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!
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time4 minutesmins
Total Time9 minutesmins
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Indian, Vegan
Keyword: golden milk recipe, golden milk spice mix, homemade golden milk spice
Servings: 14servings
Author: Brandi Doming
Ingredients
GOLDEN MILK SPICE MIX
3tablespoonsground turmeric
1 1/2tablespoonsground ginger (2 Tbsp for spicier)
1tablespoonground cinnamon
1 1/2teaspoonsground nutmeg
1/4teaspoonground cloves
1 to 1 1/2teaspoonsground black pepper (depending on how spicy you want it)
GOLDEN MILK
2cupsfavorite plant-based milk (see NOTE)
4teaspoonsmaple syrup
1tablespoongolden 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. Pour in 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
This recipe makes about 7 tablespoons of golden milk spice mix, which will yield 14 servings (1 cup golden milk each).