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
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond milk or any other nut milk, heated 8 oz or 240 mL
- 1 teaspoons raw honey (or to taste) 15 mL
- pinch of turmeric ground cardamom, nutmeg and cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 8 mL
Instructions
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Mix all ingredients in a small pan. Heat. Serve. Makes one 8 oz serving.
How lovely!
I’m wondering if the cardamom & turmeric pairing has the same effect as turmeric & pepper pairing, in order to access the benefits of the tumeric?
That is an interesting question. Turmeric and cardamom have similar benefits. Adding black pepper to both would have the same effect. I found this information that may help: Curcumin in turmeric and piperine in black pepper have been shown to improve health due to their anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and disease-fighting qualities. I have a chai tea blend that contains turmeric, cardamom, and white pepper which is a great combination that handles all of the above. I hope this answers your question. Please let me know if you have any other questions. X Janet
I have a Breville. It's the best milk frother I have used. You can find them on Amazon and Williams-Sonoma
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!
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.
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.
this IS wonderful! i have one every evening now…
Me too! 🙂
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.
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.
Besides Inflammation, why the turmeric?
The biggest reason I use turmeric is inflammation. I just like to partner turmeric with cardamom.
Great step-by-step instructions and pics- I will be trying this when the cooler months hit down under!
nom a nom!
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!
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 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.