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Vegan Iced Golden Milk Latte

Beverages
2 servings
5 min
5 min
15 min (includes chill)

Ingredients

    Ingredients:

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups oat milk (or coconut milk)
    • 1 tsp ground turmeric
    • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
    • ¼ tsp ground ginger
    • Pinch of black pepper
    • 1½ tbsp maple syrup or agave
    • ½ tsp vanilla extract
    • 1 cup ice cubes
    • Optional: pinch of cardamom or nutmeg

    Equipments:

    20 minutes or less
    Gluten-Free
    Soy-Free
    Oil-Free
    Refined Sugar-Free
    Nut-Free

    Features:

    20 minutes or less

    Gluten-Free

    Soy-Free

    Oil-Free

    Refined Sugar-Free

    Nut-Free

    Nutrition:

    • Calories: ~130 kcal
    • Fat: 3g
    • Carbohydrates: 22g
    • Sugar: 14g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Fiber: 0.5g
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    Prep

    Whisk continuously while the milk heats — turmeric and the other spices clump easily if left alone, and steady whisking is what dissolves them into a smooth, evenly colored base.

    Instructions:

    1. Make the golden base — Combine oat milk, turmeric, cinnamon, ginger, black pepper, and cardamom in a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk continuously.
    2. Heat gently — Warm for 3–5 minutes until steaming and spices are fully dissolved. Do not boil.
    3. Sweeten — Remove from heat and stir in maple syrup and vanilla extract.
    4. Cool quickly — Pour into a heatproof container and let cool for 10 minutes, or place over an ice bath to chill faster.
    5. Serve over ice — Fill tall glasses with ice cubes and pour the golden milk over the top.
    6. Stir and enjoy — Give it a gentle stir and sip immediately.
    Common Mistakes, Notes, Storage, Swaps & Tips

    Tips: Make a big batch of the golden milk base and store it in the fridge — just pour over ice when craving strikes. Add a shot of cold brew coffee for an iced golden milk cold brew. Barista oat milk froths better and creates a creamier texture.

    Swaps: Oat milk can be swapped for coconut, almond, or cashew milk. Maple syrup can be swapped for date syrup or coconut sugar dissolved in warm water.

    Storage: Store the golden milk base (without ice) in the fridge for up to 4 days. Shake or stir well before pouring over ice.

    Why these Ingredients

    This recipe leans on a handful of key ingredients to get its flavor and texture right. The oat milk adds creaminess and helps everything come together smoothly. The ½ tsp ground cinnamon adds warmth and a comforting, spiced aroma. The ¼ tsp ground ginger adds a bright, peppery warmth that lifts the other flavors. The black pepper adds a subtle heat that rounds out the seasoning.