Description
Enjoy this warm and soothing Golden Milk Latte, perfect for promoting relaxation before bed. This recipe uses traditional spices known for their anti-inflammatory benefits.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Cinnamon powder
- Pinch of Black Pepper
- Pinch of Ginger powder (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Maple Syrup or Honey (to taste)
Instructions
- Gently warm the milk in a small saucepan over medium heat. Do not boil.
- Whisk in the turmeric, cinnamon, black pepper, and ginger powder, if using.
- Continue whisking for about 2-3 minutes until the mixture is hot and frothy.
- Remove from heat. Stir in your preferred sweetener.
- Pour the latte into your favorite mug and enjoy immediately before sleep.
Notes
- Using black pepper helps your body absorb the curcumin in turmeric.
- Feel free to substitute cow’s milk with almond, oat, or coconut milk.
- For an extra creamy texture, you can froth the milk using a handheld frother before serving.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion (Inspired by Ayurvedic traditions)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 100-150 (depends on milk type and sweetener)
- Sugar: 5-15g (depends on sweetener)
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 2-5g
- Saturated Fat: 1-3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1-2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15-25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3-8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg