Dairy Free Honey Cardamom Golden Milk

Total time13 min

Prep time5 min

Cook time8 min

This cozy, golden-hued sipper gets its warmth from a blend of turmeric, cardamom, ginger, and a whisper of cinnamon, gently heated until fragrant and steaming. Coconut oil lends a silky richness to the base, while honey stirred in at the end brings just the right touch of sweetness without overpowering the spice. A quick strain through a fine-mesh sieve leaves you with a smooth, velvety mug of golden milk, free of any stray spice flecks. It's the kind of drink that feels like a hug in a mug, perfect for winding down at night or easing into a slow morning. This one fits neatly into a dairy free routine, so you can enjoy that soothing turmeric-spice combo whenever the craving hits.

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Ingredients

2 servings

2 cups whole 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
¾ tsp ground cardamom
½ tsp ground ginger
⅛ tsp ground cinnamon
1 tbsp coconut oil butter or unsalted butter
Chef's tip
Use a stick or block-style dairy-free butter - not a soft tub spread - and swap one-for-one.
2 tbsp honey
¼ tsp pure vanilla powder (optional)

Instructions

1
Combine the milk, turmeric, cardamom, ginger, cinnamon, and coconut oil in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Whisk to blend the spices into the milk.
2
Heat, whisking occasionally, until the milk is steaming and small bubbles form around the edges, about 6–8 minutes. Do not let it boil.

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