If you love warm, comforting beverages but don’t want the jitters of caffeine, then you need to learn how to make a turmeric latte. Sometimes I want to hold a warm mug of something, but drinking coffee late in the day can really mess up sleep. Not so with turmeric lattes!
Not only are they delicious, but they are full of antioxidants and can provide so many health benefits.
Health Benefits of Turmeric
- Immune-boosting antioxidants. This is especially great for the fall/winter months when flu and other viruses are spreading!
- May help boost mood. Yes, you may actually smile more after drinking one. Turmeric may help fight depression and lift mood!
- Disease prevention. Believe it or not, this bright spice may fend off diseases such as cancer and heart disease!
- Weight loss. Believe it or not, turmeric and black pepper together may actually help you shed those unwanted pounds! Read more about this on my post here!
Turmeric is one amazing spice, and I’ve written a whole post about all of the science-backed health benefits of turmeric here!
Other Health Benefits of a Turmeric Latte
- Cinnamon has many of the same potential health benefits that turmeric has! It may help with blood sugar support, may help prevent cancer, and may even help stave off viruses!
- Oat milk or almond milk may provide calcium, B12 and other nutrients. This varies from brand to brand, so check your label!
- Black pepper, like turmeric and cinnamon, may actually have many of the same benefits — from anti-inflammation to improving brain health! This common everyday spice is full of goodness.
Dairy Free Turmeric Latte Recipe
This turmeric latte is dairy free, refined sugar free and super easy to make!
Ingredients
- 2 tsp maple syrup or honey
- 3 cups unsweetened oat milk
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp pure vanilla extract
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch ground black pepper
Instructions
- Heat oat milk in a saucepan on the stove on medium heat.
- Add all other ingredients to oat milk and bring to a boil. Once it reaches a boil, lower the heat to simmer and keep stirring until all ingredients have dissolved.
Notes
Add maple syrup or honey to your desired sweetness! Enjoy!
Now that you know how to make a turmeric latte, go make one and feel the warmth and comfort while you know some powerful antioxidants are giving you some amazing health benefits!
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