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Need new hot drinks inspiration? Check out this roundup of recipes! Featuring real, simple ingredients (low sugar) so you can indulge!
Houston, we have a problem.
I have too much to say (shocker), and not enough time to do it. My editorial calendar is so jam-packed with awesome, half-finished posts. I am just bursting to share so many things with you.
Nonetheless, I’m magnanimously ignoring all of that today so I can share a round-up of some fantastic hotdrinks recipes. It has been a brutal month of cold weather for much of North America, with the mean ol’ Polar Vortex curling its icy tendrils south. It makes me want to curl up with some cold weather drinks and get my Hygge on.
Here, we’re pretty used to it, but that doesn’t mean I’m not already dreaming of spring. Tulips, warm rainy days, garden planting, grass growing… ok, that’s mean. I’ll stop.
But seriously, peeps. It has been a long winter thus far, and you are probably just as tired of your usual hot drinks go-to’s as I am. And you can tell Houston that we have a new problem: I’m FREEZING. I’m tired of wearing two pairs of socks. Time for some new hot drinks inspiration, amiright?!
Having a healthy hot drink in my hand helps me not hate winter so much. If you’re feeling my mood, here are 28 more reasons to love winter. It’s worth a try anyway.
Healthy Hot Drinks to Make at Home
Getting a Starbucks at the drive through can be convenient (sometimes), but it’s impossible to control the ingredients. And by the time we get through the line it’s often faster (and definitely cheaper!) to just make it at home.
I love that I can treat myself at home to hot drinks recipes that have ingredients I can pronounce and are actually healthy for me. We’re not skimping on any of the good stuff here!
You can have a PSL with real bonafide pumpkin in. Cider with decadent, homemade honey caramel sauce. Or treat yo’self to a french toast latte.
And I’m not talking about the conventional instant mixes. You won’t find any maltodextrin, corn syrup solids, or dipotassium phosphate here. It’s not only possible, but delicious to whip up a healthy warm drink at home.
It’s all about real nutrient-dense food, low or no sugar, and no crazy unpronouncable ingredients (I’m looking at you sodium aluminosilicate). Here are 50 new hot drinks recipes to tempt your tastebuds and warm your belly.
Stay warm, my loves!
Hot Cocoa/Chocolate Hot Drinks
Honey-Sweetened Hot Chocolate
Making your own hot chocolate is a small step, but it has great impact from being able to avoid that list of ingredients, plus it’s crazy easy.
Check out this recipe
Hot Chocolate (Dairy-Free)
Here is a delicious recipe for dairy free, refined sugar free paleo hot chocolate.
Healthier Homemade Hot Chocolate and Marshmallows
Make your own homemade hot chocolate mix without the junk. Don’t forget to top it off with protein rich marshmallows.
Instant Peppermint Hot Cocoa Mix
Special peppermint hot cocoa mix to enjoy on a cold winter’s day.
Check out this recipe
Hot Pumpkin Spice Cacao
Healthy chocolate served with pumpkin (including a dairy-free option). You can’t go wrong with this!
Creamy Mayan Hot Chocolate
Cinnamon, a secret healthy ingredient, and a pinch of cayenne meet chocolate in this warming drink.
Mint and Coconut Hot Chocolate
This smooth, minty hot chocolate is ultra thick and creamy thanks to some arrowroot. Even better it’s naturally sweetened and dairy free
Classic Hot Cocoa sweetened naturally and dairy-free
This classic hot chocolate recipe is simple and sweet to whip up on a cold day.
Tea-Based Hot Drinks Recipes
Super Simple Matcha Green Tea Latte Recipe
This is the ultimate super simple matcha green tea latte recipe. It tastes great and requires only a few ingredients.
Pumpkin Spiced Chai Tea Latte
A healthy pumpkin spice latte without the coffee and less caffeine.
Immune-Boosting Tea
When coughs and running noses are just waiting to take up residence in your body, start building up your immune system before a cold or flu settles in. This immune-boosting tea blend is simple, tasty, and effective!
Check out this recipe
How to Debloat Your Stomach Quickly (Easy Tea Remedy)
This home remedy for bloating uses simple-but-powerful ingredients to relieve your bloating and indigestion quickly and naturally.
Check out this recipe
5 Incredible Benefits of Matcha Green Tea
The benefits of matcha are plentiful – and the taste is pretty incredible, too! Check out this post for all the reasons why it’s so beneficial to our health and how to serve it. #matcha #healthy
Check out this recipe
Bulletproof Chai Latte
Sweet, warm spices, tea, and creamy foam all make up a buttery bulletproof chai latte that nourishes body and soul.
Check out this recipe
Homemade Chai Tea Latte
Make an easy chai tea concentrate to mix with your choice of milk.
Caraway Tea
Caraway seed is an ancient remedy for digestive problems, bronchitis, and even colic. Warm tea itself tends to help digestion, but caraway seeds boost the benefits.
Russian Tea
A traditional drink made with cider, oranges, spices, and rooibos tea.
Turmeric Tea
Fight cancer and build your brain at the same time (with a flavor pro tip).
Lavender tea
Lavender tea is a yummy way to unwind and relax. A simple recipe to soothe the soul.
10 Best Herbs for Tea
Tea is an awesome way to introduce the power of herbs to your daily routine. Check out these 10 best herb for tea and wellness. Delicious and healthy!
Check out this recipe
Ciders, Warm Milk, and More…
Bulletproof Milk
I’ve discovered the secret of happiness. It’s preventing your kids from those wretched late-afternoon blood sugar crashing, sensory-overloading, tummy-rumbling meltdowns. You know the ones I mean. It’s called Bulletproof Milk, and it’s here to save the day.
Check out this recipe
Honey Caramel Apple Cider
Honey Caramel Sauce drizzled into hot spiced apple cider makes for a warming comfort drink on cold evenings, especially after sledding or trick-or-treating.
7 Eggnog Recipes
Create a family tradition and skip the preservatives with these easy homemade eggnog recipes, including eggless and dairy-free.
Hot Tropical Lemonade
This Hot Tropical Lemonade not only tastes AMAZING, but it has surprising health benefits too! Lemon is a good source of vitamin C and helps with digestion.
Turmeric milk
Traditionally, golden milk / turmeric milk has been used for colds, congestion, headache, and sore throats. Turmeric is a depression-fighter as well. Adding more to our diets is one great brain building strategy.
Simple Cooked Eggnog
If raw eggs give you the heebie-jeebies, then you won’t want to miss this simple cooked eggnog!
Spiced Vanilla Milk
This warm, spiced vanilla milk is a cozy drink to enjoy at breakfast with muffins or scones.Drink hot vanilla milk before bed to help you sleep at night!
Coffee Based Hot Drinks Recipes
Gingerbread Latte
This gingerbread latte tastes so ridiculously indulgent, you’ll swear it has to be bad for you, but made with natural sweeteners and regular ol’ real food ingredients – you can enjoy it guilt-free!
Check out this recipe
How to Roast your Own Coffee Beans at Home
Roast your own coffee at home! Quick, easy and save money on your grocery budget!
Check out this recipe
Homemade Peppermint Mocha Latte
This homemade peppermint mocha latte recipe is delicious, easy to make, and healthier than Starbucks! Make it at home with ingredients in your pantry!
Homemade Cinnamon Dolce Latte
Try this quick and easy Cinnamon Dolce Latte recipe. Tastes just like Starbucks, without the expense or unhealthy ingredients. Perfect for the holidays!
How to Make a Mocha
Rich, creamy mocha made with milk and naturally sweetened with sucanant. Enjoy it for breakfast on a cool morning!
French Toast Latte
This French toast latte is a great mix of honey and cinnamon.
Paleo Pumpkin Spice Latte
A delicious and decadent treat without the junky ingredients. You can have your pumpkin spice latte and feel great too!
Check out this recipe
Homemade Salted Caramel For Lattes and Drinks
Save a few bucks and make homemade salted caramel at home, then make your own salted caramel latte. No need to worry about dirty looks from messy hair & jammies!
Paleo-friendly Hot Buttered Rum or Coffee
Looking for the perfect paleo-friendly drink? There’s even an option for a non-alcoholic hot buttered coffee, so nobody is left out.
Homemade Vanilla Coffee Creamer
Make your own homemade vanilla coffee creamer using real foods and avoid the nasty ingredients in conventional store bought creamers.
Soups & Broths You Can Sip in a Mug as Hot Drinks
Gluten-Free Broccoli Cheese Soup
Ah…broccoli cheese soup. This version is like Panera but without the weird ingredients.
Creamy Carrot Soup with Browned Cumin Butter
Delicious carrot soup with complex flavors and depth.
Check out this recipe
Nourishing Homemade Bone Broth
The best steps to making homemade bone broth and stock that both gels and gives you the most health benefits.
Check out this recipe
Classic Leek and Potato Soup
This velvety-smooth cream soup is sure to warm and satisfy you on a cold winter evening. Make it with homemade bone broth and it will be extra-nourishing.
Check out this recipe
Nourishing Beef Bone Broth
Ever since I discovered the benefits in drinking beef bone broth, I’ve become a preaching fanatic for the stuff. Here’s why I love it & my fav recipe!
Creamy Tomato Soup
Includes a recipe for garlic herb croutons. This recipe is both dairy and gluten free.
Curried Butternut Squash Soup
This recipe is made to fit into my 9 quart stock pot. If you are making a smaller amount, just adjust the ingredients accordingly. It’s pretty forgiving.
Check out this recipe
More Ideas for Cold Weather Food
Need some recipe ideas for cold, chilly, rainy days to go with your homemade hot drinks?? I’m always looking for more warm, comforting meals during the cooler months. Here are some of our family favorites to try, plus plenty of simple, time-tested ideas for cold day recipes.
- Instant pot maple pork stew
- Southwest taco soup
- Weeknight chicken noodle soup
- Quick Japanese soup
- Easy crockpot black bean soup
- Perfect chili recipe
- How to make any kind of chowder
- Amazing Irish beef stew (with IP directions)
- Homemade turkey stew
- Whole chicken in the Instant Pot (from frozen)
- Instant Pot Italian meat sauce
- Instant Pot shredded BBQ chicken
- Instant Pot shredded beef tacos
- Curry lentil shepherd’s pie
- Seared chicken with smoky cabbage
- Ultimate sour cream mashed potatoes
- Gluten-free apple crisp (with a secret ingredient)
- Roast beef
- Beef short ribs
- Gumbo
- Chicken enchiladas
- Baked potatoes
- Spaghetti squash with meat sauce or alfredo
- Chicken pot pie
- Fruit cobblers and pies
What are your favorite hot drinks for a cold day?
About Beth
Beth is the creator here at . Mom of four, wife of one, and proud redhead. Sushi and tex-mex lover, fan of adventure, books, natural health talk, and pyjamas. INFP and Type 4 enneagram. Allergic to small talk. And, if you haven't figured it out already, #nerd. Read more posts by Beth.
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amazing article it is very helpful for us
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Shelley Alexander
Hi Beth, Thanks so much for including my recipes in your amazing collection! I will share this post!
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Lesley
Wow! Now I want something other than my usual morning coffee… but I think the first I’ll try is molasses milk, which I stumbled upon online this morning. Have you tried it?
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Deanna
Oh my goodness! So many fabulous sounding recipes. I want something hot to drink now!
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Tiffany @ DontWastetheCrumbs
Thanks for including my recipes Beth! We’ve got Indian summers here in central CA, but this will be super handy come June Gloom. Pinning to my board to share with my readers too – thanks again! ~Tiffany
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Kelly @ The Nourishing Home
Thanks for the shout-out, sweet friend! Love this post! Will share it this week via social media and pin it for reference. YUM!! 🙂
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Sarah @ Real Food Outlaws
Hi Beth! Thank you so much for featuring my Winter Chai recipe and including the broth as well. This is a fabulous post and I’ve shared it!
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