The summer version of golden milk — cold, creamy, and ready in 2 minutes.
Serves: 1
Ingredients
• 300 ml oat milk (or milk of choice)
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp raw honey or maple syrup
• ¼ tsp ground black pepper
• ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 cup ice cubes
Method
1. Make turmeric paste: Mix turmeric, honey, black pepper, and cinnamon with 2 tbsp warm water to form a paste.
2. Fill glass: Fill a glass with ice. Pour in oat milk.
3. Combine and serve: Stir in the turmeric paste until fully dissolved. Froth with a handheld frother if desired.
Tip: Make a turmeric concentrate ahead of time and store in the fridge. Shake with cold milk and ice when needed.
Health Facts
★ Turmeric (cold preparation): Curcumin is still bioavailable in cold drinks when combined with black pepper and a fat source like oat milk.
★ Oat milk (beta-glucan): The soluble fibre in oats helps lower LDL cholesterol and supports a healthy gut microbiome.
★ Cinnamon: Helps stabilise blood sugar — particularly useful as a morning drink before breakfast.
★ Raw honey: A natural prebiotic that feeds beneficial gut bacteria, with antimicrobial and antioxidant properties.
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