Golden Milk

_20151216_102909First prepare “Golden Paste” which is the base for this drink:
1/2 cup turmeric powder
1 cup water
1 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
5 T coconut oil

1. Mix together – up to oil and cook over low flame 7-10 min. until thick.
2. Remove from heat and mix in the oil, whisk together.
3. Pour into a tightly covered jar and keep in fridge (up to two weeks).

To prepare “Golden Milk”:
1. Heat 1 cup milk (almond, oat etc.)
2. Mix in 1/2 – 1 tsp. golden paste.
3. Whisk in 1 tsp. honey and 1 tsp. coconut oil (olive ok too).
4. Sprinkle over a pinch of cinnamon, vanilla extract and nutmeg if desired,
(for an eggnog taste) and whisk together. Serve hot.