Golden Milk Latte with Almond Milk and Almond Butter Recipe

Treat yourself with a cup of Golden Milk Latte with Almond Milk and Almond Butter, a mood-boosting, energy-enhancing wonder drink.

This latte is perfect as an afternoon spicy pick-me-up or chilled for pre/post exercise drink.

Serves: 1

Ingredients:

• 8 ounces unsweetened almond milk
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• Pinch of black pepper
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 tablespoon almond butter

Preparation:

Add almond milk, turmeric, cinnamon, ginger and black pepper to a stovetop pan. Heat on low for 3 minutes until warm. Stir in honey to stovetop pan mixture.

Once stirred, pour into a mug. For added protein and healthy fat, stir almond butter into the hot milk.

To drink while at work or on-the-go, pour the beverage into a microwavable travel mug, reheat in the microwave for 30 seconds until warm.

Nutrition Info: Calories: 140; Fat: 12 g; Protein: 5 g; Carb: 7 g; Fiber: 4 g

Created by Dawn Jackson-Blatner, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, author of “The Superfood Swap,” on behalf of the Almond Board of California.

Enjoy and let me know in the comments below or on facebook if you give this recipe a try!