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    Easy Vegan Turmeric Golden Milk Latte

    Apr 18, 2018 · 6 Comments

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    Easy Vegan Turmeric Golden Milk Latte

    Today is a gloomy, drizzly, slightly chilly day in Baltimore.  And I'm sipping on one of my favorite warm beverages: turmeric golden milk latte.  I enjoy this drink frequently and thought I would share my go-to simple recipe with you all.  It tastes delicious and always makes my throat feel so good.

    golden latte in white cups ready to drink

    The earthy turmeric makes this concoction truly different than all other drinks.  So if you are looking for a warm mug of something other than coffee or tea, this may just be the non-caffeinated drink for you.  It couldn't be easier to make at home and it sure is a delicious way to get more turmeric in your life.  The deep golden milk latte will most definitely add a splash of color to your day.

    turmeric latte top down shot

    Is a golden milk latte healthy? 

    I thought I would provide a quick overview of turmeric but definitely check out the two links I provide below for more comprehensive information.

    Turmeric is a plant that has a very long history of medicinal use, dating back nearly 4000 years. Turmeric has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for many conditions, including breathing problems, rheumatism, serious pain, and fatigue.  Modern medicine has begun to recognize its importance.  Many use it as a dietary supplement for inflammation; arthritis; stomach, skin, liver, and gallbladder problems; cancer; and other conditions.

    There are a lot of claims about the health benefits of turmeric.  According to the National Institute of Health (NIH), preliminary studies found that curcuminoids (found in turmeric) may:

    • Reduce the number of heart attacks bypass patients had after surgery
    • Control knee pain from osteoarthritis as well as ibuprofen did
    • Reduce the skin irritation that often occurs after radiation treatments for breast cancer.

    (Source)

     

    Health Benefits of Turmeric

    Turmeric, in particular, has a very long history of medicinal use (dating back nearly 4000 years!). In ancient cultures, medical practitioners focused on herbs for promoting the body’s immune system. Turmeric has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for many conditions, including breathing problems, rheumatism, serious pain, and fatigue. Modern medicine has begun to recognize its importance, mostly as a dietary supplement for inflammation, arthritis, and other conditions including stomach, skin, liver, and gallbladder problems (source). Curcumin (the orange-yellow component found in turmeric) has been shown to enhance antibody responses. This suggests that curcumin’s reported beneficial effects in arthritis, allergy, asthma, atherosclerosis, heart disease, Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes, and cancer might be due in part to its ability to modulate the immune system (source). Turmeric is rich in antioxidants and has antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal activity (source).

    Pro Tip: black pepper and a fat increases the bioavailability of turmeric’s healing compounds as our bodies have difficulty absorbing it on its own.  You can add a dash of ground black pepper and ½ teaspoon of coconut oil to this recipe if desired.  

    To learn more about turmeric as traditional and modern medicine click here.

    side shot of the golden latte in a white cup

    I listed some optional additional spices you may want to use to "boost" your latte.  The warming and spicy ginger, cayenne pepper and black pepper pair wonderfully with the sweet and decadent cinnamon and vanilla flavors.  Those spices have also been linked with health benefits so I sometimes add one or more to my latte depending on my mood.

    top down shot of the lattes with a cloth

    This golden milk latte is vegan, soy-free, gluten-free, grain-free, refined sugar-free and peanut-free.  If you substitute coconut milk, oat milk, hemp milk, flax milk or rice milk then you can easily make it nut-free.  Once you give this recipe a try, please snap a pic and tag #eatingbyelaine and @eatingbyelaine on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook so I can see your beautiful cups of sunshine and feature your pic on my Instagram stories.

    golden latte in white mug with white cloth

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    Easy Vegan Turmeric Golden Milk Latte


    5 from 3 reviews

    • Author: Elaine Gordon
    • Total Time: 7 mins
    • Yield: 1 serving 1x
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    Description

    This warm, sweet and spicy latte is my take on the classic golden latte. With just five base ingredients, you can warm and whisk it up in no time. You can add ginger, cayenne and/or black pepper if desired.


    Ingredients

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    • 1 cup homemade cashew milk or homemade almond milk (or non-dairy milk of choice)*
    • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
    • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
    • ½ teaspoon coconut oil (optional for added absorption of the turmeric)
    • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper (optional for added absorption of the turmeric)
    • ¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract

    Instructions

    1. Bring almond milk to a boil and then reduce to a simmer. Add in maple syrup, turmeric, coconut oil (if using), cinnamon, black pepper (if using) and vanilla extract. Whisk until the spices are well incorporated. Serve immediately. Best when piping hot.

    Notes

    After making this a couple times you may want to adjust the sweetness or spices to your liking.

    * For best results I recommend making Homemade Cashew Milk. It is the creamiest and thickest. You could even use 3.5 cups of water in the recipe instead of 4 cups to make it thicker and creamier.

    • Prep Time: 2 mins
    • Cook Time: 5 mins
    • Category: Drinks
    • Method: Stove Top
    • Cuisine: American

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size:
    • Calories: 118
    • Sugar: 12.6 g
    • Sodium: 190.6 mg
    • Fat: 3.4 g
    • Saturated Fat: 0.2 g
    • Trans Fat: 0 g
    • Carbohydrates: 20.4 g
    • Fiber: 2.1 g
    • Protein: 2.4 g
    • Cholesterol: 0 mg

    Keywords: golden milk latte, vegan turmeric latte, turmeric drink, easy golden latte, turmeric latte

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    Comments

    1. Kylie says

      November 02, 2021 at 6:45 pm

      So delicious! My husband (not vegan) loves it too. Better than what I find at coffee shops. I’ve made it multiple times this fall.






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      • Elaine Gordon says

        November 02, 2021 at 7:15 pm

        Thank you so much, Kylie! I'm so happy you and your husband are enjoying this one so much this season 🙂 Best, Elaine

        Reply
    2. Claire says

      March 08, 2022 at 4:51 pm

      Delicious! Was exactly what I wanted this morning.






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      • Elaine Gordon says

        March 09, 2022 at 10:08 am

        Thank you so much, Claire!

        Reply
    3. Vu says

      March 09, 2022 at 10:58 am

      Amazing! It tastes so good and so easy to make. Great combo of spices. I make this for my husband myself regularly.






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      • Elaine Gordon says

        March 09, 2022 at 3:08 pm

        Thank you so much, Vu! I'm so happy to hear you all enjoy this one!

        Reply

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