This Vegan Golden Milk Latte is rich, creamy, and made in 5 minutes with turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, and coconut milk. Curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric, is loaded with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant-rich properties that help improve brain health, heart health, and more! Give your body a nutrient boost with this delicious drink. (This drink is naturally gluten-free)
If you want more delicious ways to get turmeric into your diet, then you should try our Turmeric Energy Balls or Glowing Skin Carrot, Ginger, Turmeric Smoothie!
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Golden Milk or Turmeric Milk is a nutrient-rich dairy-free drink. It’s served hot or cold. It is known for its incredible health benefits due to its key ingredient: turmeric. I am a huge fan of turmeric and love adding it to all types of drinks and dishes, like this Golden Turmeric Oatmeal or Cold-Fighting Chicken Soup with Turmeric and Ginger.
This latte is a naturally sweet, soothing drink that’s best consumed at the start of your day or before bed.
What are the Health Benefits of Turmeric Milk?
- Turmeric is full of antioxidants that help to fight off disease and infections in the body.
- Turmeric, coupled with ginger and cinnamon, help reduce inflammation in the body, especially in the joints.
- There have been studies that show curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric, may help lower the risk of cancer.
- Turmeric has powerful medicinal properties and is heavily used in Ayurvedic Medicine.
- Studies have also shown that curcumin may help reduce the risk of heart disease.
Golden (Turmeric) Milk Benefits
Because turmeric is a nutrient powerhouse, you receive a ton of benefits, including improved:
- Immune system
- Brain Health
- Mood
- Blood pressure levels
- Skin health
- Heart health
Ingredients You’ll Need To Make Vegan Golden Milk:
- Full-Fat Canned Coconut Milk: works best. But if you do not have canned coconut milk on hand, you can use carton coconut milk or any other non-dairy milk.
- Non-dairy Milk: Ths recipe has been tested with oat Milk and almond Milk. Both work great Both options work great but you can use your preferred non-dairy milk. If you want to make your own Oat Milk from scratch, try my 5-minute Homemade Oat Milk Recipe!
- Ground Turmeric: The key ingredient here. The recipe calls for 1 ½ teaspoon of ground turmeric. Add up to 2 tsp for a fuller flavor and richer color.
- Ground Cinnamon: The cinnamon brings a warm sweetness to the drink. You can also use a cinnamon stick to make this drink as well.
- Ground Ginger: works best for this recipe. You can also use fresh ginger if you prefer. Just be sure to peel and grate it first.
- Black Pepper: The black pepper activates the curcumin and medicinal properties in turmeric. Just a pinch is needed and the flavor is not prominent at all.
- Vanilla Extract: Just a bit of vanilla is needed for this drink.
- Maple Syrup: This is the perfect natural sweetener for Golden Milk, but you can also use coconut sugar or date syrup. (or Stevia if you’re Keto)
How to Make Golden-Turmeric Milk?
- Add all the ingredients to a small saucepan and whisk over medium-low heat for about 5 minutes. You want to warm the ingredients, but do not bring it to a boil.
- Remove the golden milk from the heat and adjust the taste as needed: adding more sweetener to taste and more turmeric for a more intense flavor.
- Serve immediately and drink warm. If you want an iced latte, allow the golden milk to come to room temperature first before adding ice.
Tips To Making This Drink:
- You can serve the drink immediately and drink it warm. Or you can store it in a mason jar or carafe for later.
- To enjoy iced: Fill up your glass halfway with ice and non-dairy milk. Then, pour the Turmeric Milk into the drink. The drink has a beautiful ombre look. Enjoy!
- Store the turmeric milk in a mason jar in the fridge for up to five days. The ingredients may separate, so give it a shake before serving. If you want to enjoy it warm, heat it up on the stove.
I hope you enjoy this Vegan Golden Milk Latte Recipe!
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Looking for more nourishing drinks? Try these!
- Tropical Papaya Detox Smoothie
- Morning Wellness Smoothie
- 5-Minute Dairy-Free Iced Matcha Latte
- Blueberry Espresso Tonic Recipe
- Maca Hot Chocolate
- Apple Ginger Tea.
Golden Milk Latte (Turmeric Milk)
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups Canned Coconut Milk
- 1 cup Almond Milk (or non-dairy milk)
- 1 1/2 tsp Ground Turmeric
- 1/4 tsp Ground Ginger
- 1/4 tsp Ground Cinnamon (or 1 cinnamon stick)
- 1/4 tsp Vanilla Extract
- Pinch of Ground Black Pepper
- 2-3 tbsp Maple Syrup, Coconut Sugar, or Stevia
- Pinch of Cardamom (optional)
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a small saucepan and whisk over medium-low heat for about 5 minutes. You want to warm the ingredients, but do not bring it to a boil.
- Remove the golden milk from the heat and adjust the taste as needed: adding more sweetner to taste and more turmeric for a more intense flavor.
- Serve immediately and drink warm. If you want an iced latte, allow the golden milk to come to room temperature first before adding ice.
This drink looks so delicious! I love the color…gotta try it!
Hi Nart! Definitely do! It’s delish!
I love how colorful this is! It’s a beautiful drink and it’s great how healthy this is. I’ll have to try this for the mornings!
Hi Jamie! Having it in the mornings is great! It’s definitely a jumpstart to my day.
So many fabulous health benefits with this drink – and it is delicious. Huge turmeric fan!
Hi Alex! I am a huge turmeric fan too! It is the best
That is such a healthy & delicious drink. I love your version of golden milk with ground spices — cinnamon and pepper add to the nutrition and also to the flavor. Lovely clicks.
Thank you Pavani!
Golden milk is called as haldi doodh in India, and it is one of our favourite drink in winter season especially. Best drink ever.
Hi Bhawana! Thanks for sharing that! And I totally agree–best drink ever!
I tried this recipe this morning and loved it! I drank it this morning hot instead of my usual coffee, which was really nice. After it cooled I poured more over ice because I was very excited to make the ombre style. I think Iced is my favorite! Thanks for the amazing recipe!!
Hi Jill! I am so glad you like! I enjoy my Turmeric Latte iced as well 🙂