Golden Milk is a 4,000 year-old concoction which originated in India. Not only is it delicious and comforting to drink, it boasts an amazing health-benefits resume:

• Anti-inflammatory
• Mood booster
• Blood sugar regulator
• Promotes restful sleep
• Improves brain function
• Improves heart health
• Improves gut health
• Eases nausea

Making Golden Milk is very simple and it can be consumed hot or cold. There are dozens of variations. I experimented a bit and found the spice combination I like best. You can adjust/add/delete items as you like. Except for the turmeric. It’s what makes Golden Milk…..golden.

Ingredients:

2 cups almond milk

1 tsp ground turmeric

3/4 tsp curcumin

1/2 tsp ground ginger or 1 tsp grated fresh ginger

1/4 tsp cardamom

1/4 tsp ground cinnamon or cinnamon stick

Pinch black pepper

1 Tbsp coconut oil (optional)

1/2 tsp vanilla extract or vanilla bean (optional)

1-2 Tbsp honey

• Put almond milk into a small saucepan
• Add all other ingredients and stir well
• Gently simmer on low 10 minutes, stirring occasionally
• Let it sit approximately 5 minutes
• Strain to remove vanilla bean/ginger pieces if necessary
• Pour a cup, add a light sprinkle of cinnamon if you want, put your feet up and enjoy!