Anti Inflammatory Golden Milkshake
This Anti Inflammatory Golden Milkshake is made with almond milk, turmeric, ginger and cinnamon, all great ingredients for reducing inflammation. Not only does this milkshake taste delicious, but it’s good for you too!
Anti Inflammatory Golden Milkshake
As someone who lives with an autoimmune disease on a daily basis, I am finding it increasingly important to find anti inflammatory foods and recipes to incorporate into my diet.
Personally, I am limited due to an array of food allergies. However, that doesn’t stop my trying to incorporate small changes when and where possible.
I believe that is the best place to start, introduce foods and make changes as you go along, rather than try and change everything at once which can be overwhelming.
If you or someone you know also deals with inflammatory issues, I hope you’ll give this anti inflammatory golden milkshake a try, and see if it helps improve symptoms.
You can also add or swap the ingredients, to fit your personal needs, as necessary.
My tasty golden milkshake that is full of goodness and flavorful too.
Why does Golden Milkshake help with inflammation?
The main ingredients in my milkshake are ginger, turmeric, cinnamon, nutmeg and black pepper and each of these ingredients have anti inflammatory properties. I blend these spices with almond milk as dairy free milks also help to reduce inflammation.
What milks are anti inflammatory?
Dairy milk is considered to be inflammatory, whereas non dairy milks are anti inflammatory. I have used almond milk in my milkshake, but you could also use soy, coconut, hemp or oat milks. I suggest that you use the non dairy milk that you enjoy drinking yourself.
How to make Anti Inflammatory Golden Milkshake?
- Prepare all your ingredients.
- Place all the ingredients into a blender and blend on high until everything is well incorporated.
- Divide between two glasses and enjoy immediately.
Anti Inflammatory Golden Milkshake ingredients & substitutions:
- ALMOND MILK: I use almond milk as that is my favorite non-dairy milk. However, you can use any other non-dairy milk that you like to drink.
- BANANA: I add one overripe banana to my milkshake as they are rich in nutrients and full of fiber.
- CARROT: Adding a carrot to the milkshake not only adds to your 5-a-day, but carrots are extremely nutrient rich and full of Vitamin C.
- GINGER: Fresh root ginger has been used for many years and is know for its health properties. It has been used to aid digestion and also helps reduce nausea.
- TURMERIC: Turmeric is rich in curcumin which can help in controlling inflammation.
- CINNAMON: Cinnamon is anti inflammatory and well known for its benefits in reducing blood sugar levels.
- NUTMEG: Ground nutmeg has a whole host of health benefits from anti inflammatory properties, to relieving pain soothing indigestion and aiding insomnia.
- BLACK PEPPER: Full of anti-oxidants, black pepper also has anti inflammatory properties.
Coconut Whipped Cream Topping:
The coconut whipped cream topping tastes great and is simple to prepare and store. However, it is entirely optional and you can leave it off if you prefer.
Here’s how to make it:
- Place a can of full-fat coconut milk in the fridge overnight.
- When ready to use, open the can (do not shake).
- Scrape off the top thick layer only and add to the mixing bowl of a stand mixer.
- Mix for 3-4 minutes and then enjoy as a topping on your freshly blended golden milk smoothie.
- Store leftover coconut whipped cream in the fridge for up to a week.
When is it best to drink Golden Milkshake?
I enjoy my milkshake either first thing in the morning as a pick me up. However, it also makes a great relaxing and soothing drink just before bedtime.
Recipe hints & tips:
- Adjust the spicing. If there are any spices that you really don’t enjoy eating, then leave the out. However, try and add a little more of the others to compensate.
- Adapt the consistency of your milkshake by adding extra ice for a thicker smoothie or additional almond milk to thin the smoothie out depending on desired consistency.
- Freeze your bananas. We all have times when our bananas become too ripe, so rather than waste them I like to slice them and freeze them into portions. Ready to take out of the freezer and make up into a golden milkshake any time I want.
Don’t miss this other Anti Inflammatory Recipe here at When Is Dinner:
Anti Inflammatory Golden Milkshake
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond milk or other non-dairy milk
- 1 overripe banana frozen and sliced
- 1 medium carrot peeled and sliced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger peeled
- ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- A pinch of black pepper
- Ice if desired
- Optional: coconut whipped cream topping
Instructions
Notes
*For optional coconut whipped cream topping, simply place a can of full-fat coconut milk in the fridge overnight.
When ready to use, open (do not shake) and scrape off the top thick layer only - and add to the mixing bowl of a stand mixer.
Mix for 3-4 minutes and then enjoy as a topping on your freshly blended golden milk smoothie.
Store leftover coconut whipped cream in the fridge for up to a week.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
2Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 357Total Fat: 17gSaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 199mgCarbohydrates: 49gFiber: 7gSugar: 34gProtein: 7g
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Ninja Professional 72oz Countertop Blender with 1000-Watt Base and Total Crushing Technology for Smoothies, Ice and Frozen Fruit (BL610), Black
Organic Turmeric Root Powder w/Curcumin | Lab Tested for Purity | 100% Raw from India | 8oz Bag by Feel Good OrganicsAnti-Inflammatory Cookbook: 500 Tasty Recipes to Reduce InflammationThe Anti-Inflammatory Diet Slow Cooker Cookbook: Prep-and-Go Recipes for Long-Term HealingThe Complete Anti-Inflammatory Diet for Beginners: A No-Stress Meal Plan with Easy Recipes to Heal the Immune SystemThe Anti-Inflammatory Diet & Action Plans: 4-Week Meal Plans to Heal the Immune System and Restore Overall HealthAnti-Inflammatory Diet for Beginners: 500 Quick and Easy Beginners Anti-Inflammatory Weight Loss Recipes to Fight Inflammation, Preventing Disease and Stay Healthy
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Sounds tasty, could modify some ingredients and make it work for you.
Sounds great. I make mixed berry smoothies with almond milk and flax.
Because the Anti Inflammatory Golden Milkshake looks as delicious as it does, I can’t wait to try this special recipe out. I only hope I will be able do as good as you did in the heartwarming photos.
I’m not sur e I could eat this even though it says anti inflammatory. I have a lactose intolanacy in ANY product .. or anything I put in my body. For example…I just found out I was allergic to a medicine because one of the ingredients in the coating in the medicine was lactose, so I couldn’t take the medicine. Since lactose is very prominent in dairy items I am more cautious about making sure I don’t eat much or many items containing any dairy… like coconut or almond milks. Thanks for the recipe though.
Thanks for the chance.
This sounds like it would be good also for inflammation from Lyme Disease
This would be good for me but I’m not sure about how this would taste.
Wow, this would come in handy with my Osteoarthritis and Fibromyalgia. Thanks and God bless!
This is great.
I like anything pumpkin, so this is a recipe I would try.
This sounds really good and I already have all of the ingredients on hand so I am going to make it this week.
Sounds great, will definitely save for later
My husband suffers from reactive arthritis that he deleveloped after a bad case of salmonells. I will be trying this to see if it helps give him any relief.
I have heard of Golden Milk but haven’t tried it yet.
This sounds like a good milkshake, I think this would be good for my husband.
I will have to try this
This Anti Inflammatory Golden Milkshake Recipe sounds like a great tasting fall drink.
Thank you for sharing this recipe. I’m always looking for recipes to help with my chronic pain.
My husband has rheumatoid arthritis and this seems like something he might want to try.
I have several health issues and i can’t wait to try this! Thnaks.
I struggle with RA. I am very mindful of the foods I eat to prevent flares.
sounds like this milkshake will have some zing to it
This looks like a great milkshake to try out.
Sounds like a really interesting flavor and might give it a try. Very good to taste new flavors.
Thanks for the recipe. My husband is looking for new anti-inflammatory foods to try.
The milkshake looks delicious and healthy too.
I tried a similar drink for a while. This recipe looks really good.
Thanks for the recipe. I have a friend that I will be sharing it with.
I think this is definitely worth trying. I am taking Meloxicam every day due to shoulder pain. It is working and I am in agony if I forget and skip a day but i would love if I could find a natural way to get the inflammation under control.
The milkshake looks delicious! And healthy. That’s a bonus!
I am intrigued by the Anti Inflammatory Golden Milkshake Recipe featuring turmeric. I have heard great things about this spice in regards to anti inflammatory properties.
I’m not a big one on shakes, but this one sounds good.
I might have to try this as I love milkshakes and have LOTS of inflammation in my body, not sure from exactly what since they say fibromyalgia doesn’t have inflammation (but I bet it does!) and I really need to look for healthy foods with inflammation fighting properties.
Have you tried using pumpkin puree instead of the carrots? I think the flavor would be different and still delicious.
I love a yummy milkshake and that this has health benefits like helping with inflammation is great.
It sounds like a great shake that’s delicious yet with health benefits.
The Anti Inflammatory Golden Milkshake Recipe sounds great, I will be trying it, thank you.
I’ve never tried anything like this before. We make smoothies and milkshakes often at our house, but I’ve never thought to try one with carrots in it. That would be an awesome way to get in some extra veggies!
i think this milkshake sounds yummy. i think it would be amazing with the coconut whipped cream topping
I’ve tried a golden milkshake before – it surprised me in how good it tastes! I love the health benefits!
I would never have considered using these flavors together, but I bet it’s good! It’s been a long time since I made a milkshake at home.
love to give this a try my wife and I clean houses for a living and we have a lot of aches and pains love to try this
Although I don’t have any inflammatory issues, the shake sounds good. I also love the tip on how to make coconut whipped cream topping
thanks will have to try this recipe, I have arthritis and any help is appreciated