As I’ve been scrolling through Pinterest lately I keep seeing more on the wonderful benefits of turmeric. Many were for DIY masks, while others for something called turmeric milk. Now you and I may know turmeric as the main ingredient in curry, but it’s been shown it also spices things up in the health department.
Turmeric has been known to:
- cure heartburn and indigestion
- Prevent heart attacks
- Fight cancer
- Fight Depression
- Boost immunity (Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory)
- & is full of antioxidants
After all that I knew I had to buy some and see for myself if turmeric lived up to the hype. Eventually I am going to experiment with the facial masks, but I’ve had a hankering for a hot chocolate substitute lately and decided to test this turmeric milk everyone kept writing about, or as one blogger put it, the Golden Elixir.
Drink To Your Health with this Turmeric Milk Recipe
Note: I was initially worried about the taste because I’m not a huge fan of curry, but I had nothing to worry about. It was DELICIOUS. Like hot Chocolate’s more Pumpkin-like, gingery cousin. I’ve yet to try out this famous Pumpkin Spice Latte but in my imagination, it takes like that. Speaking of PSL’s, if you love them you will probably also love this pumpkin spice face mask. Also, since this drink contains no caffeine it’s safe to drink right before bed.
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So here we go!
WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
- 2 cups milk of choice (I used vanilla cashew, but any kind will work)
- 1 tablespoon honey (natural sugar is best, but you could always buy a sweetened nut milk too and use less honey)
- 1/2 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- pinch of black pepper *
**The pepper is odd, but necessary. Doctors smarter than I am found out that our bodies are able to absorb the healthy properties of turmeric better with the assistance of a little black pepper.)
STEPS:
- Pour all into a small saucepan, stir well, and bring to a boil.
- Once it reaches a boil immediately turn the heat down to simmer and let it do its work for 15-20 minutes. (During my first batch I left to go move my laundry from the washer to the dryer and the whole thing boiled over. Don’t be like me.)
- Enjoy. And trust me, you will!
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Wow, this sounds really interesting. I had no idea of all of the benefits of tumeric, going to try this instead of my evening tea! Thanks for sharing.
You will not be disappointed!
I love turmeric! I have one of these often. Great post!
Curing heartburn is a new one for me! I knew it works wonders in other areas but its so good I get to treat my heartburn that’s been killing me for these last couple of weeks! Thanks for sharing! #HappyThanksForGiving
Moni – I hope it helps!
Good for acid reflux? Need to try then! Thanks Sarah.
I hope it helps!
Good Morning Sarah. Tried last night and this mixture is it one cup to drink all at once or can you save in refrig. and heat up again? How much do you drink?
I liked the taste also. No heartburn last night.
Hi Aunt Sharon! I usually drink the whole thing, but I think it’s also fine to save and drink the rest the next day. I also made a couple cups last night and I forgot it helps with sleep too!
I’ve never tried using turmeric before but keep hearing good things about it! I’m willing to give it a try!
I’ve heard so many things about turmeric milk but have yet to try. I need to give this recipe a whirl!
Absolutely. I’m pretty sure you will love it.
Turmeric Milk is something I have never heard of before. IT sounds like there are some really great benefits. I will definitely be researching more. Thanks for sharing.
And it’s delicious!!
I’ve been wanting to try tumeric milk for awhile now! Thanks for the recipe, it looks so pretty and delicious!
Oh gosh, you had me until the pepper! I hate pepper. But I get it, it’s necessary in this one. I’ll try it. The rest actually sounds good.
I hear ya! Luckily you can’t really taste the pinch.
Interesting, I will need to try it. Pinning.
Inserting!!! I need to try this.
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I am so sharing this, and the post about the turmeric mask too. I’ve been trying to find this recipe for awhile now. This is the most comprehensive one I’ve read so far.
I’m glad you think so! Thanks
Looooove turmeric milk!!! Tastes almost like chai to me :)
Yes! I think that’s what I meant to say about the flavor. Definitely tastes like a warm, sweet chai.
I heard so many good things about turmeric, Sarah! This recipe is something I think I can actually make myself. Thank you for the tip about adding in the black pepper ;)
Absolutely! I hope you enjoy it Berniedette!
I’ve been hearing about the benefits of turmeric a lot lately and bought some specially to make your mask (which was a winner btw). Now I can try the milk too. Thanks Sarah
Two for one!
Turmeric is just the best, isn’t it?
Rachel – sure is :)
I’ve read some great things about Turmeric Milk lately. Thanks for sharing this recipe, I’m going to definitely give it a try!
This looks like a great drink! I need to try it!
I need to try this! I hear it’s great for insomnia too! Pinned.
Ooh I didn’t know that but I just love how they keep coming out with more benefits
I’ve been hearing about the fab properties of turmeric, and have been wanting to try this. Glad I saw your post as a reminder – thank you!
Oooh cool! I’ve been trying to incorporate more turmeric in my diet, but have just kind of been forcing it by mixing it into juice or water. This seems like a much more pleasant way. Thanks for sharing!
Yes – it’s delicious I promise.
I love turmeric but have never tried it as a drink. I think I’m going to go try this out now. Thanks for sharing!
I hope you like it!
This is so different from you typical health drinks Ive seen. Tumeric and milk sound like an interesting combo.
I have been putting turmeric in tea and almond milk. I have only seen a couple of recipes for face masks, but you got me curious! I wonder if you leave it on too long if it will stain your face like it does your hands! haha
haha no it won’t stain! (Although you will have to wash your face about 100 times.) ;)
Love this! Before you mentioned the taste of the drink, I was worried myself because I also don’t like that curry taste either! Glad to know it is better and flavorful!
No it’s delicious! Tastes like a sweet chai latte I think.
I’m STILL to jump on the turmeric milk bandwagon. I’ve heard so many good things, but like you, I’ve been afraid of the taste because I’m not such a big curry fan.
You’ve convinced me, though. I’ll start my turmeric drinking journey with this recipe. :)
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Awesome – I pretty much guarantee you will love the taste!
Mmm! I’ve always wanted to try this out but was too scared … I think I’ll have to give it a go! I like that you added honey in to make it a bit sweeter :) Delish! There are so many health benefits of numeric which I never even knew about! :)
Sam, it is so amazing. I just made it for my friend and I last night and she was blown away by the taste.
I’ve been seeing tumeric lattes everywhere recently! I already have all the ingredients readily available at home so I’ll definitely have to give it a try.
Woohoo!
I’ve been seeing articles about turmeric milk a lot lately. Never tried it though. What is the taste like?
Like a sweet chair latte!
This sounds so interesting! I haven’t tried turmeric milk yet. I will give it a try!
I just started adding Turmeric to my daily supplement routine. I have never had it this way; need to try it:)
This sounds super comforting – I definitely want to try it out!
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Had no idea turmeric could do all these healthy things. Nice to use something natural to help.
I have heard so often that turmeric is so good for you. I try to add it to all my recipes. I will try this one.
I’ve always been curious about trying turmeric milk. I’ll have to try this!
I’ve never heard of this recipe. I think I may have to try it since it has all these benefits.
I keep hearing about the benefits of turmeric so I definitely need to try this! I add it to smoothies on occasion, when I remember, but I would love it in a warm drink with the cooler weather!
I still need to try in smoothies. That’s next on my to-do list!
I’ve been hearing about Tumeric for years but I have never tried it. This recipe looks yummy!
I love this drink and drink a similar one often. So yummy and nourishing!
This sounds so interesting. However, the health benefits of turmeric are incredible.
Turmeric milk recipe my favorite.
This sounds really tasty and healthy! I love the idea of trying it with vanilla cashew milk.
Yes it is downright delicious!
Hi. You mention curry in your recipe note. Are curry and turmeric the same thing? They do look alike! But now I’m curious. I want to try this recipe very soon.
Turmeric is one spice in curry. It gives it its main flavor but there are a bunch of other yummy spices in it, too.
Hello, I’m curious why it has to heat for so long 15 to 20 minutes is that absolutely necessary?
It’s to help everything mix better or else it may still be separated.