Pescatarian Spiced Maple Steamer
Warm, fragrant, and just sweet enough, this spiced steamer is the kind of drink that makes you want to curl up somewhere quiet and stay there. Whole milk gets gently coaxed with pure maple syrup, Ceylon cinnamon, cardamom, and ginger into something that tastes far more indulgent than the short ingredient list suggests. Ceylon cinnamon is worth seeking out here — it's softer and more floral than the common cassia variety, and it plays beautifully with the earthy warmth of cardamom. A pinch of sea salt rounds everything out and keeps the sweetness from tipping over the edge. The finishing froth from a quick whisk or milk frother gives it that coffeehouse feel without a single trip out the door. Every ingredient in this recipe is naturally free of meat and seafood, so it fits a pescatarian lifestyle without any substitutions or workarounds needed. It's the kind of cozy, no-fuss drink you'll find yourself making on repeat all season long.
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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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