Banana Golden Milk: A Sleep-Inducing Elixir

Name: Banana Golden Milk: A Sleep-Inducing Elixir
Total time: 10 mins
Ingredients: 1.5 cups unsweetened almond milk; 1 medium very ripe banana; 0.5 cup unsweetened coconut milk; 1.5 teaspoons maple syrup; 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 pinch ground turmeric, or to taste; 1 pinch ground cinnamon, or to taste; 1 pinch ground ginger, or to taste

Looking for a twist on traditional golden milk? This banana golden milk recipe boosts the sleep-inducing benefits by adding banana, a natural source of tryptophan. Enjoy it at any temperature – room temperature, warm, chilled, or even frozen – making it a versatile drink for any time of year.

Total time10 mins
Prep time5 mins
Cook time5 mins
Yield1

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Ingredients

1.5 cups unsweetened almond milk
1 medium very ripe banana
0.5 cup unsweetened coconut milk
1.5 teaspoons maple syrup
0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pinch ground turmeric, or to taste
1 pinch ground cinnamon, or to taste
1 pinch ground ginger, or to taste

Instructions

Combine almond milk, banana, coconut milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, turmeric, cinnamon, and ginger in a blender. Blend until completely smooth for a creamy texture.
Pour the mixture into a small saucepan and heat over medium-low heat. Stir continuously until warm, being careful not to simmer or boil, as this may cause the milk to curdle. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 465 kcal
Fat Content: 29 g
Fiber Content: 7 g
Sugar Content: 32 g
Sodium Content: 258 mg
Protein Content: 5 g
Carbohydrate Content: 52 g
Saturated Fat Content: 22 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g