The Perfect Pink Milk Latte Recipe with Beetroot Powder, Cinnamon & Ginger

Indulge in a cozy cup of caffeine-free beetroot pink milk latte – not only is it pretty, it’s healthy, creamy, and incredibly delicious.

Even though its the shortest month of the year, February can feel interminably long and frigid. When the weather is snowy and cold, I love to have a warm drink to wrap my fingers around. If you’re a tea girly like me, or maybe you just want a break from coffee, you’ll definitely want to try your hand at making a pink milk latte. It’s great for afternoons when you need a little boost of energy but don’t want any caffeine. Beetroot powder (and beets) have been shown to increase blood flow and oxygen within the body, while also lowering blood pressure – and bonus, beetroot powder won’t disrupt your sleep like black tea or an espresso would.

For this simple recipe, you’ll need beetroot powder plus a few spices that you probably have leftover from your holiday season baking.

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Spices for the Latte Mix

In this recipe, I’ll be using cinnamon, ginger, ground cloves, all spice, and nutmeg. You can also use any warming spices like coriander, turmeric, star anise, or even black pepper. Experiment and see which mix you like the best! First, we’ll be making a dry mix of spices and beetroot powder, and then we’ll add that mix to milk for our latte.

Once you create your latte mix, the next step is to combine it with warm milk. You can use a trusty saucepan to warm your milk or a milk frother. I like my Breville Electric Milk Frother, but when I don’t feel like fussing with it, I’ll sometimes pull out a saucepan. Both work just as fine.

Step by Step Instructions with Photos

How to make the dry latte mix

Step 1: Add the beetroot powder to a medium-sized bowl. Beet powder is very fine and will rise up in teeny puffs if you pour it out directly from the packaging it comes from. I like to use a spoon to scoop out the beet powder and fill the measuring cup before slowly tipping it into the bowl. After you add your beet powder, add your ground spices. Mix carefully with spoon until thoroughly combined.

Step 2: Add your latte mix to a jar. You may want to label it with the name and date so you don’t forget what’s in there.

How to make the perfect pink milk latte

Step 1: Warm your milk of choice. If using a saucepan, add the milk to the pan.
Whisk continually in a pan over medium heat until warmed through. Do not let burn. If using an electric frother, add the milk to frother, and let it heat up for about a minute before moving onto the next step.

Step 2: Add 1 tablespoon of pink latte mix to the pan. Whisk until thoroughly incorporated. If using an electric frother, add your tablespoon of mix after the milk has heated up for about a minute. Beets can stain, so be very careful during this step. You may want to wear an apron.

Step 3: Add maple syrup or sweetener of choice if desired (optional). I usually add a teaspoon (or two 😇) of maple syrup. I also like to add a pinch of salt to boost the flavor, but that’s optional.

Step 4: Pour into mug, and you are all done!

Enjoy!