Golden Milk

Name: Golden Milk
Ingredients: 1/2 cup coconut cream* or canned coconut milk, preferably organic; 2 tablespoons maple syrup, preferably organic; 1 1-in. piece fresh ginger, peeled; 1 1-in. piece fresh turmeric root*, peeled; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; About 1/2 tsp. cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom; Pinch of freshly ground pepper; Coconut oil (optional)

9 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1/2 cup coconut cream* or canned coconut milk, preferably organic
2 tablespoons maple syrup, preferably organic
1 1-in. piece fresh ginger, peeled
1 1-in. piece fresh turmeric root*, peeled
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
About 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
Pinch of freshly ground pepper
Coconut oil (optional)

Directions

1

Put almond milk, coconut cream, maple syrup, ginger, turmeric root and ground turmeric, 1/2 tsp. cinnamon, the cardamom, and pepper in a blender and blend until well combined and frothy on top, about 30 seconds. Strain through a nut-milk bag or large, doubled piece of damp cheesecloth set over a bowl and squeeze to get all the liquid out; discard pulp.
2

Chill golden milk and serve cold, with a sprinkle of cinnamon. Or heat until hot and serve with a little coconut oil on top, if you like, plus a sprinkle of cinnamon.
3

*Desouky likes to use So Delicious Dairy Free brand culinary coconut milk, which has a thick, creamy texture like coconut cream. You can also use the top layer of fat and milk from a can of coconut milk. Find fresh turmeric at well-stocked grocery stores.