Simple Creamy Golden Milk Latte!

November 19, 2019 Katie Shaw

Golden Milk Latte

You may have heard of this tasty drink as it’s kind of been all the rage in the last few years - I mean it’s got loads of healing benefits and it tastes amazing….move over Starbucks pumpkin spice latte ammm I right?!

Ok, if you’re one of those die hard pumpkin spice latte peeps - don’t worry I’m not taking it away from you BUT perhaps I can convince you in this blog to give this a go and reap the incredible benefits as well as enjoy sipping on the warming deliciousness that is the GOLDEN LATTE - I recently ordered one at a cafe called - the GOLDEN GIRLS LATTE lol - I mean nothing beats the gold girls, ladies!! I’m sure Blanch would approve!

So, what is a golden milk latte?

This is an Ayurvedic healing drink (Ayurveda is the traditional healing science from India, the word Ayurveda meaning the science of life) with a base of Turmeric root powder in milk. Traditionally it has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for treating ailments for centuries.

Let’s get to those benefits!

Anti-Inflammatory - *the curcumin found in turmeric is activated when combined with black pepper - hello anti-inflammatory!

Balances Hormones - cinnamon is a natural blood-sugar stabilizer - which is the underlying key to healthy hormone balance! And Turmeric is a natural liver detoxifier - important for excess hormones to leave the body.

Helps healthy gut flora - ***coconut oil is a natural anti-microbial helping to rid those unhealthy bacteria from the gut while leaving the beneficial ones behind!

Just as effective as steroids for pain and inflammation (without the side effects) - Studies have found that ** “The efficacy of curcumin are comparable to corticosteroid therapy”

WHAT’S IN IT:

1 ½ cups coconut milk and/or almond milk unsweetened!
1 tsp *organic turmeric
½ tsp grated fresh ginger
½ tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp black pepper
1 tsp coconut oil
½ tsp non-alchohol vanilla extract (optional)
maple syrup/honey/or monk fruit to sweeten (optional)

*wanna make it pumpkin? Add 3 tbsp of unsweetened pumpkin puree to the mix w/ a dash of nutmeg!

*organic turmeric is important because some conventional dried turmeric have been found to contain gluten fillers or lead.

HOW TO MAKE IT:

Bring all ingredients to boil in a small pot.
Whisk the ingredients until it becomes frothy and smooth (about 3-5 minutes) alternative you can blend in a blender!
Enjoy!

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