This Iced Golden Milk Radiates Pure Joy
The temperature has been climbing in SoCal & this iced turmeric latte is the perfect cool-me-down, spice-me-up afternoon treat. It’s a spin off a recipe out of the Clean Plate Cookbook, just a little more simplified. I made mine with a homemade cashew milk that I had previously made. The creamy texture of the milk, combined with the sweetness of the dates and the pungent kick from the spices is the perfect well-rounded drink to curb all those cravings without having to have caffeine.
HEALTH BENEFITS
Turmeric contains a powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant component called Curcumin. It most often comes in a concentrated form like capsules or pills and requires black pepper (which contains piperine) to help the body absorb it. You can also take Curcumin with a fatty meal to help it even more because it’s a fat soluble supplement. The nut milk in this latte, combined with the pinch of black pepper is the perfect combination to activate the health benefits of the turmeric.
INGREDIENTS
Serves 2
2 cups of cashew milk (or whatever nut milk you have on hand)⠀
3 pitted dates ⠀
1.5 tsp ground turmeric powder ⠀
A pinch of flakey salt (I used Maldon Salt)
Freshly ground black pepper ⠀
INSTRUCTIONS
Blend all the ingredients together for a few minutes until smooth.
Strain over a bowl or pot in a nut milk bag, cheesecloth or fine mesh strainer.
Serve over ice and garnish with black pepper or cardamom spice & enjoy!
Aqu’s recommendation for a top quality Curcumin supplement is this one by HealthAid. It helps support naturally inflammatory response for overall well-being. This nutritional supplement is ideal especially for those with swollen & painful joints, inflammatory skin conditions such as eczema or those who experience pain caused by general inflammation in the body or need digestive support.
This product is free From artificial colors, preservatives & flavorings of any kind. It also is combined with a high dose of Piperine to fully activate the health benefits of Curcumin in the body.