*Le Sigh* good ole Golden Milk…but this time, I just had to do a remix. I give you!!….Thee Golden Coconut Latte! The title itself is a dead giveaway to my kicked-up version of the popular turmeric latte *wink*.
Before we get into the details, let’s talk for a second about the health benefits. It’s a hormone health godsend, from the anti-inflammatory properties of both the turmeric and ginger (2 essential ingredients when hormonal breakouts and painful PMS some knocking at your door), to gorgeously fatty coconut butter and milk. Coconut butter not only helps to keep you satiated, but is also highly antibacterial and another skin savior. I like to add a tiny bit of ashwagandha powder (or tincture) into my golden milk of it’s calming and soothing effects on the nervous system, giving the body an extra helping hand at combatting stress.
Don’t have coconut milk on hand? Check out my 30-second solution to Cashew Milk 🙂
Recipe
Golden Milk Latte
Ingredients
- 1 cup coconut milk
- ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground or freshly grated ginger
- a crack or pinch of black pepper
- a scraping of seeds from a vanilla pod or teaspoon vanilla powder
- ½ tablespoon coconut butter
- ½ teaspoon ashwagandha powder or use a few drops in tincture form
- stevia or honey optional
Instructions
- Place all ingredients, except the coconut butter and ashwagandha, into a saucepan over a low to medium heat and whisk everything together. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Lastly, whisk in the coconut butter and ashwagandha and leave for a further minute. Pour into a mug and finish with a light dusting of cinnamon on the top.
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