If I have to have a vice, I feel like coffee isn't the worst of the worst. I have a cup and a half to two cups in the morning and usually a cup around 3 in the afternoon. This is partially for the caffeine and partially because my sweet tooth hits me hard around this time of day and coffee helps that! I won't give up my coffee all together, but I'm all for making "healthier" choices and cutting back where I can.
I'm not fully on board with the golden milk lattes but I love a good health food trend and am always willing to try them out. Turmeric is what packs the big punch here. It has tons of great health benefits including having anti-inflammatory benefits and increasing the antioxidant capacity in your body. I won't be giving up my afternoon coffee all together but I will definitely be drinking these every so often as a little health boost!
If you're looking for other ways to get your turmeric in, this detox tea is one of my very favorites in the winter.
Golden Milk Latte
1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
1 tsp. ground turmeric
1/2 tsp. ground ginger
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
pinch of black pepper
2 tsp. coconut oil
1 tsp. pure maple syrup
In a small saucepan, heat almond milk until it's hot but not boiling. Add turmeric, ginger and cinnamon and whisk to combine. Add the coconut oil and pepper and whisk until the coconut oil melts. Add in maple syrup, plus more for added sweetness if you like. Pour into a cup and drink up!
