It can be hard adapting a healthier lifestyle. Didn’t Mark Twain say,

“The Only Way To Keep Your Health Is To Eat What You Don’t Want, Drink What You Don’t Like, And Do What You’d Rather Not” – Mark Twain

Well isn’t that the truth. The good news is that it doesn’t have to be this way.  While we can’t cut out everything from our diet, doesn’t mean we still can’t cut out some ingredients and replace them with others. We have two words for you: healthy lattes. You no longer have to cut out the best part of your day because dietitians say you shouldn’t have any dairy. What we are about to show you today are the healthy lattes with a twist we are sure you never thought of. Drinking these lattes will not only make your body happy but will also make you happy. But without further ado, let’s get healthy, shall we?

By: Julie Queiruga

Healthy Turmeric Latte

Benefits:

1. Anti-Bacterial Agent
2. Anti-Aging
3. Facial Hair Control
4. Improves Skin’s Elasticity
5. Lightens Pigmentation
6. Controls Dandruff & Hair Loss
7. Controls Oily Skin
8. Lightens Stretch Marks
9. Cures Acne
10. Heals Cracked Heels

by Camille Styles: A creamy cup of golden, immune boosting deliciousness

Turmeric is a rhizomatous herbaceous perennial plant of the ginger family, Zingiberaceae.

What you’ll need:

2 cups of oat milk or unsweetened almond milk
1 teaspoon of turmeric
1 teaspoon of raw honey (or coconut syrup if vegan)
1 cinnamon stick or ½ teaspoon of ground cinnamon
3 cardamon pods
a small pinch of ground or fresh ginger
a small pinch of pepper

How to:

1. Add the almond milk to a small pot and heat on low temperature.
2. Add the turmeric, cinnamon stick, cardamon pods, raw honey or coconut syrup, and pepper and stir frequently for about 3 minutes until the milk is warm (not boiling).
3. Remove from heat and take out the cinnamon stick. You can reuse it a couple of time.
4. Strain the milk either through a strainer or small colander.
5. Froth the top of the milk for a few seconds with a milk frother.
6. Add more raw honey or coconut syrup for taste (optional)

Matcha Green Tea Latte

Benefits:

1. Feeling of calmness
2. Improves Cholesterol
3. Detoxifies body
4. Loaded with EGCg catechins
5. Burns calories
6. Increases endurance and boosts energy levels
7. High level of antioxidants
8. Boosts concentration and memory
9. Fortifies immune system
10. Gives pleasant feeling

Nom Recipes

Long-standing tradition of Japanese culture, Matcha Green Tea is the highest quality powdered green tea available. Made from the nutrient-rich young leaves picked from the tips of shade-grown Camellia sinensis plants, Matcha Green Tea is steamed, stemmed, and de-vined before being stone-ground into very fine powder.

What you’ll need:

1 cup non-dairy milk, warmed
1/2 cup water, warmed
1 tsp matcha green tea powder (I use ENCHA)
sweeten to taste
Optional: Peppermint extract and/or Vanilla bean

How to:

1. All you’ll need to do is warm the non-dairy milk and water to a ‘just under boiling’ temperature.
2. Pour both into a blender along with the matcha and any other additional ingredients you choose.
3. Blend until you see it’s frothy and enjoy.

Cinnamon Rooibos (Red Tea Latte)

Benefits:

1. Caffeine free
2. Contains powerful antioxidants
3. Prevents against some cancers
4. High mineral content
5. Improves circulation
6. Relieves stomach complaints
7. Aids absorption of iron
8. Can relieve skin conditions
9. Can protect against Parkinsons/Alzheimers disease
10. Encourages restful sleep

cemilanss instagram

Rooibos is a broom-like member of the Fabaceae family of plants growing in South Africa’s fynbos.

What you’ll need:
1 cup hot Rooibos tea, brewed from a bag or loose leaf (or try a powder like this one!)
1/2 cup non-dairy milk, warmed
sweeten to taste (I like 1 tsp maple syrup)
1/8 tsp cinnamon
optional: ginger powder, cayenne, vanilla bean to taste

How to:

1. Just brew the Rooibos tea using a Rooibos tea bag or a loose leaf.
2. Warm the non-dairy milk, then pour both into a blender along with any additional ingredients you want.
3. Blend the drink until it’s frothy.
4. You can also top it with cinnamon if you like.

Pumpkin Latte

Benefits:

1.Pumpkins are an antioxidant and an anti-inflammatory food
2. Great source of Vitamin A content
3. The high levels of Vitamin C
4. Great source of fiber
5. Help prevent aging and cardiovascular disease.
6. High in protein and plant based fatty acids
7. Rich in magnesium
8. Lots of Potassium and Zinc
9. The fruit contains L-tryptophan (help with depression)

autumncozy tumblr

What you’ll need:

1 shot of espresso or 4 oz. of very strong coffee
3/4 cup of milk of choice (taste best with raw cow or coconut)
3 TB organic pumpkin puree
1 TB of real maple syrup
5 drops of stevia or you can add another 1/2 TB of maple syrup
1/8 tsp. of pumpkin pie spice
1/8 tsp. of vanilla extract
Pinch of coconut sugar for topping (optional)

How to:

If you have an espresso maker, we suggest using that before you use our other method. With the espresso machine, it is quick and will make your life a whole lot easier, if not we suggest :

1. Once you have your coffee ready, put your pumpkin, spices, vanilla extract, and maple syrup into a mixing glass. Use a blender to whip up the ingredients together.
2. Place your milk in a saucepan over a medium flame (Or stir on high to create a nice foamy milk). Once the milk is simmering, remove and put in the blender with the other ingredients.
3. Pour your mixture into a bowl or cask and gently pound on the counter a few times (This will help you achieve the nice frothy top of a latte beverage). Let it sit for a minute and then use a spoon to separate the liquid from the foam of your milk to get the full effect of a pumpkin spice latte.
4. After your all done, place your beverage into your mug of choice and sprinkle a pinch of coconut sugar (optional). Enjoy!

A little extra treat

On behalf of Global Glam, one thing we can all agree on is that we love chocolate and a little treat every now and then. While we are now going the healthy route when it comes to our favorite lattes, it doesn’t mean we also have to say goodbye to hot chocolate. That’s right! We have two recipes healthy but delicious hot chocolates to enjoy all season long.

Melted Hot Chocolate

Adventures in Cooking

What you’ll need:

1 1/2 cups non-dairy milk, warmed
1 1/2 Tbsp vegan dark chocolate or 2-3 tsp cacao powder
Pinch of sea salt or pinch of cayenne or cinnamon or nutmeg (or all three)
Chocolate for grating on top at the end

How to:

1. Warm the milk then add it to a blender along with the chocolate; blend until smooth.
2. Add sweetener and your spices.
3. Pour into serving mug and top with grated chocolate, and enjoy

White Chocolate Coconut

Lemons for Lulu

What you’ll need:

1 cup coconut-based non-dairy milk, warmed (not full-fat)
1 Tbsp coconut flakes (fine)
1 Tbsp white chocolate (or you can use raw cacao butter)
Vanilla bean r vanilla bean paste or extract (optional)

How to:

1. Warm the coconut milk and pour into the blender along with if you are using, cacao butter and coconut.
2. Blend from low to high for a minute.
3. Sweeten to taste and add optional vanilla.
4. Top with white chocolate flakes to serve.

Dieting shouldn’t mean depriving yourself from all your favorite little things. Dieting should just mean finding a new healthy but delicious version of your favorite little things. With that being said, stay warm and enjoy!

-JQ