Golden milk lattes! Yay! We have an easy golden milk recipe that has all the benefits of the original ayurvedic brew — and then some — but takes two minutes to whip up and enjoy.
It’s so creamy, delicious, light, and frothy that it’s almost too good to be true. Fortunately for us, it’s not.
Whether you’re a coffee lover or you can’t stomach the thing, this golden milk latte recipe will rock your world.
I’ve been into golden milk lattes lately, and I’m not the only one; the fitness and holistic wellness worlds are catching up to the health benefits of turmeric. Golden milk lattes are popping up everywhere - from juice bars to coffee shops.
And that’s amazing!
The not-so-great news is that not every golden milk latte out there is as healthy as it sounds. Some brands are adding syrups and hidden sugars to their recipes to make them more palatable (read: unnecessarily sweet!)
Our golden milk ingredients do include a natural sweetener, but you can have it very low sugar and 0 fat.
If you haven’t tried a golden milk latte yet, you’re missing out.
It’s a great way to boost your immune system, help release oxidative stress, fight inflammation and improve your mood.
This tasty treat with centuries of health-boosting perks has earned a particular spot in my daily morning ritual. I can't wait for you to try this easy golden milk recipe and get your feedback; I think you'll love it too!
Not a coffee drinker? Read on, there is an option for you too.
First, let’s get some basics down, like the difference between golden milk, golden milk lattes, and golden milk tea. Why it’s called “golden” in the first place, and why you should go for an easy golden milk recipe in the beginning.
GOLDEN MILK LATTE RECIPE
Starring our stress-slaying superfood concentrate, Organifi Gold this golden milk latte is not like the one you’ll find at the juice bar or coffee shop. We added the benefits of Reishi mushrooms, Turkey Tail mushroom, Acacia Fiber prebiotics, coconut milk, and lemon balm to the classic turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, and black pepper.
Basically, a supercharged golden milk latte.
Ingredients: serves two
- 2.5 cups of almond milk
- 2 tsp of honey or maple syrup
- 1 tbsp of Organifi Gold
- 1 shot of espresso per cup (can omit or use decaf coffee)
Instructions:
- Heat 2 cups of almond milk.
- Stir in your Organifi Gold.
- Add the honey or maple syrup.
- Remove from heat and pour it into cups.
- Add an espresso shot to each cup.
- Top with frosted milk if you wish.
BENEFITS OF OUR EASY GOLDEN MILK RECIPE
Turmeric may be excellent for reducing inflammation and pain, improving your mental health and helping your digestion. A growing body of research points to this ancient spice as a safe alternative for preventative medicine and improved treatments for a multitude of conditions from oral health to cancer recovery.
Meanwhile, cinnamon could improve your blood sugar levels, digestion and brain-power.
Ginger is one of our favorite golden milk ingredients, it’s our MVP. An excellent source of antioxidants, it may help your body naturally reduce inflammation, fight colds, and balance digestive health.
Those are just the health benefits of classic golden milk. Our easy golden milk recipe takes it to the next level with other ingredients even more, superfoods and potent ingredients that may make turn your morning coffee into your new secret weapon.
This latte could help improve sleep, support muscle recovery and growth, ease joints and give you a kick in the pants without the post-coffee crash. All-around goodness, with the added value of unbeatable 0-guilt flavor.
We start by layering some adaptogens:
Reishi mushroom is known as the “mushroom of immortality” an adaptogen that could help your adrenal glands manage stress, level energy and support immunity.
Turkey Tail Mushroom benefits could help you further control blood sugar levels, reduce oxidative stress, and have anti-inflammatory properties.
Then we add some anti-stress superstars like lemon balm herb, a flavorful mint relative that could effectively lower stress and reduce anxiety - powering that calm form of alertness coffee alone can’t give.
And we top it off with the deep hydration of coconut milk extract and gut-balancing natural probiotics that give your digestive tract some much-needed help and rest.
If you haven’t run to make your own golden milk latte, let’s answer your FAQs.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q. IS A GOLDEN MILK LATTE KETO?
YES, golden milk latte can be a healthy part of your keto diet.
Q. IS A GOLDEN MILK LATTE VEGAN?
Yes, when using almond milk or another nut milk, it’s vegan.Q. HOW MANY CALORIES IN THE GOLDEN MILK LATTE?
140 calories. About half of these calories come from honey. Though honey is an incredibly healthy food, if you are vegan or want to reduce your calorie intake you can reduce or skip the honey.Take It Home and Make It!
If a hot cup of coffee or a latte is a necessary part of your morning routine, why not mix it up with a quick Golden Milk Latte, adding superfood nutrition to an espresso-filled morning drink?
If you try this easy golden milk recipe in the morning and add the coffee, you will see how it energizes you for the day while still giving you much-needed balance and mental clarity.
If you skip the espresso shot, it also makes a delicious way to top you over to dinner and a delightful afternoon or evening drink. You can also get all the health benefits of the golden milk ingredients in two of our signature seasonal drinks: Gold Chocolate and Gold Pumpkin Spice. A healthy hot chocolate alternative and PSL you won’t regret.
Please tell me if you tried it and if you have it daily for a couple of weeks, do you feel a difference? Tell us how it went, and share with a friend who loves lattes and could use some help in the health department.
And remember, we're in this together.
