Turmeric latte

So confession time... when I tried my first turmeric latte I thought it was disgusting! I knew it was healthy, but at the same time I couldn’t shake the thought that people actually drink this stuff. So I decided to start with baby steps. I started taking turmeric capsules and soon discovered that I loved the way it made my body feel. So I did some research and discovered why - turmeric has some amazing properties that include helping to reduce inflammation and joint pain, aiding in digestion, and boosting your immune system with its antibacterial and antiviral attributes. So I made it my mission to find a turmeric latte that wouldn’t leave me wanting to burn my tongue off or (less dramatically) brush my teeth. If you’re in the same boat as me, I implore you to give this recipe a try! I found that it was an easy replacement for my mid-afternoon coffee to deliver a warm soothing liquid without the added caffeine headache that coffee often brings. I even drink it to help settle down and get cozy before bed. And get this… it actually tastes good!

Prep time: 5 min Total time: 10 min Servings: 1 

Ingredients:

½ cup of coconut milk

½ cup of water 

1 tsp of freshly grated ginger (tip: grade ginger and squeeze the juice out, leaving the pulp behind)

1 tsp of honey 

1 tsp of coconut oil

½ tsp of turmeric powder

⅛ tsp of black pepper

½ tsp of cinnamon

Pinch of cloves

Pinch of nutmeg

Pinch of salt 

Optional: add a few tbsp of collagen powder

Instructions:

Step 1: Warm coconut milk, water, honey and coconut oil. When warm, whisk in ginger and spices

Step 2: Add mixture to a blender to froth it up before pouring into a mug. Top with extra cinnamon if desired.