Easy Turmeric Latte Recipe

Word has it you love those Grande Caramel Lattes and Pumpkin Spiced Creamy Mochas? And who could blame you?! But considering they’re laced with enough sugar, sweetener, caffeine and syrup to push an adrenalin-infused Christmas shopper to the edge, they’re really not friends to our gut, our mood, our anxiety or our waistlines.

So I came up with a delicious winter spiced latte of my own that will soothe your gut instead of sending you rushing to the loo or reaching for that Gaviscon. If you are trying to avoid or reduce your caffeine intake but love a hot milky drink, you'll love this!

It’s just a few simple ingredients and stars turmeric which gives it that beautiful golden colour. Turmeric is a bit of a celebrity when it comes to natural anti-inflammatory support. I’ve combined it with other warming anti-inflammatory spices like ginger and cinnamon too.

My turmeric latte recipe is entirely plant based, dairy-free and refined sugar-free. Have you tried a turmeric latte yet? (It's sometimes known as a Golden Latte).

If you're sensitive to caffeine (it makes you anxious or jittery or disrupts your sleep), or if you find coffee irritates your gut, give this a try! 

​You may also enjoy this soothing slippery elm smoothie recipe, especially if your gut is irritated and inflamed. 

Ingredients for a Turmeric Latte

Recipe serves 2.

• 350ml unsweetened almond milk
• 1⁄4 tsp. ground turmeric
• 1⁄4 tsp. ground ginger
• 1⁄4 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp. maple syrup

How to make a Turmeric Latte

1. Place all the ingredients in a saucepan and stir constantly over a gentle heat. 
2. Once hot, give it a whisk with a handheld electric milk-frother.  
3. Pour into your favourite coffee mug or latte glass and sprinkle with a light dusting of ground cinnamon. Beautiful!

Here's another gut soothing anti-inflammatory smoothie recipe you'll love: Soothing slippery elm smoothie.