Most mornings I crave something warm to drink before I have my breakfast. I’m not a coffee person, never have been and sometimes tea can get a little boring. Enter the turmeric chai latte which has now changed my day for the better. I knew it was a reaaaaally solid recipe when I started to make it for friends and family when they came over and they all loved it so much. Now I get requests before they come over begging me to make it! I’m very excited to share this recipe with you so you can enjoy it as well and I can confidently say it’s the best turmeric latte I’ve ever had.
This golden milk is not only super-delicious but also super-easy. It’s best when made in the blender as it gets super frothy just like your favourite coffee shop would make it. However, if you don’t have a blender that opens on top (do NOT use a screw-bottom blender like a magic bullet or nutra bullet when blending hot drinks), you can also make this on the stovetop using a whisk to combine everything nicely. Just make sure you grind your spices first.
I find when I make a cup of this in the morning it fills me up and I won’t have breakfast for another couple of hours. This is due in part to the healthy fats used like almond butter and raw coconut oil.
I love the addition of chai spices like cardamom, cloves, cinnamon and black pepper. They take this latte to the next level adding tons of vibrant, spicey flavour. I like to sweeten my turmeric lattes with raw honey but if you’re a vegan maple syrup or coconut nectar would work well too.
Turmeric Chai Latte
Dairy free, gluten free, refined-sugar free, vegan-optional
Serves: 2 / Cook time: 15 mins
Ingredients:
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4 teaspoons raw honey
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½ teaspoon cardamom seeds
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½ teaspoon dried cloves
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2 teaspoon ground turmeric
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8 cracks of black pepper
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1 pinch sea salt
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2 Tablespoons almond butter
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4 teaspoons raw coconut oil
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2 ½ cups freshly boiled water
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turmeric power for garnish
Instructions:
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Combine all ingredients in an open-top blender and secure lid. Note that a screw-on bottom blender like the Magic-bullet or Nutra-bullet will not work with this recipe.
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Cover lid of blender with a tea towel to prevent any splashing.
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Blend until smooth and creamy.
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Pour into mugs, dust with turmeric and enjoy.
Flavor-profile
Texture: frothy, creamy
Flavor: nutty, spicy, aromatic, fragrant, slightly bitter, slightly sweet
Color: Golden yellow
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