Golden Milk Latte: The Drink Health Experts Rave About

Golden Milk Latte recipes have been around for thousands of years. Now, modern health experts are singing its praises. Find out what makes this drink so beneficial!

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Comforting drinks such as this Turmeric Latte recipe are so welcome once the weather turns colder. We also love this Chaga Hot Chocolate or this Warm Almond Milk recipe. Check out all of our Healthy Drink Recipes for inspiration.

IN THIS POST: Everything you need to make Golden Milk Latte

What is a Golden Latte

Haldi Doodh aka Turmeric Golden Milk is a traditional Indian drink. The bright color of the turmeric gives the drink that yellow or golden hue.

Some potential turmeric latte benefits include:

• anti-inflammatory properties of ginger and turmeric powder can aid in fighting heart disease and arthritis
• the curcumin found in turmeric may prevent cell damage through anti-oxidants
• the spices in this recipe are also common home remedies for colds and flu. They have strong anti-viral and anti-bacterial properties which can aid in building up your immunity to help possibly prevent illness

Ingredients

• cashew milk
• ground turmeric
• ground ginger
• ground cinnamon
• black pepper
• maple syrup
• coconut oil

Instructions to make this recipe

Besides being delicious and full of health benefits, this drink is pretty easy to make. 

First, add all of the milk, turmeric, ginger, sprinkle of cinnamon, and maple syrup to a small saucepan and mix it really well. I actually prefer using a whisk.

The turmeric powder can come out of the jar in little beads that need to be broken up.

Set the milk over medium heat to medium-low heat and warm the mixture to your desired taste. I like mine pretty piping hot.

Pour the warmed mixture into a blender and add the coconut oil. Blitz for 5 seconds or so.

This blender action is what makes your drink frothy like a latte.

Carefully and slowly remove the lid from the blender. Sometimes you can have a burst when you blend warm liquids so to save a big mess in the kitchen be super cautious when taking the lid off.

Pour evenly into mugs and enjoy

Preferably while wearing some stretchy pants and wrapped in a comfy flannel throw.

FAQs, Tips + Substitutions

• Is a golden milk latte caffeinated? No. There is no caffeine. It is a soothing non-caffeinated drink. Perfect any time of day!
• What does this golden milk latte recipe taste like? It is spicy and earthy but at the same time creamy and rich. My personal preference is with that hint of maple syrup for bonus sweetness
• Don’t want to dirty the blender? Use a milk frother if you have one!
• Really whisk the mixture before heating to eliminate the beads of spices
• Substitute the cashew milk for another non dairy milk such as full fat coconut milk, oat milk, soy milk or almond milk
• Swap in honey as a natural sweetener instead of maple syrup. You could also add a half teaspoon of vanilla extract.
• Sprinkle in a pinch of cayenne pepper if you like the heat. Also, a bit of cardamom and nutmeg are also delicious.

More healthy drink recipes

• How to Make Spiced Coffee
• Ginger & Apple Core Tea
• Matcha Latte
• Natural Honey Lemon Cold Remedy
• How to Make Vegan Hot Chocolate Mix – Simple + Homemade
• Chaga Hot Chocolate – Vegan + Gluten Free
• Warm Almond Milk – Easy + Creamy Recipe

**This recipe was originally posted on September 10, 2018, updated on August 24, 2019, and republished on October 8, 2022, with updated recipe notes, writing, and photos.**

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