Nourishing Turmeric Milk (golden milk)

Nourishing Turmeric Milk

Author: Leanne Vogel adapted from Mamasu

Recipe type: Vegan (option), Paleo, Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Refined sugar-free, Yeast-free, Corn-free, Grain-free, Egg-free

Prep time: 10 mins

Cook time: 12 hours

Total time: 12 hours 10 mins

Serves: 4

Defy age and neutralize free radicals with this dairy-free milk recipe made with soaked almonds, soft medjool dates and loads of antioxidant-rich turmeric.

Ingredients

1 cup almonds, soaked for 12-24 hours
4 cups water
4 medjool dates, pits removed
1 tablespoon raw organic honey, optional
1 teaspoon organic turmeric
¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

To soak almonds, add to a clean mason jar and cover with water. Cover and refrigerate for 12 hours. Strain and rinse almonds before using in this recipe.
Add almonds and 4 cups of water to the jug of your high-powered blender. Blend on high for 1 minute.
Strain with a nut milk bag by pouring the mixture through the bag into a clean bowl.
Clean out the jug and transfer the almond milk back to the jug. Add remaining ingredients and blend until smooth.
Transfer to a clean mason jar, cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days.

Notes

Honey - can assist in the healing of infections, reduce the allergy response, heal wounds, and much more. But, if you are vegan, feel free to omit completely.
Medjool dates - are loaded with B vitamins (great for your skin + hair)
Turmeric - the more you use, the better. Once you've made 1 batch and enjoyed it, see if you can increase to another teaspoon, and another, and another, to find your sweet spot. I like this milk with 2 teaspoons of turmeric but it may be a bit too much for people.
Adaptation from Mamasu - I was introduced to the concept of turmeric milk from Mamasu, a new juice delivery program in Calgary. Their "Golden Milk" was just too good, I had to make my own!

Recipe by Healthful Pursuit at https://www.healthfulpursuit.com/2014/06/golden-almond-milk/