Oats Free Spiced Maple Steamer
Warm, fragrant, and deeply comforting, this spiced maple steamer is the kind of drink that makes you want to curl up somewhere quiet and just breathe it in. Ceylon cinnamon, cardamom, and ginger come together with pure maple syrup and whole milk for a cozy, café-worthy cup that you can make entirely on your stovetop. Because it's built from straightforward whole ingredients, there's no need to scan labels for hidden grain-based additives or thickeners that can sneak into packaged drink mixes and flavored syrups. The gentle heat and a quick froth at the end give it that steamed-milk texture you'd expect from a coffee shop, minus any mystery ingredients. It's naturally sweet without being cloying, and the pinch of sea salt quietly ties all the spices together in a way that just works. Two mugs come together in under ten minutes, making this an easy weeknight wind-down or a slow weekend morning treat.
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2 servings
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
- ½ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground cardamom
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp pure vanilla powder (optional)
- 1 pinch fine sea salt
Instructions
- 1
Combine the milk, maple syrup, Ceylon cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, vanilla powder (if using), and salt in a small saucepan. Whisk briefly to distribute the spices.
- 2
Warm the mixture over medium-low heat, whisking occasionally, until steaming and small bubbles form around the edges — about 5 to 7 minutes. Do not let it boil.
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