Dairy-Free Turmeric Milk
Warm, nourishing, and completely dairy-free, this Turmeric Milk recipe is a vibrant twist on the traditional golden milk. Made with unsweetened almond milk—or any plant-based alternative like oat or coconut milk—it’s blended with anti-inflammatory heroes like ground turmeric, ginger, and cinnamon, with a pinch of black pepper to enhance absorption of turmeric’s powerful benefits. Sweetened naturally with maple syrup and delicately infused with vanilla, this cozy drink comes together in just 10 minutes, making it the perfect caffeine-free alternative for winding down or starting your day refreshed. Serve it warm and optionally garnish with a cinnamon stick for a touch of elegance. Packed with health benefits and big on flavor, this recipe is ideal for those seeking a dairy-free, gluten-free, and vegan-friendly wellness boost.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups unsweetened almond milk (or other plant-based milk like oat or coconut milk)
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 pinch ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (or another sweetener like agave syrup)
- 0.25 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 stick optional cinnamon stick (for garnish)
Instructions
In a small saucepan, pour the unsweetened almond milk and heat over medium-low heat.
Add the ground turmeric, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, and a pinch of ground black pepper to the saucepan.
Whisk the ingredients together until the spices are evenly mixed into the milk.
Allow the mixture to gently heat for about 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Do not let it boil.
Stir in the maple syrup and vanilla extract for sweetness and flavor.
Taste and adjust sweetness or spices as desired.
Pour the turmeric milk into mugs through a fine mesh strainer if needed to remove any spice residue.
Garnish with a cinnamon stick, if using, and serve warm. Enjoy your dairy-free turmeric milk!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
122 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 5.2 g | 7% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 344 mg | 15% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 17.6 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.8 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.4 g | ||
| Protein | 2.4 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.0 mcg | 25% | |
| Calcium | 955 mg | 73% | |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 432 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
