AIP Friendly Dandelion & Cinnamon Golden Milk
Warm, golden, and deeply aromatic, this coconut milk drink is the kind of thing you want to curl up with on a slow morning or wind-down evening. Full-fat coconut milk gives it a luxuriously creamy base, while roasted dandelion root adds an earthy, almost coffee-like depth that makes it feel genuinely satisfying rather than like a compromise. Ceylon cinnamon, fresh ginger, and turmeric layer in gentle warmth and complexity — and because every single ingredient here is carefully chosen, there's no second-guessing labels or hunting for substitutes. Golden milk can be tricky to navigate when you're avoiding nightshades, grains, legumes, and dairy, but this version sidesteps all of those concerns naturally. The honey stirs in at the end to preserve its character and round out the spice without overpowering the other flavors. It comes together in under fifteen minutes and makes two mugs, so it's just as good for sharing as it is for a quiet solo ritual.
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2 servings
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- ½ cup water
- 2 tsp roasted dandelion root, loose or from 1 tea bag
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
- ½ tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 tbsp honey
Ingredient noteAIP restricts added sweeteners, but small occasional amounts of unrefined honey are accepted on the protocol; the ~1 1/2 teaspoons per serving here likely stays within that limited allowance. If you prefer to always avoid honey, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
For serving
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric, for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the water and dandelion root in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a gentle simmer and steep for 5 minutes, until the liquid is deep amber and fragrant.
- 2
Pour the coconut milk into the saucepan with the dandelion infusion. Add the turmeric, Ceylon cinnamon, and grated ginger. Whisk to combine and heat over medium-low, stirring frequently, until steaming and just beginning to bubble at the edges, about 4–5 minutes. Do not bring to a full boil.
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