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Prep Time | Dehydrator Time | Total Time | Serves | Level | Equipment |
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5 minutes | NA | 10 minutes | 2 | Beginner |
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Despite its growing popularity, I only recently discovered this easy-to-make traditional, Indian hot milk beverage, about a month ago. My initial experience with golden milk left me feeling energetic, albeit not at all jittery. In fact, there was a palpable sense of calm that lasted throughout the day. And lest you think me a victim of the so-called placebo effect, it has since replaced coffee as my go-to morning beverage, after water that is, because the results have been consistent, morning after morning, day after day.
There are numerous versions of the recipe online, they all include turmeric. You might even say that turmeric is the gold in golden milk. It not only gives the drink its deep yellow color and earthy flavor, but turmeric is also one of a class of plants known as adaptogens. And as the name implies, they help the body adapt to and/or resist stress. However, that's just part of the story. Clinical research, including studies involving human, has found that adaptogens may confer myriad other health benefits including;
anti-inflammation
increased antioxidant capacity of the body
improved focus
improved memory
lower risk of Alzheimer
lower risk of heart disease
lower risk of cancer
It seems the aforementioned sense of calm is mediated by curcumin, turmeric's active ingredient. And yet, in case you haven't notice, neither turmeric, curcumin, ginger or black pepper are among the ingredients listed above. Not to worry though!! We replaced the turmeric with an equal amount SaLubre's Adapt2It Superfood Soothie Blend. This convenient, synergistic fusion of 3 powerful adaptogens, including turmeric, ashwagandha and lion's mane. We have even added the ginger and black pepper. All you have to do is add your favorite non-dairy milk and the cinnamon and vanilla. Cardamom and star anise are great options, as well. In either case, ENJOY!!!
Very Golden Milk Recipe
Ingredients:
Bisque
1 1/2 cups full-fat coconut milk or other non-dairy milk of choice
1 1/2 cups unsweetened, unflavored almond milk {Click here for DIY recipe.)
1 1/2 teaspoon Adapt2It Superfood Soothie Blend
1 whole cinnamon stick or 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon liquid vanilla (Click here for DIY recipe) or 1/4 teaspoon vanilla powder
1 tablespoon coconut oil/butter (optional to add richness and improve absorption)
2 tablespoons raw honey, agave nectar, maple syrup or other sweetener of choice
Preparation:
Step 1
Add coconut milk, almond milk, coconut oil (optional), Adapt2It Superfood Soothie Blend, cardamom and cinnamon and sweetener of choice, to the saucepan.
Step 2
Cut the top off of the dried chipotle pepper. Remove some of the seeds for a milder salsa.
Step 3
Heat over medium-high heat, whisking to thoroughly combine the ingredients. Cook until the mixture starts to simmer, just before it starts to boil.
Step 3
Serve immediately, dividing the contents, equally, except the cinnamon stick, between 2 mugs. Leftovers stored covered, in the refrigerator will last for up to 3 days.