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Golden Paste

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup organic turmeric powder
• 1 cup water
• 1.5 teaspoons black pepper – grind this fresh from the peppermill
• 5 tablespoons virgin organic coconut oil

Directions:

1. In a stainless steel pot, cook the water, turmeric, and black pepper until it forms a thick paste, stirring and cooking for about 7 to 10 minutes.
2. Remove from heat and add virgin coconut oil, using a whisk to fully mix in the coconut oil.
3. Transfer the Golden Paste into a glass jar with a lid, and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.
4. You will use this paste to make your Golden Milk below.

Golden Milk

Ingredients:

• 1 teaspoon Golden Paste
• 2 cups coconut milk or almond or hemp or rice or oat
• 1/8 teaspoon vanilla (optional)
• Raw honey/maple syrup to taste (optional)
• Pinch cinnamon (optional)

Directions:

1. In a stainless steel pot, gently heat, but do not boil, 2 cups of milk with 1 teaspoon of golden paste.
2. A whisk is helpful to fully mix the paste into the milk.
3. Add optional natural vanilla extract, honey , and/or cinnamon.
4. Enjoy….!