{"id":180102,"title":"Golden milk (turmeric milk)","modified":"2026-10-03T01:45:05+02:00","plain":"Golden turmeric milk with no added sugar: a warm, spiced drink ready in 5 minutes.\n\n\n\nTurmeric turns the drink a deep yellow, ginger adds a gentle kick, and cinnamon softens the finish. This golden milk is a warm, plant-based drink infused with spices, with no added sugar. It takes 5 minutes to make with 250 ml of plant-based milk. This recipe joins my collection of keto drinks.\n\n\n\nWhat is golden milk?\n\n\n\nGolden milk takes its name from the bright color turmeric gives the drink. It is a warm drink made with a plant-based milk, flavored with turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, black pepper and a touch of star anise. You may get a little foam depending on the appliance and milk used, but its character comes mainly from the spice blend.\n\n\n\nA little sediment at the bottom is normal, especially with ground spices; stir before drinking to redistribute the turmeric and cinnamon. It is an aromatic drink for breakfast or a break, with around 353 kcal per serving.\n\n\n\nThe origins of this version\n\n\n\nWhat sets this version apart is the choice of coconut or oat milk as a base, and the addition of star anise, which brings an almost fresh anise note to the finish. Like many modern recipes, it prioritizes speed and a pleasant texture. Ground spices work well in a milk frother with a hot setting, while freshly grated turmeric and ginger are better suited to a brief infusion in a saucepan.\n\n\n\nAlong the same lines: Keto pumpkin spice latte.\n\n\n\nThe main ingredients\n\n\n\nThe recipe calls for 250 ml of coconut milk, whose carbohydrate content depends on the product. It adds body, creaminess and a sense of sweetness without added sugar, but coconut milk for cooking is not the same as a diluted coconut drink, so read the label carefully. Oat milk is the other option, with a more pronounced grain flavor and generally more carbohydrates, even without added sugar, making it better suited to a moderate-carbohydrate diet.\n\n\n\nTurmeric provides the color and character; use 1 to 2 ml of ground turmeric or a piece of fresh turmeric. The powder disperses easily, while fresh turmeric is brighter and very aromatic. It stains fingers and fabrics, so wipe up splashes quickly. Ginger lifts the deep notes of turmeric: it is easy to mix in when ground, but more fibrous and needs straining when freshly grated.\n\n\n\nCinnamon adds a mellow, woody note and a lingering finish without sugar. A pinch of black pepper brings everything to life with a little tingle. Half a star anise pod adds its anise aroma when briefly steeped, then strained out, in the saucepan version.\n\n\n\nTechnique and serving tips\n\n\n\nGentle heat is enough; a rolling boil is unnecessary and can alter the aromas, especially during a short infusion. Adapt the method to the form of the spices: ground spices go into a milk frother on a hot setting, up to a maximum of 250 ml, while grated rhizomes and the half star anise pod go into a small saucepan. Keep hard whole spices, such as star anise, out of the frother mechanism, and bear in mind that appliances that only whisk do not heat.\n\n\n\nAnother recipe in the same spirit: Iced chocolate with almond milk.\n\n\n\nServe immediately in a cup or heatproof glass. To store, cool quickly, refrigerate in a clean, sealed container, then stir before reheating gently without prolonged boiling, as the spices settle at the bottom and coconut-based milks can separate when cold. The carbohydrate content depends mainly on the milk base: check the carbohydrate line on the label, not just the sugars line, and do not subtract fiber a second time.\n\n\n\nFor another drink in the same family, discover my ube latte.\n\n\n\nFor everyday keto cooking, here are all my low-carb recipes.\n\n\n\n\n\n\tGolden milk\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t250 ml of coconut milk (low in carbs, or oat milk, moderate in carbs)1 to 2 ml ground turmeric (or a piece of fresh turmeric)1 teaspoon ground ginger (or a piece of fresh ginger)1 teaspoon cinnamonpinch black pepper0.5 star anise\t\n\t\n\t\tMilk frother and dried spicesPut the milk in the frother. Use the \"hot\" and \"250 ml\" settings.Add the ground spices.Pour the milk into the glass.Small saucepan and fresh spicesPour the milk into the small saucepan and heat.Grate the turmeric and ginger and add them. Add the pepper, star anise and cinnamon as well, and let steep briefly.Pour the milk through a small strainer into the glass.\t\n\t\n\t\tEquipment: Jug-style milk frother, Handheld milk frother, Small saucepan (and whisk), Grater (if using fresh turmeric and ginger), Pepper mill.\n\t\n\t\n\t\tBoissonsIndienne","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/marcwiner.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/180102","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/marcwiner.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/marcwiner.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/marcwiner.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/marcwiner.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=180102"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/marcwiner.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/180102\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/marcwiner.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/178489"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/marcwiner.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=180102"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/marcwiner.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=180102"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/marcwiner.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=180102"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}