3 Hot & Healthy Holiday Drinks

The days are getting shorter, the weather is getting colder and December is right around the corner. Basically, we’re ready to bundle up in 101 blankets by the fire place with a warm drink in hand. While traditional hot chocolates, lattes, and other seasonal drinks are filled with loads of sugar, artificial colours, and other additives that aren’t great for you. Here at Goodness Me, we didn’t want to miss out on the warm drink train, but also didn’t want to indulge in drinks that aren’t going to make us feel great. Therefore, we curated some clean recipes that are a spin on some of our classic favourites for the season. So grab your mug, and start sipping on some guilt-free goodness!

Looking to sip on a comforting blend of turmeric, coconut, cinnamon, ginger and cardamom while also getting amazing health benefits? Then look no further!

This chai turmeric tea latte combines the light sweetness from the coconut milk and dates with the beautiful blend of spices from the chai tea and turmeric. The latte is a beautiful golden yellow that smells amazing and tastes even better.

The golden mylk used in this recipe is vegan, organic, and non-GMO – it is also made in small batches so you do not have to worry about it being filled with fillers or artificial ingredients.

Whether you’re looking for a warm drink filled with anti-inflammatory properties or a new take on the classic chai tea latte – this drink will not disappoint!

Chai Turmeric Tea Latte

courtesy of Botanica
Serves 2

Ingredients

• 2 bags of chai tea
• 2 tsp Botanica Turmeric Golden Mylk
• ¾ cup boiling water
• 1 cup of almond or coconut milk
• 1 small cinnamon stick

1. Steep chai tea bags in boiling water with the cinnamon stick for 3-5 minutes depending on how strong you like your tea – strain
2. Add golden mylk powder into strained chai tea –mix until powder has fully dissolved
3. Steam almond or coconut milk until it becomes hot, and foamy
4. Put chai tea and golden mylk mixture into two mugs – mix in the milk

OPTIONAL: Top with extra cinnamon and golden mylk powder

Reishi – Isn’t that a mushroom? You’re not wrong! Reishi mushrooms have been skyrocketing in popularity due to their amazing health benefits. The reishi mushroom is used for boosting the immune system, supporting healthy stress response, and relaxation – just to name a few!

The reishi hot chocolate used with your favourite milk creates a unique and enjoyable flavour profile that cannot be matched. The reishi hot chocolate is lightly sweetened with coconut, dates, vanilla and chocolate – it is also organic, vegan, and gluten-free.

The mushrooms in the hot chocolate are organic, and tested for pesticides, herbicides, and heavy metals to ensure its purity. This drink is perfect when you need to warm up on a snowy night – don’t miss out on this reishi hot chocolate. Nothing beats a hot chocolate topped with a delicious whipped cream – right?

Reishi Mushroom Hot Chocolate

courtesy of Botanica
Serves 1

Ingredients

• 1 cup of almond or coconut milk
• ½ tsp Botanica Reishi Hot Chocolate mix
• 2 tbsp So Delicious Coco Whip
• 1-2 pieces of high quality dark chocolate

1. Steam your almond or coconut milk until it becomes hot and frothy
2. Mix the Reishi Hot Chocolate into your milk
3. Put a dollop of So Delicious Coco Whip on top
4. Crush your pieces of dark chocolate and sprinkle on top!

With everyone enjoying their favourite holiday drinks – sitting on the sidelines watching is no fun. That is why we created a delicious recipe for a keto friendly hot cocoa. This keto hot cocoa is safe to enjoy on the keto diet, and between us it’s hard to just enjoy one.

The rich taste of our Goodness Me! Cocoa mixed with the creaminess of MCT powder and heavy cream is simply delicious on its own. Like your drinks a little bit sweeter? No problem! You can use stevia or any keto friendly sweetener to sweeten this hot chocolate to your liking. Feel like taking this hot cocoa to the next level? We recommend making your own keto friendly whipped cream – all you need is heavy whipping cream, stevia, and vanilla extract! Put a dollop on top and sprinkle some Lily’s Sweet Dark Chocolate Chips on top to finish it off. Keto friendly hot cocoa + Netflix + your coziest pair of socks = best night ever!

Bulletproof Hot Cocoa
Serves 1

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 2 tbsp heavy whipping cream
• 5 tbsp cocoa powder
• ¼ tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp Nutiva’s chocolate or unflavoured MCT powder
• Stevia to taste

1. Heat almond milk until hot
2. Add hot almond milk, heavy whipping cream, cocoa powder, stevia, vanilla extract and MCT powder – mix with a blender or stir very well
3. Pour into a mug, and enjoy!

OPTIONAL: Top with homemade keto friendly whipped cream, and Lily’s Sweets unsweetened chocolate chips

We hope that these recipes inspired you to make some healthier decisions regarding holiday drinks, and also inspired you to be creative and play around with some of your favourite ingredients. We wanted to cover all our bases, so if you’re vegan, keto, a tea person, a chocolate person, or just trying to find your new favourite holiday drink – we have you covered. If you try any of these recipes, or have your own favourite healthy holiday drink – please don’t hesitate to share it in the comments. Happy sipping, everyone!