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Turmeric Latte
Course: Specialty DrinksCuisine: Health DrinksDifficulty: EasyServings1
servingsPrep time2
minutesCalories168
kcalThe Turmeric Latte, also known as Golden Milk, is a warming and nourishing beverage that combines the health benefits of turmeric with the comfort of a traditional latte. This vegan-friendly recipe harnesses the power of a high-performance blender to create a smooth, frothy drink from plant-based milk and whole food ingredients. The star of this latte is fresh turmeric, known for its anti-inflammatory properties and distinctive golden color. Complemented by fresh ginger, cinnamon, and a touch of natural sweetness from a date, this latte offers a complex flavor profile that’s both soothing and invigorating. The addition of black pepper enhances the bioavailability of turmeric’s beneficial compounds. This Turmeric Latte is not only a delicious alternative to coffee-based drinks but also a potential boost to the immune system, making it an excellent choice for those looking to incorporate more functional beverages into their daily routine.
Ingredients
1½ cups (360 ml) milk of choice
1 teaspoon (4.5 g) coconut oil
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 whole date, pitted
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cracks black pepper
1 inch (25 mm) fresh ginger root, peeled
1 inch (25 mm) fresh turmeric root
Directions
- Add all ingredients to the blender container in the order listed above.
- Blend on high speed for 5 minutes.
- Pour into a mug and serve immediately.
Recipe Video
Notes
- You can use any non-dairy milk, but the ones that froth the best are hemp, soy, and almond (in that order).
- If you don’t have fresh ginger or fresh turmeric, you can use powdered/ground. For the ginger, use 1 + 1/4 tsp (2.25 g) of ground. For the turmeric, use 4 tsp (12 g) of ground.
- Turmeric is notorious for staining your container. The best way to get rid of the yellow is to leave your container in the sun for a few hours. It will naturally bleach it without using any harsh chemicals.
15 responses to “Turmeric Latte”
Just made this with coconut milk. So creamy, so good! Froth was decent.
Yum! I might try it with oat milk and see how the froth turns out.
Just made this email with coconut milk. So creamy, so good with a bit of froth. Excellent recipe!
OMG!!!!!! I am so glad I found you. Hubby got me a 3500 about a week ago and I am so frustrated trying to learn how to use all of the gadgets the right way. Being Celiac and dairy sensitive and mostly plant based eating this has been a LOOOOONG journey for me since oh about 2005. No help back then that is for sure. Now at 71 I am still learning how to eat correctly so this one time body can last. I love Golden Milk but this recipe I have not tried yet. I will let you know. Thank you for teaching how to use the Vitamix and the great recipes. Like the hones response. That was good!!!!!
So glad you found us too, Melissa! Helping people use their Vitamix to eat more plants is what we are here for. Let us know if you have any questions along the way.
Hello! Just curious – would this be possible in the aer disc container? I received one as a gift, and am excited to try it out. Wasn’t sure though how it does with pieces of ginger, turmeric, etc. Thanks!
Hi Laura,
The Aer Disc really isn’t built to deal with those hard solid pieces like ginger and turmeric.
Check out our post on the Aer Disc to see what it is good for!
But you could blend in your regular container and FROTH in your aer disk!
If blending fresh ginger in avitamix, does it have to be strained after? Asking because I ordered a vitamix yesterday. Looking forward to making this drink!! Thanks!
Hi Gina, Congratulations on ordering a Vitamix! So exciting. You should not have to strain — that’s the beauty of the Vitamix machine. 🙂
Can you use coconut milk instead of almond/hemp/soy?
You can use any non-dairy milk and it will taste delicious. I haven’t tried coconut milk, so don’t know how well it will “froth”.
Ive had it both way root or powder – root is the way to go hands down!! Yum!
Totally agree! Just hard to find sometimes.
But do you have to peel it?
That’s a very good question! We’ve always peeled both ginger and turmeric. But as long as you wash them, it seems both peels are safe to eat (especially if blended)!
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