"Golden Milk" Latte (Anti-Inflammatory, Vegan, Non-Dairy and Keto Friendly)

Golden Milk originated in India, where it is called "Turmeric Milk." In India, it has been used to aid in the treatment of many ailments, including colds, coughs, inflammation, aches, pains, and restlessness. In America, Golden Milk has been adapted into a tasty beverage enhanced with spices that are well known for their anti-inflammatory qualities. 

 Ingredients:

2 1/4 cups unsweetened coconut milk**

3/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

3/4 teaspoon ground turmeric

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

3/8 teaspoon ground ginger

1 pinch pink Himalayan or sea salt

5 tablespoons Lakanto Classic sweetener***

3/4 cup extra strong coffee (optional)

Method:

Add the coconut milk, vanilla, turmeric, cinnamon, ginger, salt and sweetener to a medium saucepan and whisk to blend. If desired, whisk in the coffee. Heat until hot, but do not boil. Pour into 2 mugs. Makes 2 servings.

**If you are not following a non-dairy diet, you can use 2 cups coconut milk and 1/4 cup heavy cream.

***If you are not following a sugar free diet, you may substitute 3 tablespoons of honey for the sweetener.

Nutritional info per serving (with just coconut milk), approximately:

61.5 calories ~ 5.5 grams fat ~ 1.3 grams net carbs ~ 0.7 grams protein

Nutritional info per serving (made with coconut milk & coffee), approximately:

62.5 calories ~ 5.5 grams fat ~ 1.3 grams net carbs ~ 0.8 grams protein

Nutritional info per serving (with coconut milk and cream), approximately,

157 calories ~ 15.5 grams fat ~ 2 grams net carbs ~ 1.5 grams protein

Nutritional info per serving, (with coconut milk, cream & coffee), approximately:

158 calories ~ 15.6 grans fat ~ 2 grams net carbs ~ 1.6 grams protein