Vegan Ginger Maple Golden Milk

Total time13 min

Prep time5 min

Cook time8 min

This cozy, golden-hued sipper gets its warmth from a blend of turmeric, fresh grated ginger, and a touch of cardamom, all gently whisked over the stove until steaming and fragrant. Pure maple syrup lends natural sweetness, while coconut oil adds a subtle richness that rounds out every sip. The mixture gets strained clean into mugs, so you're left with a silky, golden liquid free of any stray ginger fibers. A final dusting of cardamom on top makes it feel like something special, even though it comes together in under ten minutes. It's a soothing, plant-based ritual drink that fits beautifully into a vegan kitchen, whether you're winding down at night or need a gentle, spiced pick-me-up.

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Ingredients

2 servings

2 cups milk
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Chef's tip
Use plain, unsweetened oat milk, measured 1:1. It works well in drinks, batters, sauces, and soups; avoid it where milk sets the texture, like custards, puddings, and frozen desserts.
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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