Chai Golden Milk
As demonstrated in the “Spiced” episode of Live It – November 2018
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk, any kind
- 1 tsp honey or other sweetener (optional)
- ¼ tsp coconut oil, olive oil or avocado oil
- Freshly ground black pepper
- ½–1 tsp spice blend*:
- 1 Tbsp ground turmeric
- 1 Tbsp ground ginger
- 1 Tbsp cinnamon
- 1 Tbsp cardamom
*Store in a glass jar in a dark, cool, dry place. This spice blend is also excellent added to pumpkin/squash soup and applesauce!
Instructions
Gently warm milk in a saucepan or microwave. Milk should be hot, but not boiling. Whisk in honey, oil, and ½–1 tsp spice blend. Top with freshly ground black pepper. Drink immediately and enjoy! It is normal for some of the spices to settle to the bottom.
Notes
Oil (fat) and black pepper are included in this recipe because both help increase the absorption of curcumin, the active constituent in turmeric. Feel free to omit the oil if you are using a milk that contains fat, such as 2% or whole milk.
To decrease calories and carbohydrate, try using unsweetened almond milk and use a non-nutritive sweetener, such as stevia or monk fruit extract. The sweetener may also be decreased or omitted altogether.
Nutrition Facts
Amount per serving
1 serving per recipe
Calories 120.5
Total Fat 1.5 g
Saturated Fat 1.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.2 g
Cholesterol 5.0 mg
Sodium 103.9 mg
Potassium 414.0 mg
Total Carbohydrate 19.4 g
Dietary Fiber 0.6 g
Sugars 18.3 g
Protein 8.5 g
Live It is a cooking demonstration presented by the Nutrition Food Service and Wellness Departments at Parkview Health. Each episode is hosted by dietitian Andrea Miller, with a goal of showcasing nutrient-dense foods and teaching viewers doable ways to use them in order to promote wellness in our community.
For more recipes and to watch past episodes of Live It, visit www.www.chwchospital.org/live-it.