Learn how to make a Golden Milk Latte recipe at home! A turmeric latte comes with many health benefits. Healthy fats, anti-inflammatory and nourishing roots and spices. Make it iced with a simple trick, or add some coffee for a caffeine boost. Vegan friendly recipe.
What is a Golden Milk Latte?
“Golden Milk” is also known as a turmeric latte, but there is no coffee involved like a traditional latte recipe. In its original form, golden milk has roots in India, where turmeric has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for centuries.
Golden milk is a deliciously nutritious drink with many healthy benefits, high in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties – great for the immune system! The main ingredient in a turmeric latte is the root turmeric, which is high in curcumin, where its anti-inflammatory properties come from.
If you’re looking for a cozy, warm, spiced milky drink recipe, you must try this.
Ingredient Notes
- canned coconut milk – canned coconut milk will give you a rich texture but using coconut milk from a carton is fine too, and actually easier to use if you’re planning on making an iced turmeric latte.
- non-dairy milk – you can use oat milk, almond milk, cashew milk, soy milk, etc.
- coconut oil – for pure healthy fats
- ground turmeric – the main ingredient in a golden milk latte, which gives this drink it’s golden yellow hue.
- cinnamon – adds lovely flavor to balance out the turmeric spice.
- cardamom – this will give the golden milk a chai-like flavor, but if you don’t love chai you can omit.
- medjool date – you can use a Medjool date to sweeten, of maple syrup or honey if not vegan.
- fresh ginger – for the best flavor (and nutritional benefits) use fresh. But if you don’t have fresh ginger, ground can also be used.
How to Make Golden Milk at Home
In a small saucepan over low-medium heat, whisk together milk, coconut oil and spices until warm.
Do not let mixture come to a boil. Remove saucepan from heat and allow to cool for 10 minutes.
Once mixture has cooled, transfer to blender cup with pitted Medjool dates and fresh ginger. Blend mixture until smooth (make sure your blender can handle warm liquids).
As long as you have a high powered blender you don’t really need to strain the recipe. But if you prefer a super smooth milk, then you can strain through a fine mesh strainer or a nut milk bag.
Also, if using a blender you don’t truly need a milk frother, but you could use one if you want extra foam.
No Blender Option
If you don’t plan on using a Medjool date to sweeten, or using fresh ginger, you can definitely make this golden milk without a blender.
Use ground ginger and a tablespoon of honey or maple syrup in place of the Medjool date. Everything would just get added into the saucepan until heated through. Froth the milk with a wand or whisk quickly to get some foam for the latte.
Variations
If you’re more of an iced latte drinker or prefer a jolt of caffeine, here are some options for you…
Make it Iced
To make Iced Golden Milk, use the “no blender option” ingredients (ground ginger and maple syrup to sweeten), shake everything in a jar, sealed with a tight lid, and strain through a fine mesh strainer.
Alternatively, you could also warm everything on the stovetop until heated through, transfer to the fridge to cool for 30 minutes, then pour over ice.
Make it Dirty
If you do want a little jolt of caffeine for this turmeric latte, you could just add in a shot or two of espresso, or 1/4 cup strongly brewed coffee.
More Homemade Latte Recipes
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PrintGolden Milk Turmeric Latte {vegan}
Learn how to make a Golden Milk Turmeric Latte recipe at home! It’s easy, flavorful and comes with so many health benefits. Healthy fats, anti-inflammatory and nourishing roots and spices. Make it iced with a simple change, or add some coffee for a caffeine boost. Vegan friendly recipe.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 1x
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup coconut milk, full fat or lite (canned or carton is fine)
- 2 cups almond or cashew milk (or non-dairy of choice)
- 1/2 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 Medjool dates, pitted
- 1/2” cube fresh ginger, peeled
Instructions
- Make milk: In a small saucepan over low-medium heat, whisk together coconut milk non-dairy milk, coconut oil and spices until warm. Do not let mixture come to a boil. Remove saucepan from heat and allow to cool for 10 minutes.
- Blend: Once mixture has cooled, transfer to blender cup with pitted Medjool dates and fresh ginger. Blend mixture until smooth (make sure your blender can handle warm liquids). No need to strain unless you want an extra smooth drink experience.
- Enjoy: Transfer turmeric latte to 2 large mugs, enjoy!
Notes
Sweetener – Can also sub with 1 tablespoon of honey or maple syrup
Ginger – Can also sub with 1/4 tsp ground ginger. If going this route, a blender is not needed.
Leftovers – Store any leftover portions in airtight container in fridge up to 3 days, or use in these Golden Milk Overnight Oats.
Check out the instructions above the recipe card for how to make it iced.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 of 2 drinks
- Calories: 248
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 175mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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Izzy | pinch of delight says
This looks so delicious! x
Izzy |https://pinchofdelight.wordpress.com
Ashley says
It really is 🙂
Karlie says
Oh my goodness yes! I am definitely in the warm drink before bed routine- usually a tea latte but you bet I will be trying this! xx
Ashley says
Oh I hope you try it! 🙂
Catherine Aileen Pauley says
How much is one half cube of ginger? I am making it now. Also, why do you have to let it cool for ten minutes?
Ashley says
Hi Cathy – sorry for the confusion on the ginger cube! I use about 1/2″ cube/piece. I let the milk cool to avoid exploding in my small blender. You may not need to cool. Hope that helps!
Catherine Pauley says
Thank you. It is really delicious. When I want it a little hotter, I remove the center knob of blender top and it lets steam out.
Ashley says
Oh perfect! Thanks again for your comment, Catherine!
Marina @ A Dancer's Live-It says
Haha! That question….my skin was actually orange for awhile because I was eating too many carrots and sweet potatoes! Whoops! 😉 Anywho, this golden milk latte looks like the perfect way to start a morning.
Ashley says
LOL that is amazing. Well, maybe not… but science is pretty cool 😀
Katie @ Dinner'N'Dancing says
BEAUTIFUL! I’m not sure I like turmeric, but now I’ll have to try it so I can have this beautiful drink 🙂
Ashley says
You really should try it! It is so good for you 🙂
Andrea says
How many calories, carbs and sugar has I am drinking this every night and is delicious but I am scared to gain weight. That can be possible? I eat healthy and exercise everyday.
Ashley says
Hi Andrea, So to be honest I don’t calculate nutrition info because 1) it’s not that accurate and 2) I used to struggle with some disordered eating habits and no longer track macros. I focus on nutrient dense foods and listening to my body for hunger cues. Because you’re already eating healthy and exercising, I wouldn’t worry about the calories in this particular drink. It’s also made with nutrient dense ingredients. But if you’re curious you can plug in the link to a site like myfitnesspal.com and get a rough idea of what the nutrition adds up to. Hope that helps!
Emily says
This sounds like a super rich delightful comforting evening drink… And I wouldn’t mind having one of these during a Whole 30 either? :o)
Ashley says
It is seriously so good. I love using the blender too because it makes it all frothy 🙂
ashlee says
So happy I found this. LOVE IT! Creamy and comforting with a little kick. Mmmm….
★★★★★
Ashley says
So glad you enjoyed! Thanks so much for letting me know 😀 <3
Debbie says
That looks utterly, amazingly delicious and comforting! So in April I went to a dermatologist because my knees and elbows were turning yellow/orange…and he told me it was because I was eating too many yellow/orange foods – sweet potato and pumpkin in particular – and that in some people it can discolour their skin. At first I laughed because I thought he was joking! But then I cut out these foods for 6 weeks and guess what? No more unsightly orange on the knees. I still eat orange foods but for some reason they change the colour of my skin. Yikes!!
Ashley says
Lol that is kind of funny though! As long as it is not harmful, I suppose it is alright?!
Chelsey says
Any suggestions for using fresh turmeric in place of the ground dried turmeric? Would you blend it the same way as the ginger, perhaps after heating in the milk to help the flavor meld? Thanks!
Ashley says
Hi Chelsey, I haven’t actually used fresh turmeric before! I would think the approach for the turmeric would be the same as the ginger – peel and grate it and add into the pot with the rest of the ingredients to simmer. Then after blending, maybe using a strainer to make sure you don’t have any chunks. Hope that helps!
jane says
This is a wonderful drink and so soothing at bedtime. Thanks for recipe and might I ask where you got those gorgeous coffee mugs?
Ashley says
Thanks so much for your comment, Jane! And he mug was a HomeGoods find!! 🙂
Rabab says
Hi why cant i use diary milk ..i may not find almond or cashew milk
Ashley says
Hi there! You can use dairy milk if you’d like! Just careful not to let the milk come to a boil. Hope you enjoy!