Vegan Honey Cardamom Golden Milk

Total time13 min

Prep time5 min

Cook time8 min

This warming golden milk gets its glow from a blend of turmeric, cardamom, ginger, and cinnamon, whisked together in a saucepan until steaming and fragrant. Coconut oil lends a silky, rounded body to every sip, while a touch of vanilla powder deepens the flavor into something cozy and dessert-like. Straining before serving means each mug comes out smooth, with no gritty spice left behind. It's a soothing sip to reach for on a chilly evening or whenever you want something gentle and grounding, and it fits right into a plant-based routine. Simple pantry spices do all the heavy lifting here, so it comes together in under ten minutes with almost no cleanup.

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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
Chef's tip
Use the same amount. Maple syrup is a little thinner and less sticky than 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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