The colder months are approaching fast, which means we need hot and cozy drinks to keep us warm. You need to learn how to make this golden milk/turmeric latte which is so easy to make and its vegan! Golden milk is the nickname, but turmeric latte really explains what it is. This drink is also full of benefits, which will all be explained further.
Turmeric is a yellow spice that comes from a flowering plant called Curcuma Longa. The turmeric plant is part of the ginger family. It is very commonly used in the Indian, Arabic and other asian cuisines.
The Golden Milk/Turmeric Latte drink:
This drink is made from an infusion of the turmeric root. The infusion is then mixed with warm vegan milk and sweetened with a bit of maple syrup.
Benefits of Turmeric consumption and/or topical use:
- Anti-Inflammatory
- Natural Antibiotic
- Prevents cancer
- Treatment for skin disorders
- Can cure coughs
- Boost metabolism
- Detoxifies the liver
- Blood purifier
- Reduces bad cholesterol
- Improves digestion
- Aids hormone balances
- Promotes healthy skin
Ayurveda:
“This drink recipe is calming for the mind and healing to the body. With all of the warming spices added, Golden Milk is a great way to increase the digestion and circulation. Golden Milk’s health properties don’t end there however. This soothing tonic has also been shown to strengthen the bones (great for treating or preventing osteoarthritis), reduce symptoms of anemia, increases ojas (immunity and vitality), cleanse the blood, and beautify the complexion. ” READ MORE: SVASTHA AYURVEDA
October 8, 2014 Website: SVASTHA AYURVEDA
Tips & Recommendations:
You could also use honey for extra benefits. However honey is not vegan.
- Milks you could use: Coconut milk, oat milk, soy milk, almond milk, rice milk, hemp milk, cashew milk etc. If you are not a Vegan, you could use cow milk. However, not encouraged.
- Preferably use turmeric root for the infusion. If you do not have the root then use the powder form.
- If you are using powder turmeric, then make sure it is only turmeric powder (can be confused with curry for its color).
Finally,
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Other recipes you might like:
Vegan Blueberry Breakfast Muffins
Fall inspired healthy apple pie oatmeal
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Below, the full recipe of Golden Milk/Turmeric Latte ! Enjoy.
Golden Milk/Turmeric Latte Easy & Vegan + Benefits
Ingredients
- 1.5 cup canned coconut milk
- 1 cup water
- 2 tbs maple syrup
- 1 turmeric root 1-2 inch
- 1 ginger root 1 inch
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 vanilla pod optional, you can also use vanilla extract
- pinch of freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Peel the turmeric and the ginger root.
- In a pan, add the turmeric, ginger, cinnamon and vanilla. Cover with 1 cup of water and wait for water to boil.
- Once the water boils, cover the pan and lower the heat. Cook for around 10 minutes or until the water changes color and becomes fragrant.
- Strain and save the liquid. This will be your turmeric infusion.
- Warm the milk in a pan or microwave. If you have a milk frother, use it to add foam to your latte.
- Serve in a mug: Add 1 part infusion, 1 part milk and 1 tbs of maple syrup. Mix well. Enjoy!
Martina is a trained and experienced chef. She has worked as a Chef in multiple restaurants in the Netherlands. Currently, she works as a Marketing Manager for a Start-up in The Hague. In her spare time, she cooks and bakes delicious recipes to host friends and shares all of her best recipes and tips through her blogs.
