It’s still cold in Utah….so cold.
I’ve been making Homemade Almond milk…steamers!
Perfect for a cold, snowy morning.
You will notice that homemade almond milk tends to separate after it sits for a while. No need to panic. All is well. Just give the milk a shake.
Perfect.
This is my latest comforting drink after a cold, frigid morning run or when I just want to warm up by the fire with the latest episode of Downton Abbey. I’m not fond of overly sweet hot chocolate. In fact, I will make my hot chocolate with unsweetened cocoa with a drop or two of vanilla and that’s it.
You will need:
1 cup (8 oz or 240 mL) almond milk or any other nut milk, heated
1 teaspoons (15 mL) raw honey (or to taste)
pinch of turmeric, ground cardamom, nutmeg and cinnamon
1/2 teaspoons (8 mL) vanilla extract
I’m going to use the milk frother that my daughter gave me for Christmas. I use it about 20x a day. Love it!
The great thing about this recipe is that one can decide just how much of the spice one wants. I’m sharing what I like.
To one cup of almond milk add 1 teaspoon of honey.
Here is where one can decide. Do you want a smidgen, a pinch, or a dash?
I’m using 1 smidgen of turmeric (great for inflammation, btw)
You can read more about the super powers of turmeric at Turmeric: The Golden Child
One smidgen of ground cardamom.
A healthy dash of ground cinnamon.
A few grates of fresh nutmeg or one smidgen.
I almost forgot the vanilla.
I like 1/2 teaspoons of this lovely vanilla.
Heat the milk and spices until steaming.
Pour.
Notice the froth. This is frother is so fabulous.
Sip. Ahhhhh.
Spiced Almond Steamer
1 cup (8 oz or 240 mL) almond milk or any other nut milk, heated
1 teaspoons (15 mL) raw honey (or to taste)
pinch of turmeric, ground cardamom, nutmeg and cinnamon
1/2 teaspoons (8 mL) vanilla extract
Mix all ingredients in a small pan. Heat. Serve. Makes one 8 oz serving.
This looks so good for a cold afternoOHHH LOOK AT THAT CUP AND SAUCER OHHHH!!!!
The cup and saucer belonged to my great grandmother. I love the set.
Oh wow. This looks so good. I love the cardamom and turmeric in there. I need this! But I don't have a steamer!! Can I blend it/warm it up, or warm it up, then blend it? Is it not even close to the same??
I used to just mix the ingredients in a cup then microwave it until hot. That works just as good.
This sounds delicious! I don't care for the taste of cow's milk so I'll be trying this one out after I make my almond milk! Thank you for the recipe for both!
nom a nom!
Great step-by-step instructions and pics- I will be trying this when the cooler months hit down under!
Besides Inflammation, why the turmeric?
The biggest reason I use turmeric is inflammation. I just like to partner turmeric with cardamom.
I have just discovered your blog, I read your posts and really, it is so good to read your recipes.
I use to cook a lot for my family and also I think it is great for them to taste and eat good foods.
I'm writting from France, in Britanny, Thank you so much for your blog I apreciate a lot. I will read newletters with enthousiam.
Sophie
Thank you for your kind comment. I'm so flattered to have someone from France reading my blog. That is the ultimate compliment. I would love to visit Britanny someday. My dream is to see Mont Saint-Michel.
Looks DIVINE! I love the measuring spoons and all your lovely pictures. Huge almond milk fan here! 🙂 I'm going to become a regular here, I love your style. 🙂
I hope to hear from you again. Thank you so much for your comment.
this IS wonderful! i have one every evening now…
Me too! 🙂
Mmmm,
I had to make a few substitutes because I didn't have any of those spices so I just melted in some Jet Puffed Marshmallow cream and some chocolate sprinkles. Perfect for a cold rainy day!
It's too bad you took a soothing steamer and ruined it with marshmallow cream and chocolate sprinkles. You must live in the Seattle area 🙂
🙂 Thats how we do in Seattle. …. not…. there's probably a cooler hippier way to do it
It's your job to come up with a hippier way. Pass it on when you have perfected it.
Add a spoon of almond butter to the mix, it is great.
That sounds amazing. You could have just changed my life. I can't wait to try it.
I've been looking for a steamer that will froth almond milk – would you mind letting me know which make/model your daughter bought you? Thank you!
I have a Breville. It's the best milk frother I have used. You can find them on Amazon and Williams-Sonoma