Turmeric Milk Latte – Whole30, GAPS, Paleo
This delicious and creamy turmeric milk latte is comforting and also anti-inflammatory. Often referred to as “golden milk”, this beverage has been consumed for centuries. While cow milk is common and used traditionally, any milk can be used. Our family enjoys a turmeric milk latte with coconut cream, which is naturally sweet. Coconut has so many health benefits for the brain and body, and I love including it in recipes our whole family enjoys.
Turmeric Anti-Inflammatory Drink
This turmeric milk latte, made with coconut cream and turmeric, provides vitamins, minerals, and anti-inflammatory properties. It is also delicious!
Health Benefits of Turmeric
Turmeric is a plant that has a very long history of medicinal use, dating back nearly 4000 years. Some of the health benefits and medicinal uses of turmeric include:
- Herbal medicine for rheumatoid arthritis, chronic anterior uveitis, conjunctivitis, skin cancer, small pox, chicken pox, wound healing, urinary tract infections, and liver ailments.
- Used for digestive disorders; to reduce flatus, jaundice, menstrual difficulties, and colic; for abdominal pain and distension and for dyspeptic conditions including loss of appetite, postprandial feelings of fullness, and liver and gallbladder complaints.
- Anti-inflammatory, choleretic, antimicrobial, and carminative actions.
- Used for treatment of diseases such as familial adenomatous polyposis; in the bowels, for treatment of inflammatory bowel disease; and in the colon, for treatment of colon cancer.
- In Ayurvedic practices, turmeric is thought to have many medicinal properties including strengthening the overall energy of the body, relieving gas, dispelling worms, improving digestion, regulating menstruation, dissolving gallstones, and relieving arthritis.
- In Pakistan, it is used as an anti-inflammatory agent, and as a remedy for gastrointestinal discomfort associated with irritable bowel syndrome and other digestive disorders (source).
Turmeric Milk Latte “Golden Milk” Popsicles
We turn many of our favorite drinks, such as herbal tea, lemonade, and smoothies into popsicles. It adds variety, and our children ask for them nearly daily. Making popsicles at home is a really easy and inexpensive way to make treats and nourish our bodies. A few years back, our son had the idea to turn this turmeric milk latte into a popsicle, and we have been enjoying them this way ever since! To make the popsicles, all you need is the popsicle mold and popsicle sticks. I like these molds best, as they make 10 popsicles at a time and they pop out of the molds very easily.
Turmeric Milk Latte – Whole30, GAPS, Paleo Recipe
Equipment
- molds
Ingredients
- 2 cups coconut cream or milk (or favorite kind of milk)
- 1 tbsp honey (GAPS), or maple syrup; more to taste (omit if Whole30)
- 1 tspn turmeric
- 1 tspn real vanilla extract (optional)
- 1/2 tspn cinnamon (plus a pinch to add to top of latte)
- 1/4 tspn ginger
- pinch black pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a blender or mixing bowl. Whisk or blend until smooth.
- Pour into small sauce pan and heat over medium heat until hot, but not boiling (about 5 minutes).
- Serve warm with a sprinkle of cinnamon on top, over ice, or cold (after refrigerating).
Notes
Recipe Notes
- You can use any type of milk for this recipe.
- If you want to make into popsicles, allow the latte to cool, then freeze into molds.
- Store in a glass jar with airtight lid for up to 3 days.
I hope you and your family enjoy this recipe as much as our family does! Please let me know your feedback and your favorite recipe variations in the comments below!
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I have had a turmeric latte before at a local coffee shop, but I’ve always wanted to make my own! This recipe seems simple yet so good. I’ll have to try it out!!
Love a warm latte – no matter the time of year!
This is such a great, and simple recipe full of beneficial properties and, I bet, so delicious!! I love the idea of making this into popsicles for the summer, even for kids 🙂 Thank you very much for sharing!