Paleo Ginger Maple Golden Milk

Total time13 min

Prep time5 min

Cook time8 min

This cozy, golden-hued sip gets its warmth from fresh ginger and earthy turmeric, simmered gently with cardamom and a touch of coconut oil until fragrant and steaming. A drizzle of pure maple syrup rounds out the spice with just the right amount of sweetness, no refined sugar needed. Straining the mixture before pouring gives you a silky, smooth mug with no stray ginger fibers to chew through. It's an easy stovetop ritual, perfect for winding down in the evening or starting a slow morning. Finished with a dusting of cardamom on top, it looks as good as it tastes. This one fits neatly into a Paleo lineup, making it a solid choice whenever you want something soothing and warmly spiced.

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Ingredients

2 servings

2 cups milk
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Chef's tip
Use a plain, unsweetened variety so it won't add sweetness, especially in savory dishes.
1 tsp ground turmeric
1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
2 tbsp pure maple syrup
¼ tsp ground cardamom
½ tsp coconut oil

For serving

1 pinch ground cardamom, for serving (optional)

Instructions

1
Combine the milk, ground turmeric, grated ginger, maple syrup, cardamom, and coconut oil in a small saucepan over medium-low heat.
2
Whisk constantly and heat until the mixture is steaming and small bubbles form around the edges, about 6–8 minutes — do not let it boil.

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