Healthy Golden Milk Chai Latte recipe

Name: Healthy Golden Milk Chai Latte recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Ingredients: 2 tbsp Plant Milk Powder ((I like to use dried coconut milk powder)); 1½ tsp Ground Turmeric Powder; ¼ tsp Ground Ginger Powder; ¼ tsp Ground Cinnamon; ¼ tsp Ground Cardamom; Pinch of Ground Black Pepper; 1 tsp Finely Ground Chai Tea (chai tea powder or finely ground chai tea leaves); 2-3 cups Hot Water; 1 tbsp Coconut Oil (optional); 2-3 cups Unsweetened Cashew Milk or Almond Milk (or other plant milk); 2 tbsp Maple Syrup; 1½ tsp Ground Turmeric Powder; ¼ tsp Ginger Powder; ¼ tsp Ground Cinnamon; ¼ tsp Ground Cardamom; Pinch of Black Pepper; 1 tsp Finely Ground Chai Tea (chai tea powder or finely ground chai tea leaves); 1 tbsp Coconut Oil (optional)

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Healthy Golden Milk Chai Latte recipe – a delicious, creamy, and rich homemade morning treat. A cup of steaming hot, satisfyingly creamy, sweet, and warmly spiced golden Chai Latte.

This easy Golden Milk Chai Latte is off-the-charts good. Steaming hot, warm spices but also satisfyingly velvety creamy smooth. It’s exactly the kind of immune system-boosting delicious drink I want to start my day with every day all winter long.

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With just a handful of easy-to-get ingredients, you are ready to make a creamy cup of golden milk latte. I don’t make a whole lot of hot drinks (other than my daily cup of green tea). I rarely feel like I have the time to make a delicious drink from scratch…but this easy dairy-free golden turmeric milk is worth the time – plus, it’s only 5 minutes to make the golden milk powder and 5 minutes to heat the water. Simple as that.

Top tip: Make a large batch of this healthy immune system boosting turmeric drink powder and you have a tasty drink just waiting for you all ready to go.

What is a Golden Milk latte?

Golden milk is a traditional Indian drink that has its origins in Ayurveda. It can be as simple as just blending a cup of hot milk with a spoonful of ground turmeric. It can also be as rich and decadent as you like. This easy vegan Golden Milk Chai latte combines the delicious chai tea with the rich creamy golden milk giving you extra immune system boosting properties and lots of amazing flavors.

Top 8 reasons why you need to drink golden milk tea

Amazingly creamy and rich morning drink
Full of antioxidants and immune system-boosting ingredients
Easy to make
Warming and full of spices
Increased metabolism
Vegan chai latte
Gluten-free hot drink
Deliciously warm and refreshing

What are the benefits of golden milk?

Golden milk is praised for its anti-inflammatory healing properties. Thanks to the curcumin found in turmeric as well as a high concentration of immune system-boosting ingredients research suggest golden milk contains large amounts of antioxidant with antimicrobial and anticancer effects.

As well as the amazing health benefits of curcumin this golden milk also has more anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits thanks to ginger, cinnamon, and ground pepper.

How to get the best creamy golden milk latte

There are two main ways to get delicious creamy golden milk. Option one is to use almond milk or coconut milk, heat it, and add the golden milk powder.

Option 2 is to use dry milk powder and mix it with the golden milk powder. Store the mixture in a container, add a spoonful to a cup, pour on hot water, and stir. That’s it. Instant creamy steaming hot golden milk chai latte. I’ll walk you through both ways and recipes below.

Golden milk in a jar mixture – an easy golden milk just add hot water recipe

I always get a lot of questions about my famous dry golden milk mixture. It’s what I make nearly every morning all year round. Because I don’t feel like heating a cup of plant milk first thing when I get up. I just want to put a spoonful of my easy golden milk chai powder into a cup, pour over hot water, stir it and sit down to enjoy a creamy golden cup of golden milk latte.

Why you need to add pepper to gain the benefit of turmeric

The curcumin in turmeric is more easily absorbed by the body when it’s combed with the compound piperine that’s found in black pepper. It has been suggested that ingesting black pepper (piperine) and turmeric (curcumin) at the same time it enhances the body’s absorption by up to 2000%. Both curcumin and piperine may reduce inflammation and improve digestion, as well as alleviate joint pain.

A very easy vegan golden milk dry powder just-add water recipe with coconut milk powder

Coconut milk powder makes a great substitute for regular milk powder. It makes for creamy and luscious velvety hot golden milk. Coconut milk powder is naturally vegan and has a rich depth of flavor. It’s the secret to a great creamy and luxe vegan easy golden milk in a jar kit that no one will suspect is vegan.

As a general rule, coconut milk can be substituted for milk powder at a 1-to-1 ratio, unless stated otherwise on the packaging or in the recipe.

Note: Coconut milk powder should not be confused with desiccated coconut, which is the dried and shredded flesh of coconuts.

How to make crushed chai tea powder

I like to use a really good quality chai tea.

How to make tea powder from tea leaves: place the loose chai tea leaves in a coffee grinder and blitz in pulses until the leaves are powdered. Pour the tea leaves powder into a mortar and pestle and grind until the leaves are a fine powder.

Your tea leaves are ready to use.

Ingredients to make vegan golden milk chai latte with dry mix golden milk powder – just add water way

Makes 2-3 mugs

plant milk powder (I like to use dried coconut milk powder)
ground turmeric
ginger powder
ground cinnamon
cardamom powder
Pinch ground black pepper
finely ground chai tea powder
2-3 cups hot water

1 tablespoon coconut oil, optional

How to make vegan golden milk chai latte with dry mix golden milk powder – the just add water way

In a small mixing bowl, pour in plant milk powder, ground turmeric, ginger powder, cinnamon powder, finely ground black pepper, and chai tea powder. Use a spoon to mix the spices until everything is evenly distributed.

Pour 3-4 teaspoons of the golden milk powder into a mug and pour hot water over it. Use a spoon to mix and allow the tea a few minutes to rest. Add a spoonful of coconut oil for extra creaminess and drink right away. Enjoy.

Ingredients to make creamy plant-based dairy-free golden milk chai latte

almond milk or cashew milk
maple syrup
ground turmeric
ginger powder
ground cinnamon
cardamom powder
Pinch ground black pepper
ground chai tea powder
coconut oil, optional

How to make easy creamy 5-minutes dairy free golden milk chai tea latte

Add plant milk, maple syrup, all the ground spices, pepper, and ground chai tea powder to a pot. Stir to combine and warm up at medium heat while stirring.

Once the golden milk is hot (should be 4-5 minutes), turn off the heat and add more maple syrup if needed. You can also add more turmeric, ginger, or pepper for extra spice.

Pour into two cups and add a spoonful of coconut oil (optional). Serve immediately and enjoy.

Want to make a big jar of powdered golden milk just ready to pour hot water over?

I’ve got you covered. To make my mornings run smoothly I always prep a batch of my easy dairy-free golden milk chai latte and store it in a mason jar. That way I can just grab the jar from the cupboard, ladle a spoonful of ready golden chai mix powder into a mug, pour hot water on top and I’m instantly ready to enjoy a warm cup of golden milk. It’s so easy.

Ingredients to make 1 jar golden milk powder

15 tablespoons plant milk powder (I like to use dried coconut milk powder)
9 tablespoons ground turmeric
1 tbsp ground ginger
1 tbsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tbsp cardamom powder
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 tablespoons finely ground chai tea powder

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What dairy-free milk powder substitutes can I use to make vegan golden milk with water?

Several delicious vegan milk powders will give you a creamy irresistible hot cup of golden milk. Here are my top 3 dairy free milk powders:

Coconut milk powder – using coconut milk powder in golden milk lattes makes for an instant creamy hot golden milk with a rich deep flavor that enhances the turmeric flavor and texture in the best way.

Soy milk powder – soy milk powder is a great substitute for regular milk powder in hot golden milk. Soy milk powder has a long shelf life and can substitute regular milk powder at a 1-to-1 ratio. It creates a delicious and silky warm golden milk latte milk powder substitute.

Rice powder – rice powder is another great substitute for regular milk powder. It has a long shelf life and is a less calorie-dense option than coconut milk powder. Rice powder makes for a creamy and silky golden milk while also making the golden milk powder mix taste sweeter. Rice powder can usually substitute other milk powder at a 1-to-1 ratio.

Frequently asked questions

How to store golden milk chai latte powder mix

The golden milk mix can easily be stored in a cupboard in an airtight container for up to 2 months.

Should I drink the powder and spices that fall to the bottom of the mug?

It’s perfectly safe to ingest the powder, but I wouldn’t recommend it as the spices are very strong and spicy.

Is powdered tea healthy?

Yes. Tea contains lots of natural antioxidants and immune system-boosting components that are still intact once the tea leaves are powdered. The more time the tea has to darken the more caffeine and antioxidants are released into the tea.

Can I use a chai latte powder to make golden milk chai latte?

Absolutely. You can use any vegan chai latte or chai tea powder you prefer. Almost anything goes and there are a lot of great chai latte powders available.