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    Home » Drinks and Cocktails » Warm Turmeric Cinnamon Milk

    Warm Turmeric Cinnamon Milk

    Published: Oct 20, 2014 · Modified: Nov 23, 2020 by Elaine · This post may contain Amazon affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This blog generates income via ads · 121 Comments

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    If you ever have trouble sleeping, try a mug of this Warm Cinnamon Turmeric Milk. Made with your choice of milk, honey and spices, this Golden Milk has amazing health benefits.

    Warm Turmeric Cinnamon Milk in a glass mug with a cinnamon stick


    This Warm Turmeric Cinnamon Milk is smooth, sweet, and comforting. Sipping a warm mug of this "golden milk" is my favourite way to relax, not only because it is soothing, but because I know I am giving my body a healthy treat.

    And while this warm cinnamon milk has amazing health benefits, here's another plus: it may help you sleep!

    Jump to:
    • ❤️ Why you'll love this Golden Milk recipe
    • 🛒 Ingredients
    • 🥄 How to make turmeric cinnamon milk
    • 👍🏼 Helpful Tips
    • ⏰ Save time! Make a batch of turmeric spice mix
    • 🔁 Possible variations for special diets
    • 😊 Health benefits of turmeric and cinnamon
    • 🎁 Give this turmeric spice mix as a gift!
    • 🗒 More healthy turmeric recipes
    • 🗒More healthy drink recipes to try
    • 📖 Recipe

    ❤️ Why you'll love this Golden Milk recipe

    • A recipe for sleep: When I'm occasionally wandering the house at 3 a.m., I'll heat up a mug of this Golden Milk and be back to sleep in no time. It has a definite calming effect on me, allowing me to relax back into sleep
    • Relax and unwind before bed: this golden milk is smooth and soothing.
    • Improve your sleep: start the night off calmly and relax into sleep.
    • Simple ingredients: milk (your choice of cow's milk or plant-based milk), honey, spices and optional coconut oil!
    • Quick to make: simply heat and stir.
    • Save time: mix up the turmeric spice mix in advance so you can make a mug of this in minutes.
    • Tasty: a slightly sweet, slightly spicy w.arm tasty beverage
    Overhead view of a glass mug of Golden milk.

    🛒 Ingredients

    To make one cup of turmeric cinnamon milk, here's what you'll need:

    • milk:  cow's milk, or any plant-based milk like almond milk, cashew milk, coconut milk, oat milk, etc.
    • honey: a teaspoon or so is all you need. If you don't have honey, you can substitute maple syrup.
    • coconut oil:  a teaspoon. You can substitute ghee for coconut oil, or you can leave it out.
    • spices:  ¼ teaspoon each of ground turmeric, ground ginger, ground cinnamon and ground cardamom. If you don't have cardamom, you can substitute a dash of ground cloves or nutmeg instead.
    • black pepper: a dash of freshly ground pepper may help your body to absorb curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric.
    Ingredients for Warm Turmeric Cinnamon Milk

    🥄 How to make turmeric cinnamon milk

    1. In a small saucepan, gently heat milk of your choice with honey and optional coconut oil over medium heat. Stir occasionally.
    2. Bring to the point just below a boil, when small bubbles form around the edge of the pan.
    3. Remove from the heat and whisk in the spices until well blended.
    4. Let stand for a few minutes, then strain through a fine-mesh strainer, if desired. This step is optional. The spices that don't dissolve will settle to the bottom of your mug.
    5. Add a cinnamon stick if you'd like, stir and sip!

    👍🏼 Helpful Tips

    If you have fresh ginger or fresh turmeric (and time) the flavour will be even more delicious. Use a microplane or fine grater to grate a little into the warm milk. The amount you use will depend on your preference. Start with a little and taste as you go. You can always add more.

    Add a sprinkle of freshly ground black pepper (it may enhance the curcumin in turmeric) stir, and enjoy!

    Saucepan and ingredients for Golden Milk

    ⏰ Save time! Make a batch of turmeric spice mix

    Who has time to open all those little jars of ground spices and measure ingredients? Not me. Especially in the middle of the night!

    After the first time I made this, I decided that once was enough, so I made a big batch and stored it in a small Mason jar. Now I just add a teaspoon of the powdered spice mix to my warm milk and honey.

    Remember to add the black pepper just before serving. Pepper works hand in hand with curcumin, increasing your body's ability to absorb it.

    🔁 Possible variations for special diets

    This warm cinnamon turmeric milk recipe is naturally gluten-free.

    • Keep it keto:  Use Lacanto Monkfruit Sweetener with erythritol instead of honey. Use any plant-based milk like almond, cashew, soy or coconut milk.
    • Keep it paleo: Use honey or maple syrup and plant-based milk.
    • Keep it vegan: Use maple syrup and plant-based milk.
    Warm Turmeric Cinnamon Milk with a cinnamon stick

    😊 Health benefits of turmeric and cinnamon

    You may have heard claims that turmeric is one of the "world's healthiest foods" and that it has amazing anti-inflammatory properties. Did you know that you've probably been eating it since you were a child?

    Curcumin, the pigment that gives turmeric its bright yellow colour, is an ingredient of the mustard you likely smeared on your hot dogs and hamburgers in the past.

    • Turmeric: This amazing root has been used as a spice in Indian cooking and medicine for hundreds of years and is a key ingredient in most curries. More recent research shows that it also has antioxidant, anti-cancer, anti-aging, anti-Alzheimer's, liver detox (the list goes on . . .) benefits. You can read 10 Proven Health Benefits of Turmeric here. It may also help to relieve joint pain.
    • Ginger: aids in digestion, calming the stomach, and helping you to relax.
    • Cinnamon: like turmeric, cinnamon has both anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It may also help to control your blood sugar.
    • Cardamom: This spice may help to lower blood pressure, fight cancer cells, reduce inflammation and help with digestion.

    I'm not a dietician. I enjoy learning about the health benefits of foods and sharing what I've found online here with my readers.

    🎁 Give this turmeric spice mix as a gift!

    Here's an idea for a gift for someone who might like this golden milk, too. Scoop equal amounts of the spices into a spice jar, add a cinnamon stick and a label with the recipe and give to an appreciative friend.

    Warm Turmeric Cinnamon Spice Mix in jars with gift tags

    See those cute little recipe tags in the photo above? Here's my gift to you! Download and print these on card stock to make gift tags.
    Click here for your printable Warm Turmeric Cinnamon Milk Spice Mix gift tags. 

    🗒 More healthy turmeric recipes

    Make a commitment to include turmeric in your diet. Your body will thank you. Try these other healthy turmeric recipes, too!

    • Tropical Turmeric Smoothie: my favourite smoothie
    • Ginger Turmeric Tonic: a refreshing turmeric tonic made with lemon, honey and ginger.
    • Mango Turmeric Overnight Oats: a healthy start to your day!
    • Honey Dijon Turmeric Chicken: easy and delicious
    • 7 Delicious Ways to Add Turmeric to your Diet: 7 deliciously healthy turmeric recipes

    When you make this turmeric cinnamon milk, please leave a comment and a star rating below. I love hearing when you've made one of my recipes! Subscribe to my newsletter and have new recipes delivered straight to your inbox.

    🗒More healthy drink recipes to try

    • 3-Ingredient Pineapple Ginger Beer Mocktail
    • Apple Cider Ginger Beer Mocktail
    • Ginger Turmeric Tonic
    • Sugar-Free Watermelon Lemonade with Monkfruit

    📖 Recipe

    overhead view of a mug of warm turmeric cinnamon milk with a cinnamon stick

    Warm Turmeric Cinnamon Milk

    Warm Turmeric Cinnamon Milk, also known as Golden Milk is a nutritious beverage with amazing health benefits. It may also help you sleep.
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    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: American, Middle Eastern
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 1
    Calories: 97kcal
    Author: Elaine
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    Ingredients

    • 1 cup milk of your choice, plant-based like almond milk, or dairy milk
    • 1 teaspoon honey
    • 1 teaspoon coconut oil (optional)
    • ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
    • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
    • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
    • freshly ground black pepper

    Instructions

    • In a small saucepan, gently heat milk of your choice with honey and optional coconut oil over medium heat. Stir occasionally and bring to the point where it is almost boiling, with small bubbles forming around the edge of the pan.
    • Remove from the heat and whisk in the spices until well blended. Let stand for a few minutes, then strain through a fine-mesh strainer, if desired. Add a sprinkle of freshly ground black pepper (to enhance the curcumin in turmeric), stir and enjoy!

    To Make a Large Batch of Warm Turmeric Cinnamon Milk Spice Mix

    • Combine ¼ cup each of turmeric, cinnamon, ginger and cardamom. Stir and store in a jar. When you're ready to make a cup of Turmeric Cinnamon Milk, use 1 teaspoon of this spice mix to make 1 cup of Warm Turmeric Cinnamon Milk.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1teaspoon | Calories: 97kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 326mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Calcium: 300mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Shawana Sarjeant

      July 10, 2021 at 10:16 pm

      Up up up, good

      Reply
      • Elaine

        July 15, 2021 at 7:33 pm

        Happy to hear that!

        Reply
    2. Janet

      March 09, 2021 at 6:32 pm

      5 stars
      This was delicious and soothing!

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        March 10, 2021 at 6:46 am

        I'm so glad you enjoyed it, Janet! Thanks for commenting!

        Reply
    3. Rae Lee

      January 17, 2021 at 7:55 am

      Made this yesterday and it’s the best pain free night of sleep I’ve had in years, thanks for sharing this recipe.
      I used coconut sugar as my sweetener and topped it with SO coconut dairy free whip cream, delicious!

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        January 17, 2021 at 12:52 pm

        Happy to hear that! Love the coconut whip on top! Great idea.

        Reply
    4. Sandy Knevitt

      September 26, 2020 at 5:19 am

      5 stars
      Fabulous results thanks

      Reply
    5. Maputa

      July 26, 2020 at 12:50 pm

      I tried this recipe three days ago. It is delicious and has helped me with my insomnia. Thank you

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        July 27, 2020 at 12:20 am

        I'm happy to hear that!

        Reply
    6. Tia

      June 09, 2020 at 8:52 pm

      I love this! Made it for the whole family and everyone enjoyed it. I strained it after steeping the spices for a few minutes and it was perfect!

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        June 09, 2020 at 9:40 pm

        So great that your whole family enjoyed it! Thanks so much for letting me know.

        Reply
    7. Judy

      January 14, 2020 at 9:11 am

      Can I use water instead of milk? I don't drink any milks but would like to try this.

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        January 14, 2020 at 10:40 am

        Yes you can, Judy. I will then be turmeric tea, which is good, too!

        Reply
    8. Sanghmitra

      November 02, 2019 at 9:44 am

      I boil turmeric with milk and warm it and then drink.Is it beneficial

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        November 02, 2019 at 7:25 pm

        Absolutely!

        Reply
    9. Donna

      September 30, 2019 at 6:04 pm

      5 stars
      Hello
      My question is about tumeric itself. I read an article recently about tumeric containing a dangerous amount of lead. Especially tumeric imported from Bangladesh. Do u have a preferred brand of tumeric to use.

      Thanks!

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        October 01, 2019 at 4:32 pm

        Hi Donna, Thanks for a great question! I’d suggest asking your local grocery store or health food supplier for the source of their turmeric so you can make an informed decision. Hope this helps!

        Reply
    10. Vanessa

      August 23, 2019 at 12:57 pm

      Thanks for sharing! Can I make a batch or better one at a time?

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        August 24, 2019 at 7:17 am

        Making a batch would work. Just stir before serving as some of the spices may have settled to the bottom.

        Reply
    11. Suzanne

      August 23, 2019 at 12:57 pm

      This looks so good! What a great bedtime treat for kids to help them doze off faster (hopefully!)

      Reply
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