Golden Milk (Turmeric Milk)
Warm milk simmered with turmeric, ginger, cinnamon and black pepper. Cosy, spiced and lightly sweet.
- Time10 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.45 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 165kcal
- 21.3gcarbs
- 19.8gof which sugars
- 4.7gfat
- 2.8gsaturates
- 8.8gprotein
- 0.6gfibre
- 0.3gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Pour the milk into a small pan and add the turmeric, cinnamon, ginger and black pepper.
- 2
Whisk over a medium heat until small bubbles appear around the edge. Do not let it boil hard.
- 3
Simmer gently for 5 minutes, whisking now and then, until it smells warm and spicy.
5 min - 4
Stir in the honey and vanilla.
- 5
Pour through a fine sieve into two mugs if you want it smooth, and serve hot. A sprinkle of cinnamon on top looks nice.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
