Learn how to make a Homemade Golden Milk Spice Mix in just 5 minutes! Using 6 spices, plant-based milk and sweetener, you will have a delicious and healthy warm golden milk in just a few minutes!
I love, love golden milk. I drink it near daily using my Turmeric Latte recipe. That recipe is fantastic and is loved by readers, which uses fresh ginger and fresh turmeric and several spices. It is phenomenal, but since I want to drink it daily, it takes a bit more work and time than I want to fool with on some days.
So, I used that recipe to turn it into a homemade golden milk spice mix. This way, all you have to do is add the spice mix with milk and sweetener and have it ready to go daily in just 5 minutes! I’ve had one every day for the past week almost and it is SO delicious, comforting and feels so good. It has replaced my coffee as well, as I know it is much better for me.
INGREDIENTS NEEDED
You will need 6 spices. Turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and black pepper.
HOW TO MAKE GOLDEN MILK
Step 1: Simply add all of the spices to a bowl and whisk well. Or simply add to a jar and shake vigorously until well incorporated.
Step 2: To make this easy golden milk recipe, add 2 cups of plant-based milk (your favorite) to a small pot. I used a combo of cashew and lite coconut milk, so it is rich and not watery. Keep in mind, that the richness will vary if you change the milks.
Step 3: Add the maple syrup and 1 tablespoon of the golden milk spice mix. Turn to medium heat and whisk well. Let it form small bubbles just around the edges of the pot, do not let it boil! The milk will look brown in the beginning but after it thoroughly heats through, all that turmeric will turn it the beautiful golden color you see in the photos. This will take 3-4 minutes.
OTHER VEGAN DELICIOUS DRINKS
- Best Vegan Hot Chocolate
- Vegan White Hot Chocolate
- Homemade Masala Chai
- Sparkling Fruit Punch
- Homemade Vegan Chocolate Milk
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Homemade Golden Milk Spice Mix
Ingredients
GOLDEN MILK SPICE MIX
- 3 tablespoons ground turmeric
- 1 1/2 tablespoons ground ginger (2 Tbsp for spicier)
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper (depending on how spicy you want it)
GOLDEN MILK
- 2 cups favorite plant-based milk (see NOTE)
- 4 teaspoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon golden milk spice mix
NOTE
- I used a combo of cashew and lite coconut milk, so it is rich and not watery. Keep in mind, that the richness will vary if you change the milks. Watery milks will make the spices taste less rich.
Instructions
- Add all of the spices to a jar and shake vigorously until well mixed.
- To make the golden milk, add 1 tablespoon of the spice mix to a small pot, with the 2 cups of milk and maple syrup. Whisk very well and turn the heat to medium-low.
- Let the milk come to just forming bubbles along the edges and whisk continuously for 3-4 minutes until well heated through. DO not let it boil! The milk will look brown in the beginning but after it thoroughly heats through, all that turmeric will turn it the beautiful golden color you see in the photos.
- Taste and add more sweetener if desired. Divide into 2 mugs and serve immediately! It is normal for a bit of the spices to settle at the bottom, as it is a spice mix, but I just stir it a couple of times while drinking. The spice mix will keep for 6 months, although if you make it daily, you will use it much quicker.
Notes
I make this spice blend and add it to my carrot cake smoothies every day! Sooooo good!!
That is a fantastic idea!!
Thank you for the recipe, it tasted amazing! I made it with soy milk and didn’t add additional sweetener. After I warmed it up for 5 min in the pot, I used the sieve to separate it from the spice mix( which became like a paste, I saved it in a jar). Then the taste became very delightful and creamy 🙂
I just made this and it is amazing! Hubby and I both have Covid currently, and I wanted something comforting. This fit the bill. Creamy (I used half oatmilk and half lite coconut), smooth, rich in flavor…. everything you’d want in a hot drink! Thank you, Brandi, for another fabulous recipe.
That’s so wonderful to hear Sue! Hope it’s helping y’all to feel better!
Thanks again Brandi for another great recipe! I’m looking forward to sharing this with my daughter. I’m also excited about the health benefits of drinking this daily. 🙂
I made this and it is amazing!!! Finally found the perfect mixture of spice😍
But since i am quiet addicted to this golden milk already, i just have a question..
how many cups a day can i drink it? I’m currently having 2x a day, after lunch and before bedtime.. but can’t resist swapping this to a coffee at 3pm 😬.
Is it good or not? Any advice folks?
Thanks a lot!!!
Really happy with this recipe! Basic recipes leave something to he desired for me so I liked the look of the added clove and nutmeg for more flavour depth. It did not disappoint! I personally made this with homemade cashew/coconut milk and I added a few twists of Himalayan salt. I also sprinkled in a little extra cinnamon and cloves because I love those flavours, and sweetened lightly with raw honey. It is amazing, will be keeping my cupboard stocked with this mix for mixing a quick drink all week! Family loves it too.
Can the cloves be swapped for cardamom, and if so, what amount would you recommend please?
Hi Wendy! They are two entirely different flavors. It will taste different without the cloves, but if you want to add cardamom to the mix, I’d add 1/2 teaspoon, it is quite strong, so I wouldn’t do more than that.
Just made this for the first time and it’s fabulous. So easy to put the mix together and then to prepare the drink. I used soy milk and it’s really creamy and warming! Loved it.
Thanks so much Estee for the soy milk comment. I only use soy milk and was concerned it wouldn’t suit, given the creaminess of coconut milk, so now I’m going to try it.
Love this! I often make the “Golden Milk” at home for the kids. I typically use fresh tumeric root, fresh fiber, cloves, cardamom but this mix is so much easier. I will definitely make this mix as a easy go to.
We always make your turmeric latte…. I’m going to make a double batch of this to have on hand for days we don’t have as much time or patience 🙏 love your blog! Thank you!
This is awesomely delicious. I have had it both warmed and cold. Not sure which way I like it better but overall, it is delicious!!
That is so wonderful to hear Shasta! I haven’t tried it cold yet, but totally need to! I have it in the mornings to replace my coffee, so I love it hot, but imagine it would be amazing cold with ice, too! Thank you for sharing!
SO excited about this mix! Golden everything! You’re right that if the spice is made and already there, we’re more likely to make these golden creations!
xo
Thank you so much Ashley!! I hope you love it!
Can this me microwaved? I’m thinking about trying to bring the mix and making this while traveling.
Yes, some milks heat up differently in the microwave, so be careful about overheating it and whisk it really well after it’s hot and the mixture will then turn yellow.
That is an amazing idea to make it as gifts, omg! Thank you so much my friend!!
I LOVE golden milk!!! The color is so vibrant and bright and so perfect for these colder months. This mix would make a great gift too!! And with Valentine’s Day right around the corner, I just might put a few small jars together to give away 🙂 While I love golden milk using fresh ginger + turmeric, I’m a huge fan of making things quick and convenient and this is perfect! Can’t wait to try!
I’m not very smart but is the ginger dried ginger?
Thanks
Yes, it’s dried ginger powder found in the spice isle.
This golden milk spice mix is incredible! It is delicious mixed with the milk and maple syrup. My search for the perfect Golden Milk is over.
Thank you so much Debbie for taking the time to leave this review! I’m so happy you loved it so much, it looked just perfect on Facebook!
So easy and delicious! I’ve made it every day since the recipe posted.
Wonderful! So happy to hear that!
It looks great but I’m hesitant. I’m not a big fan of “cloves” never liked to taste as a kid although I know it is used for many things. Can you taste the pepper and the cloves?
It’s only 1/4 tsp cloves for the whole spice mix, so only a fraction of that ends up in 1 cup serving of the golden milk. It adds to depth of flavor, but doesn’t taste like cloves. It’s a warming well balanced spice drink. With the pepper, same thing, warm and comforting. You only get about .07g of pepper per cup. Just use the 1 tsp of black pepper if you want.
This is so delicious and super easy to make. I’m definitely keeping this mixture on hand. Like all of her recipes, it’s delicious, healthy and not too complicated. I’ve only been making Vegan 8 recipes lately and not one has been disappointing. I’m a fan!
Yay Andrea! So very happy to hear how much you enjoyed this and my other recipes, that means so much to hear!
This is beautiful! I’ve always wanted to try golden milk and now I will. I’m going to first try it without sweetener (lol) cuz of diabetes, and then gradually add in the maple syrup. Thanks for another gorgeous recipe!
Hi Julie, thank you! You’ll definitely want sweetener or it’ll taste bitter. It’s just 4 teaspoons, not too much at all!
I like it without sweetener and without cloves and nutmeg. I crush and mash well a thumb of peeled fresh ginger and grind black pepper with a mill.
I add 1 sachet of Knox gelatine (hood for nails and hair) to 1:3 C turmeric and two Tbsp water. It is delicious with full fat milk. Cashew milk would be nice or coconut. Enjoy it with a friend ❤️
Wow, totally love this beautiful golden color! Will definitely try your amazing recipe, Brandi! Lots of love, Bianca 😍
Thank you so much sweet lady for stopping by! So kind!
Hi just wondering if this is OK for someone with high cholesterol? Thanks x
Hi! I’m not a doctor but they are just spices, healthy spices and very low sweetener, so I don’t see why it wouldn’t be. Turmeric and all the spices are extremely healthy and beneficial to the body. I just would stick to milk that isn’t coconut.
Taste like silky heaven! Thank you for sharing Brandi! It’s amazing!
So thrilled to hear that! Thank you so much for making it!
Oh my gosh, I gotta try this!!!!
This is just what I’ve been looking for! I have all the needed ingredients, so tonight I’ll be sipping golden milk – thanks to you! Great recipe.
Awesome, hope you enjoyed it Trish!