What Is Golden Milk?
Golden milk is a traditional Indian drink that has its roots in Ayurveda. In its simplest form it’s a blend of hot milk and ground turmeric. We like to enjoy it with additional spices such as ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, black pepper, clove, and cardamom. But turmeric is the star of the show! Turmeric is a vibrant yellowish-orange root that looks similar to ginger. It has been used in India for nearly 4,000 years and India still produces and consumes the majority of the world’s turmeric crop. But it has gained popularity throughout the world in part due to its vast medicinal uses. (source)
How to Make A Golden Milk Smoothie
The base of this smoothie is frozen banana for natural sweetness and a creamy texture. We tested other fruits and nothing quite worked. But if you’re trying (or prefer) to avoid banana, we include another option in the notes! For anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and digestion benefits, we included plenty of fresh ginger and ground turmeric. Black pepper boosts the absorption of turmeric, so we added that as well. And don’t forget cinnamon for more natural sweetness and warmth. Coconut milk keeps things super creamy, and as an optional touch, we threw in some fresh carrot juice to balance the banana flavor and provide an even more intense orange (golden) hue. We hope you LOVE this smoothie! It’s: CreamyNaturally sweetAnti-inflammatoryQuick + easy to make& Super delicious This would make the perfect quick breakfast or snack. For a little extra protein, add in some hemp seeds or protein powder of choice. And for the real deal, check out our 5-Minute Vegan Golden Milk!
More Smoothie Recipes
Want more healthy smoothie ideas? Check out our Carrot Ginger Turmeric Smoothie, Super Green Spirulina Smoothie, Almond Butter Blueberry Smoothie, and Creamy Zucchini Blueberry Smoothie. If you try this recipe, let us know! Leave a comment, rate it, and don’t forget to tag a photo #minimalistbaker on Instagram. Cheers, friends!
