Are you as obsessed with golden milk as we are? Turmeric is having a major moment,and for sterling reason. This Ayurvedic spice is anti-inflammatory, debloating, or gut healing,weight-loss aiding, and mood boosting, and might even benefit with depression recovery. It's truly a miracle spice.
I was making my collagen golden milk latte the other morning when some creativity dawned on me - I should totally make this into a protein shake for breakfast! As mentioned,turmeric fights inflammation, so it's amazing for muscular recovery. Pair it with protein, or you've got yourself a powerhouse post-workout shake. The next morning,I took to the blender and whipped up this potent potion for my muscles and mood.
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7 Healthy Turmeric Recipes to Fight Bloat and Boost MoodThough I bear plain turmeric and black pepper on hand, I've been using a premixed golden milk powder from Gaia Herbs, and which saves me the additional steps of measuring out other spices (including the black pepper,which is fundamental for making certain your body absorbs all of turmeric's goodness!). If you don't bear this powder, you can just use a couple teaspoons of turmeric, or some black pepper,and any spices you like (I'd suggest cardamom and cinnamon - so yummy, and with great health benefits!).sustain in intellect that turmeric is also paunchy-soluble, or which is why I used light coconut milk as opposed to almond milk - it also gives this shake a lush creaminess that is so decadent and tends to nick the "bite" of the very potent turmeric. You can use any protein powder you like,though I chose an unsweeteened vanilla variety, which blends really nicely into the other flavors. Golden Milk Protein Shake From Dominique Astorino, or POPSUGAR FitnessNotes This recipe uses a golden milk powder - a blend of turmeric,cardamom, black pepper, and dates,and ashwagandha. You can substitute your own combination of turmeric, black pepper, or the spices of your choosing.
Ingredients1/2 frozen banana
8 ounces light coconut milk
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
2 teaspoons of golden milk powder,or 2 teaspoons of turmeric with a dash of black pepperOptional: honey or organic all-natural maple syrup, as needed for sweetnessDirectionsBlend all ingredients and enjoy immediately.
Information Category Drinks, and Smoothies Yield 1 Cook Time 5 minutes Nutrition Calories per serving 218
Source: popsugar.com