Golden Mylk

If you’re anything like me, there are some foods you only ever really have during certain times of the year. Iced coffee in summer, chili in the winter, you get the idea.

Unlike many, the last thing I crave during the Fall is the classic PSL. Aside from decorations on the doorstep or the occasional muffin, I really don’t want pumpkin anywhere near me. For me, Fall beverages only ever mean one thing (okay maybe two because I LIVE for a good chai latte!) and that is GOLDEN MYLK.

Golden mylk is a traditional Indian beverage made from mainly turmeric, coconut oil, coconut milk, black pepper, and ginger. This mix of spices has been used in Ayurvedic medicine to support immune function. Its benefits are one thing, its taste is another.

Golden mylk has somewhat of an earthy taste. The sweetness and fullness from the coconut milk balance out the more bitter taste in turmeric, whereas the ginger is just an added bonus.

A note about the ingredients…

Turmeric is a pungent spice known for its bright color and its antioxidant + anti-inflammatory properties.

Ginger is a root that is well known for its role in nausea and digestion.

Black pepper is necessary for turmeric to be absorbed (fun fact: this is because black pepper irritates our intestinal wall, allowing turmeric to be directly absorbed into the endothelial lining! You can buy certain forms of turmeric that can bypass the black pepper if you are someone who can’t handle too many spices.)

The fat content in Coconut milk + Coconut oil is also needed for turmeric to be absorbed in the body. Turmeric is fat-soluble, so similar to some vitamins, it needs to be dissolved in or latched on to fat to travel through the intestines and into our bloodstream.

And now for the recipe:

Ingredients:

10oz coconut milk (canned)

½ tbs coconut oil

1/2 tsp turmeric

¼ tsp cinnamon

1 tsp grated fresh ginger

Pinch of black pepper

1 tsp – 1 tbs honey or maple syrup, flavor to your liking.

Directions:

Add the coconut milk, spices, coconut oil, and sweetener of choice to a blender. When mixed well, transfer to a stovetop to heat up & enjoy!