Wintertime calls for comforting, soothing hot drinks like cocoa and tea — but they don't have to be unhealthy! With these recipes, you can sip on your favorites all season long, without any worry about your diet.
Vegan Hot Chocolate
If you're lactose intolerant or living dairy-free, this vegan alternative to cocoa is still rich, creamy, and the ultimate Winter comfort. Dark chocolate and unsweetened almond milk help cut down on excess sugar, too.
Get the recipe: vegan hot chocolate [2]
Matcha Latte
Matcha is an adaptogen [3], meaning it'll give you energy when you need it and calm you when you're jittery — much better than coffee! Like golden milk, matcha has weight-loss boosting properties, too [4].
Get the recipe: matcha latte [5]
Golden Milk
A piping-hot cup of anti-inflammatory, weight-loss and mood-boosting turmeric tea — or golden milk [6] — is soothing, delicious, and insanely healthy. An all around win for the Winter months and beyond.
Get the recipe: golden milk [7]
Chai Spice Latte
Low on sugar, high on metabolism-boosting spices like cinnamon [8], this tea latte can be made with dairy or plant-based milk, depending on your dietary preferences.
Get the recipe: chai spice latte [9]
Hot Toddy
Of all the boozy drinks to sip on over the holidays, a hot toddy is one of the healthiest and lightest.
Get the recipe: hot toddy [10]
Peppermint Tea
A hot cup of peppermint tea is great for a sore throat or heating up on a chilly day. It can also help you lose weight [11]! When you're craving a peppermint mocha, try a peppermint tea instead.
Get the recipe: peppermint tea [12]
Warm Chocolaty Smoothie
You don't have to ditch your smoothie habit in the wintertime! This warm variety is like a healthy hot chocolate. With plant-based milk and cashew butter, you'll get a little protein with a lot of richness and decadence.
Get the recipe: warm chocolaty smoothie [13]