Golden Milk Latte

I know it is still August but I am telling you… Fall…. is right around the corner. I know this because I had to throw on a cardigan this morning to walk to my car. That doesn’t sound like Summer to me, and I can’t lie — that makes me VERY happy.

It makes me so happy that I was eager to come home tonight and make myself a relaxing and delcious treat.

Some people like brownies, pizza, cookies, etc (don’t get me wrong– I love those things to!) but for me to really get comfortable. it requires some sort of beverage. It could be boozy or warm and cozy, but sometimes I come home and just need a drink!

Don’t be alarmed though, this recipe has no alcohol, this isnt that kind of drink.

This is a first-day-of-fall-but-not-really-fall or a rainy-overcast-lazy-night kind of drink

This golden milk latte gets its name from the golden color the main ingredient Turmeric produces. Turmeric is a natural dye used in India and other places, so be careful and maybe don’t drink this latte if you are wearing your favorite white pants.

Once you make this I promise you will agree this latte is

cleansing

soothing

delicious

spicy yet sweet

comforting

and soooooo simple to make!

Ingredients

• 2 cups nondairy milk (I use vanilla oatmilk)
• 1 tsp ground turmeric
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tbsp vanlla extract
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger

Procedure:

1. Add the nondairy milk to a small saucepan on the stove over low-medium heat (Make sure not to burn the milk!That would be gross!)
2. Simply add all of the ingredients, stirring constantly until milk is heated thoroughly
3. Transfer to a mug, I reccomend straining the liquid through cheesecloth into a mug. I usually do that so I do not get a mouth full of spices at the end. You don’t need to do this step- I have skipped it many times
4. Top with some cinnamon, and maybe even some frothed milk if you are feeling adventurous!
5. Enjoy 🙂