AIP Friendly Carob & Vanilla Golden Milk
Warm, creamy, and deeply comforting, this golden milk is the kind of drink that makes you want to curl up with a blanket and slow everything down. Full-fat coconut milk gives it a rich, velvety body, while turmeric, ginger, and Ceylon cinnamon layer in that signature golden warmth. Carob powder steps in where cacao would normally go, delivering a gentle, earthy sweetness that works beautifully here — and it's a smart swap for anyone following a protocol that excludes nightshades, seeds, and legumes. Vanilla powder (not extract) keeps every ingredient compliant without sacrificing that cozy, dessert-like aroma. A touch of maple syrup rounds everything out, and you can dial it up or back depending on how sweet you like your evening mug. The whole thing comes together in under ten minutes and makes two servings, so it's just as easy to share as it is to sip solo by the stove.
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2 servings
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- ½ cup water
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
- 1 tbsp carob powder
- ½ tsp vanilla powder
- 1–2 tsp maple syrup, or to taste
Ingredient noteAIP restricts added sweeteners, but small occasional amounts of unrefined maple syrup are accepted on the protocol; this recipe uses up to ~1 teaspoon per serving, which likely stays within that limited allowance. If you prefer to always avoid maple syrup, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
Instructions
- 1
Combine the coconut milk, water, turmeric, ginger, Ceylon cinnamon, carob powder, and vanilla powder in a small saucepan. Whisk until the powders are fully dissolved with no dry clumps visible.
- 2
Set the saucepan over medium-low heat and warm, whisking occasionally, until the mixture is steaming and just beginning to show small bubbles at the edges — about 5 to 7 minutes. Do not bring to a full boil.
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