      Reply
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