Give your immune system a boost with a hot Turmeric Latte drink!
A year ago I never thought I would say this, but there are 2 spices I just can’t imagine living without. And that’s turmeric and ginger.
There’s always a pot of fresh ginger tea cooking on my stove. It’s an amazing anti-inflammatory herb and can help with nausea and even arthritis.
Turmeric is yet another amazing anti-inflammatory spice.
When I first heard about this power duo hot drink I knew I had to try it. I’ve now made my own sugar free, vegan golden milk version and I love it.
A Turmeric Latte is the perfect warming drink to curl up with on the couch.
The black pepper in this recipe is optional, but it does take this milk to a whole other level. Black pepper helps your body absorb all of the wonderful benefits of turmeric so much better. It also adds an extra kick to the recipe.
The cinnamon and vanilla add a sweet touch to the milk. You can add additional sweetner to taste like maple syrup or honey. But as a sweet tooth myself I find this recipe doesn’t need it at all!
When I saw these cute little fresh turmeric pieces at the farmers market I knew I had to try a fresh version of this golden milk as well. It won’t color the milk the same bright orangey yellow color as the version with the dried spices. But at the same time you’re not left with all those gritty spices at the bottom of the pan.
I love using this milk as a base for my overnight oats. Just add a teaspoon of peanut butter, some almond slivers and a handful of blueberries. Delicious!
You can also use it to substitute the milk in your coffee for an extra anti-inflammatory kick!
Why you should make a Turmeric Latte right now
Turmeric has anti inflammatory effects and is a powerful anti oxidant
The main active ingredient in turmeric is curcumin. It has powerful anti inflammatory effects and is a very strong anti oxidant.
Consuming turmeric has been linked to lowering your risk of heart disease, prevent and treat alzheimer’s disease and help against arthritis and depression.
Unfortunately, turmeric only contains a small percentage of curcumin and to top it all of it’s poorly absorbed into the bloodstream. That’s why you have to add black pepper to enhance absorption by up to 2000 %.
You can find more information about the health benefits of turmeric here.
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Golden Milk recipe
Ingredients
With fresh ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups almond milk, or other nut milk
- 1 inch piece fresh turmeric, peeled and finely chopped
- 1/2 inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped
- 1/2 piece cinnamon stick
- 1/2 piece vanilla bean
- a pinch of crushed black pepper, optional
With dried spices:
- 1 1/2 cups almond milk, or other nut milk
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- a pinch of crushed black pepper, optional
Instructions
- Pour your (unsweetened) milk in a small cooking pot or sauce pan.
- Add your other ingredients, either your dried spices or the fresh ingredients. If you're using real vanilla bean, remove the seeds and add them to the mixture.
- Slowly bring to a boil on medium heat. Let it simmer for another 1 to 2 minutes.
- You can use a fine mesh sieve to catch the small pieces or spices. Enjoy!