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Immune Boosting Golden Milk

A decadent, comforting, warm, and boldly spiced turmeric milk with a touch of sweetness.

Prep time:  5 mins

Cook time:  10 mins

Total time:  15 mins

Serves: 2

INGREDIENTS

  • 3 cups coconut milk/almond milk/oatmeal milk

  • 1-2 tablespoon local maple syrup or honey/stevia

  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil, optional

  • 1 heaping teaspoon ground turmeric

  • 2 tablespoon of diced fresh ginger

  • 1 cinnamon stick or 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom or 2 whole cardamom

  • Large pinch of black pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Simply pour the spices and milk into a small saucepan and bring to a soft simmer. Be sure t whisk ingredients together.

  2. Add the coconut oil, if using it. Reduce heat to very low and steam for up to 5 minutes.

  3. Strain the milk if you have large pieces of ginger, cinnamon, peppercorns, etc.

  4. To serve, pour into a cup and add honey/maple syrup/stevia to taste.

Enjoying warm is best!

Notes

  • You may use whatever milk you prefer: I recommend coconut or almond milk.

  • If diabetic, use only stevia to sweeten.