5-MINUTE GOLDEN MILK

This is the perfect afternoon pick-me-up when you need something to tide you over till
dinner. The health perks alone have made it a daily ritual for us. 
5-MINUTE GOLDEN MILK
Creamy, 5-minute golden milk with dairy-free milk, ginger, turmeric, and coconut oil. Naturally sweetened, incredibly healthy, and so delicious.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) light coconut milk (canned is best, but carton works too)
• 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) unsweetened plain almond milk (DIY or store-bought)
• 1 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
• 1/4 tsp ground ginger (see notes for fresh*)
• 1 cinnamon stick (or 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon | I prefer the stick!)
• 1 Tbsp (15 g) coconut oil
• Pinch ground black pepper
• Sweetener of choice (i.e. maple syrup, coconut sugar, or stevia to taste)

Instructions

1. To a small saucepan, add coconut milk, almond milk, ground turmeric, ground ginger, cinnamon stick, coconut oil, black pepper, and sweetener of choice (I usually add 1 Tbsp (15 ml) maple syrup).
2. Whisk to combine and warm over medium heat. Heat until hot to the touch but not boiling - about 4 minutes - whisking frequently.
3. Turn off heat and taste to adjust flavor. Add more sweetener to taste or more turmeric or ginger for intense spice + flavor.
4. Serve immediately, dividing between two glasses and leaving the cinnamon stick behind. Best when fresh, though leftovers can be stored covered in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. Reheat on the stovetop or microwave until hot.

Notes

*If using fresh ginger, I suggest grating 1-2 Tbsp into the mixture and then using a fine mesh strainer when serving to strain out the ginger for creamy texture.
*Nutrition information is a rough estimate for 1 of 2 servings calculated without sweetener.
*Recipe heavily adapted from the lovely Nutrition Stripped!

Nutrition Information

Serving size: 1/2 of recipe* Calories: 205 Fat: 19.5 g Saturated fat: 15.1 gCarbohydrates: 8.9 g Sugar: 0 g Sodium: 161 mg Fiber: 1.1 g Protein: 3.2 g

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