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Chai-Spiced Golden Milk (with Collagen Protein)

This golden milk has a twist of chai spices and collagen protein for some extra goodness. It’s full of warming spices and is perfect for a chilly night.

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This post is sponsored by Bulletproof, and I received complimentary product as well as monetary compensation. All opinions shared are my own, as usual.

I feel like golden milk is all the rage right now, so I wanted to jump in while it’s still the rage. Normally I warm up to trends a few years late. Like how I refused to wear flare jeans until 2000. And skinny jeans until 2014. Don’t even get me started on winged eyeliner. I’m pretty good with my hands, but I think it takes a whole other level of precision to pull that off.

So, golden milk… where were we?

Golden milk is warmed milk with turmeric (and sometimes other spices) added to it. Turmeric has anti-inflammatory properties, so obviously we want to be drinking this daily, no?

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I decided to put a couple of spins on my golden milk by adding a couple of special things. First, my Homemade Chai Spice Blend. I’m kind of nuts about chai spices right now. (Like I said… late to the game. Isn’t chai, like, sooo 2016?)

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Second, I added some collagen protein powder. I really like Bulletproof Collagen Protein Powder  because it comes from pastured, grass-fed cows. (You know how I feel about pastured animal products!)

It also it mixes into just about everything really easily without clumping. And you can heat it up without hurting its nutritional quality. Oh, and it’s flavorless.

This isn’t the same thing as whey protein or other kinds of protein/meal-replacement powders. While those are nice to use sometimes, I don’t always want the flavor of the protein powder in whatever I’m making. I feel like collagen protein is more versatile that way.

So, why collagen? Um, AWESOME HAIR. AWESOME NAILS. AWESOME SKIN. (I’ve got your attention now, right?) It also helps with muscle recovery after workouts. Mostly I like it because it reduces wrinkles. #priorities

Normally we get natural sources of collagen in our diet by eating/sipping bone broth, organ meats, whole fish soups, etc, Chances are we aren’t doing that daily, so adding a little collagen powder to drinks, sauces, smoothies and other things we eat often is a good way to get more into our diets.

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So, lots of good things going on here. One of the most important things you need to know? It tastes like Christmas in a cup. (According to my bestie.) Or maybe Halloween in a cup? I’d totally be up for drinking this while my kids are sipping on cider or hot chocolate. And maybe I can convert one of them to ride the golden milk train with me. (They’re reluctant passengers sometimes.)

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Chai-Spiced Golden Milk

Chai-Spiced Golden Milk

Yield: Makes 3 cups
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes

This golden milk has a twist of chai spices and collagen protein for some extra goodness. It's full of warming spices and is perfect for a chilly night.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups of unsweetened almond milk or coconut milk (drinkable, from a carton)
  • 3-4 Tablespoons pure maple syrup, honey, or the equivalent in stevia, to taste.
  • 1 Tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons turmeric
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Homemade Chai Spice Blend
  • 2 scoops of Bulletproof Collagen Protein Powder (about 1/4 cup)
  • Generous pinches of sea salt and black pepper

Instructions

  1. Whisk all of the ingredients together into a medium saucepan and heat over medium-low until the mixture is steamy, but not boiling.
  2. Remove from the heat and let it sit and cool for a few minutes so the flavors can blend together well.
  3. Whisk before serving as the spices tend to settle at the bottom of the pot.

Notes

Yes, black pepper and coconut oil. They both help with the absorption of the turmeric since it is fat-soluable.

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Katrina

Wednesday 15th of November 2017

I have never even heard of golden milk. Now it's on my must-have list!

Natalie Perry

Thursday 16th of November 2017

Yes, try it!

Kirsten Oliphant

Tuesday 14th of November 2017

This looks yummy! But I clicked through and the collagen is $40 per 16oz bag. Which makes this drink crazy expensive! I like the health benefits, but whoa. Maybe I'll start with golden milk first and then see how it goes from there.

Natalie Perry

Wednesday 15th of November 2017

Hi Kirsten! I think that the price of this collagen is comparable to other high-quality, well-sourced (grass-fed) protein powders. (I don't get any kind of kick back for purchases made, so I'm being completely transparent here.) Also, you don't have to use a full two scoops per serving if you're trying to stretch it out further.

Liren | Kitchen Confidante

Saturday 4th of November 2017

This is just the ultimate in cozy - the chai is urging me to embrace the golden milk trend!

Natalie Perry

Sunday 5th of November 2017

Yes! Chai could urge me to do pretty much anything. LOL

Matt

Wednesday 1st of November 2017

Love the flavors and all the healthy goodness in this, can't wait to try!

Natalie Perry

Wednesday 1st of November 2017

You can't go wrong with chai spices & turmeric! My faves!

Julia

Tuesday 31st of October 2017

I need to get my hands on collagen protein powder! I haven't tried it yet!

Natalie Perry

Wednesday 1st of November 2017

Yes, do! I hadn't had much experience with it before, but I'm really loving it now.

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