Winter hot drinks might be flavoured with tasty super spices like cinnamon and ginger, but they’re often packed with sugar and dairy too. For a more nutritious alternative, here are some of our favourite healthy hot drinks to make at home.
Pumpkin Spiced Latte
Enjoy the flavour of a Pumpkin Spiced Latte without any of the sugar and dairy with this healthy take on the classic PSL. Blended with pumpkin puree and topped with coconut whipped cream, this healthy drink tastes just like the real thing, without any of the added nasties.
Get the recipe from The Colorful Kitchen
Dairy-free Hot Chocolate
Nothing beats a good book, a roaring fire and a mug of hot chocolate on a wild winter’s day. For a healthier drink, just swap out the dairy for your favourite nut milk, use cacao powder instead of cocoa, and sweeten with a touch of maple syrup.
Get the recipe at Detoxinista.
Golden Milk Turmeric Tea
Turmeric offers so many health benefits, but to make the most of this superfood, nutritionists suggest taking it with black pepper and fat. Enter Golden Milk. This comforting hot drink doesn’t just taste good, it also combines the holy trinity of turmeric, coconut milk and pepper to ensure you enjoy all the benefits of this superfood spice.
Get the recipe from Happy Healthy Mama
Mulled Apple Juice
In the depths of winter, mulling is a must. But if you want to avoid wine or cider, try infusing hot cloudy apple juice with clementines, cloves and cardamom. It’ll taste just as festive, without any of the alcohol.
Get the recipe from Hungry Healthy Happy.
Vegan Chai Latte
With flavours of cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg, chai tea is irresistibly warming on a cold day. And with this easy vegan recipe spice mix you don’t have to head to your nearest cafe to get your chai fix. Just add a pinch of the chai masala to black tea to make the cosiest of hot drinks.
Get the recipe from Lauren Caris Cooks.
