Trendy Turmeric Latte recipe
Cashew nuts and turmeric give this creamy latte recipe a shot of health benefits
TURMERIC ICED LATTE
You will love this creamy golden milk. It is an immune boosting snack that you can serve iced or hot.
Turmeric is a spice that has long been used in traditional Chinese medicine and Ayurvedic medicine for its amazing health benefits. It is a potent anti-oxidant, anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory and can benefit digestion, immunity, liver health and possible protection from cancer.
INGREDIENTS
Serves 1
1 cup cashew nut milk (you can use another plant milk or a full fat organic milk)
1 tsp ground turmeric
1 large pinch of ground cardamom
1 tsp coconut oil
A pinch of black pepper (to enhance the absorption of curcumin)
A pinch of fresh grated fresh ginger
1 cinnamon stick or ½ tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
1 tsp of raw honey (optional)
3 ice cubes
METHOD
For the nut milk:
Soak the cashew nuts in water for 3 hours.
Drain and rinse the nuts and then place in a blender with 4 cups of filtered water and a pinch of sea salt.
Strain through a nut milk bag or a muslin sheet.
For the turmeric latte:
Blend one cup of milk with all the ingredients above and blitz for 30 seconds. Enjoy!
Vegetarian; vegan; free from gluten, dairy and refined sugar
Stéphanie Achar: Simple and Healthy
Stéphanie Achar is a qualified nutritional therapist and health coach based in South West London. She is collaborating with Culture Whisper to create a series of seasonal, wholesome and nutritionally balanced recipes.
Find more recipes or book a free nutrition consultation with Stéphanie on her website, www.simpleandhealthy.com