Vegan Golden Milk is made with dairy-free milk, turmeric, ginger, and cinnamon. Ready in just 5 minutes, it’s sweetened with maple syrup, creamy, healthy, and delicious!
Now more than ever we need to be doing all we can to stay healthy and protect ourselves. So, a few weeks ago while working in my favorite coffee shop, Urban Grind Roasters, I noticed something new on their menu: a Turmeric Latte with the tag line, “Immune Boost.” I decided to forego my usual delicious pour-over and try it.
WOW! That’s all I can say. I’ve heard about “Golden Milk” and “Turmeric Lattes” before. But, never tried one. Boy, was I missing out! It was the perfect balance of earthy and sweet; soothing and warm; and incredibly satisfying. So, I was inspired to come home and start working on my own recipe. I LOVE vegan golden milk!!!
To say I’ve become obsessed with turmeric lattes would be an understatement. It’s my new coffee and I make no apologies. There’s no caffeine so it can be enjoyed in the morning or evening. Yet, it’s still energizing. It’s also gluten-free and filled to the brim with nutrients. Could this get any better?
If you haven’t tried vegan golden milk there’s no better time than now! It’s super easy, requires just a few simple wholesome ingredients, and is ready in less than 5 minutes! Trust me, you won’t be sorry.
Ready to enjoy your new favorite plant-based hot beverage? Let’s do it!
What Is Golden Milk
Golden Milk comes from the Ayurvedic tradition. A traditional golden milk recipe is a simple mixture of turmeric and hot milk and sometimes an extra spice or two.
Vegan golden milk uses non-dairy milk, turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, a little pepper, and is sweetened with maple syrup. Then it all gets whisked together and creates the most deliciously rich, creamy, healthy, and relaxing beverage in the world.
The best thing about vegan golden milk is how easy it is to make! There's a good chance you already have all of the ingredients in your pantry and refrigerator.
Ingredients You’ll Need
The best thing about this recipe is there are no fancy ingredients. You’ll need the following basic ingredient for this plant-based turmeric Golden Milk recipe:
- Non-dairy milk: I used unsweetened almond milk. Oat milk and cashew milk are great as well because they’re so creamy.
- Turmeric powder: The obvious star of the show and the reason it’s called “golden milk.”
- Ginger: I used dried ginger powder because of the convenience. But, you would use fresh ginger if you prefer.
- Cinnamon: Cinnamon adds extra warmth and spice that works really well with the turmeric.
- Vanilla: For depth of flavor and sweetness to balance out the earthiness of the other spices.
- Maple Syrup: For sweetness. You could also use agave, date sugar, or honey (not vegan).
- Pepper: I know it sounds weird, but it actually serves a purpose. Turmeric contains curcumin and when paired with pepper it can boost its benefits.
How To Make Vegan Golden Milk
Vegan golden milk is perfect when you’re craving something warm and soothing. It comes together in less than 5 minutes and uses only 7 healthy and wholesome ingredients.
- To a small saucepan add all of the ingredients. Whisk everything together and warm over over medium heat for 5 minutes or until it’s hot to the touch but not boiling.
- Remove from heat, taste, and adjust for sweetness and flavor. Depending on your personal taste you may wish to add more turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, or maple syrup.
Literally, that’s it! Yes, being healthy is that easy.
This turmeric latte is creamy, comforting, mildly spicy, naturally sweetened, super healthy, and absolutely delicious.
Vegan Golden Milk Benefits
Turmeric contains curcumin which gives turmeric its yellow color and is loaded with many health benefits. Some of the most common areas are fatigue, joint pain, digestive problems, respiratory problems, and many other things.
Curcumin contains high levels of antioxidants and most research has shown it helps to reduce the risk of diseases and slow the aging process.
One of turmeric's most studied benefits is its anti-inflammatory properties. Research has shown that turmeric reduces inflammation in the body, which can help reduce the risk of many chronic diseases.
Bottom line? There’s lots of reason to make and enjoy this amazing drink.
So, BOTTOMS UP!
Frequently Asked Questions
It’s a great balance of earthy, sweet, spicy, and creamy. I often say it’s like a chai latte with a kick…and better.
Yes. It’s best fresh, but this is great for making and storing so you always have a nice latte waiting for you. Just heat and drink.
Place any used Golden Milk in an airtight container, such as a glass jar, and store it in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Simply pour the mixture back into a small saucepan and warm over medium heat while occasionally whisking.
💭 Top Tips
- The spices are potent so be sure and use the amounts as listed. Taste and adjust after it has been heated and mixed.
- If you want that “cozy” coffee house texture you can use a frother to fluff it up a bit. They’re inexpensive but fun to use.
- Dried spices work great in this recipe, just make sure they aren’t stale.
- Enjoy this delicious golden milk latte in the morning or evening.
Be sure and make this vegan golden milk a daily routine if for nothing else the health benefits alone. It’s also a great replacement for coffee as an afternoon “pick me up.” And, if you need something warm and cozy right before bed it won’t keep you up. In fact, it may help you to drift off.
I love having this delicious beverage with savory breakfast dishes like my Vegan Tofu Scramble, Tofu Bacon, The Best Vegan Frittata, Easy Cheesy Vegan Grits, and Easy Vegan Breakfast Tacos. But, my favorite meal to consume with this delicious Golden Milk Latte is my Cheesy Vegan Grits Bowl with BBQ Soy Curls.
If you make this Golden Milk let me know! Please leave a comment and rate it. Be sure to share a picture on Instagram with the hashtag #shaneandsimple. I want to see your work. Enjoy!
Vegan Golden Milk (Turmeric Latte)
- Total Time7 minutes
- Yield2 cups 1x
- DietVegan
This Vegan Golden Milk is made with dairy-free milk, turmeric, ginger, and cinnamon. Ready in just 5 minutes, it’s naturally sweetened, creamy, healthy, and delicious!
Ingredients
- 2 cups of unsweetened almond milk or non-dairy milk of choice
- 1 tsp. turmeric powder
- ½ tsp. ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp. ground ginger
- ½ tsp. vanilla
- 2–3 Tbsp maple syrup
- ⅛ tsp. or a pinch of black pepper
Instructions
- To a small saucepan add all of the ingredients. Whisk everything together and warm over over medium heat for 5 minutes or until it's hot to the touch but not boiling.
- Remove from heat, taste, and adjust for sweetness and flavor. Depending on your personal taste you may wish to add more turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, or maple syrup.
- Use a milk frother for texture if you like. You can also blend all of the ingredients together once the milk is hot. But, whisking works just fine.
Notes
The spices are potent so be sure and use the amounts as listed. Taste and adjust after it has been heated and mixed.
If you want that “cozy” coffee house texture you can use a frother to fluff it up a bit. They’re inexpensive but fun to use.
Dried spices work great in this recipe, just make sure they aren’t stale.
Enjoy this delicious golden milk latte in the morning or evening.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 101
- Sugar: 12.3 g
- Sodium: 189 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Carbohydrates: 16.8 g
- Fiber: 0.7 g
- Protein: 1.7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Prep Time: 2 mins.
- Cook Time: 5 mins.
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegan
This is such an easy and delicious recipe! I’m trying to incorporate more turmeric (and protein) into my diet and this is a simple way to add both in a compliant way. Thank you, Shane, for the flavorful and spicy-warm recipe. It also helps reduce my coffee intake!
This is so good, Shane. I follow the recipe. Sometimes I even add a tbsp of raw cacao per serving and it’s a healthy, creamy hot chocolate!
Truly the perfect blend of spices. Ive made a few of these and this is my fave recipe. I used everything exactly as listed! Thanks!
A warm and satisfying beverage on a cold, wintry night.
Delish!!!!! So flavorful and so good for you, I can’t believe I paid $7 for a small golden milk at a cafe when I can make it at home and it taste even better! (And a heck of a lot cheaper)
Thank you for yet another wonderful recipe!
This is amazingly good, and SO easy to make. I wasn’t reading closely and added salt instead of the pepper, AND I accidentally let it boil, but it was still delicious!
This recipe is definitely a keeper but I’ll make it correctly next time.
Made it this morning, as per your recipe. Perfect! Especially today, very cold and windy outside. So easy. Will make this regularly.
I got right up from my computer when this recipe came to my inbox and made it immediately! DELICIOUS! Even my coffee lovin’ husband loved it which is saying something. Thank you, Shane, for another home run!
I made a cup of this because I’ve been cold all day. It warmed me up and was very delicious. Thank you!
Thank you for this delicious recipe! I’m recovering from a mild case of Covid. Instead of my usual tea, I thought I’d this. So yummy and comforting – just what I needed!
WOW! I’ll admit I was skeptical, but this recipe is fabulous! I might try it with date syrup just as an experiment, but it’s delicious as is. Perfect for Illinois winters! Sharing this in my newsletter for sure 🙂
Thanks, Cyd! We love it!!!
Thank you for this recipe! I have been trying to find a warm healthy drink and this hit the spot. It’s like a warm hug!
That’s so great to hear! Thank you!
OMG never was I ever interested in making any type of a “Tumeric” drink because I really thought the tumeric would be overpowering for me- although I use it in cooking. So I made this latte and wow!! Absolutely love it! I’m so thankful I came across this receipe and finally made it! It’s so flavorful and I taste the yummy sweetness far more than the tumeric which I love! And knowing it’s a healthier option than my regular go to coffee is so good to know! Can’t wait to make it again and share with other’s!
*Side-note* didn’t have ginger and added more cinnamon powder
Wow, thank you so much!
Golden Milk helped me immensely when I had problems with a hiatal hernia and acid reflux on a daily basis.
This is sooo good! I drink it both hot and cold all the time.
Wow, thanks! I’ll have to try it cold – never done that before. Thanks for the inspiration.
Delicious!!! Wonderful hot drink for wintertime!
This is indeed a soothing drink worth making. Some delicious variations I enjoy, together as well as separately, from time to time are 1) Tbsp of almond butter, 2) tsp of raw cacao powder. and 3) local honey in place of maple syrup.
Hi Shane,
thanks for sharing. I did my own version I used banana milk, heated it up and added chiseled for some evening chia seed pudding. Love it so much I’m sharing with my family and friends!
OMG EVERYONE I MAKE THIS FOR LOVES IT AND WANTS THE RECIPE. SO SIMPLE YET AMAZING!! I’M PUTTING THE SPICES TOGETHER IN A HUGE BATCH SO THAT I CAN MAKE IT UP IN A JIFFY! Thanks Shane for being such a BLESSING!
I make this up cold and store in frig. Fill tall glass with cubed ice, pour 1 cup of this over the ice and fill the glass with cold decaf ice tea. So delicious.
Curled up under a blanket with this cup of warm deliciousness! Your recipe is much better than the local coffee house! So easy to make too. Thanks Shane!
Yummy and healthy what more can you want, Thank you, I love it.
Thank you!
I love this drink! I wasn’t sure but I totally enjoyed it! Thanks so much Shane! Love it!
Thank you so much!
I love this drink.. So delicious. Thanks Shane
This is like being wrapped in a warm blanket on a cold night! Not only is this delicious, it’s a great way to relax after a stressful day!
I tried this for the first time this morning and it was delish! I am not a coffee drinker but kind of always want to have the good feels of drinking something warm in the morning. This will definitely be a daily drink for me especially with all the health benefits!!
Thank you, Terri!!!
I’ve recently started buying $7 turmeric lattes (yikes) from my local coffee shop and thought I would try to make it at home. This recipe is so much more flavorful and delicious. I used vanilla oat milk because I was out of extract, a cinnamon stick, substituted agave for more of a classic sugar taste, and served over ice. Thank you.
That’s awesome, Priya! Love your additions.
I finally got around to making this as a warming drink after my cold walk outside. It is wonderfully delicious and quick to prepare. Got a nice foam using inly a whisk.
I will make this again.
Thank you.
Really delicious! I didn’t have ginger but it is fine without 🙂 thank you!!
Could you warm this in the microwave? How long, do you think?
30 seconds should be fine.
Delicious…made this, this morning feeling under the weather and boy did it hit the spot. I don’t have a frothier but my whisk worked just fine. Thanks for this fabulous recipe and will be having this every morning in these cooler months. Thanks, Shane!
I have tried a number of different golden milk recipes. I do like golden milk but chain this is the best tasting one I’ve ever had! Thank you. Keep those recipes coming!!
Thank you so much!!!
I have some fresh turmeric and ginger. Can you tell me how to use them in place of the dried spices?
A good rule of thumb for both: 1 tablespoon freshly grated turmeric or ginger = 1 teaspoon ground turmeric. Dry will always be stronger than fresh.
I’ve made it twice now. Once with grated fresh ginger, it had a milder flavor. Very nice but I like the ease of using the ground ginger. I’ll definitely be making this again. Such a delicious way to get the benefits of turmeric. Thanks Shane!
I would think you could mix the dry ingredients (use a small amount of vanilla powder for the vanilla extract) together by doubling, tripling, or quadrupling the recipe. It would be even easier to make a dry mix and then add the milk and maple syrup to the saucepan.
You absolutely could.
I soaked 3 dates in warm water and then blended them with the rest of the ingredients in the blender. I also used fresh ginger. Turned out awesome and a little foamy on top!
Super yummy. I’ve been looking for a way to incorporate more ginger and turmeric into my diet – this is perfect! Easy and decadent. Thanks for the recipe!
Am sipping as I type. I used 2 tablespoons of maple syrup then added 1/8 teaspoon of cardamom. Over the top delicious!
Thank you!
Treat yourself!—I’ve made this golden drink twice now and really enjoyed it. Especially on a cool day! Thank-you for this recipe and all your delicious recipes. 😁
Thank you so much!
My new go to morning drink, and it’s so easy and delicious! I put all the ingredients in my smaller Vitamix container at night then take it out of the fridge in the morning and instead of heating it on the stove I use my Vitamix and turn it on high for 5-10 minutes while I’m putting my lunch in my cooler or whatever needs doing…. pour it in my thermal cup and out the door I go with a big mug of yuminess!!! I do make a few little changes….I use fresh ginger, both cayenne and black pepper, and once in a while dates in place of the syrup! Thank you once again!!!
My pleasure and I LOVE the little additions…especially the cayenne. Putting that on my list of “must try.”
Yum yum yum! Just made this in my small Vitamix cup as recommended above and am sipping it as I write. It’s delicious- and SO EASY! Thank you
Great idea! I love this recipe, and your vitamix hack is awesome! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you!
Delicious! Made it with oat milk…
Omg I am obsessed so delicious! Thank you for your yummy recipes.
Yums!
Nice.
Just finished a cup of this heaven! BEST golden milk I’ve tasted. Thank you!!!
Shawna, thank you so much!
Very good!! I’ve had golden milk before but love this recipe! Thank you Shane! 😋🙏💜
Thank you!
I enjoyed this delightful beverage treat this evening. Bonus – very easy to make, tasty, healthy and only 101 calories! Great for taming a sweet-tooth craving.
Thank you, Carol!!! I find a good replacement for even hot chocolate.
This Golden Milk Latte is made with dairy-free milk, turmeric, ginger, and cinnamon. Ready in just 5 minutes, it’s sweetened with maple syrup, creamy, healthy, and delicious!
First time to make any recipe of this type. My friend and I give it two thumbs up. Thank you
Thank you, Jody!!!
Just a small note. Isn’t latte and milk redundant?
Simple and delicious!
THANK YOU!
We love this recipe. It is sooo delicious! Thank you so much for sharing! Blessings!🙂😎
Thank you, Sandra! Peace.