Walnut Free Spiced Maple Steamer
Warm, fragrant, and deeply comforting, this spiced maple steamer is the kind of cozy drink that makes you want to curl up on the couch and forget the world outside. Whole milk gets gently warmed with pure maple syrup, Ceylon cinnamon, cardamom, and ginger — a spice combination that smells absolutely incredible as it heats on the stove. A pinch of sea salt rounds everything out and makes the sweetness pop in the best possible way. Because every single ingredient here is straightforward and naturally free of tree nuts, you can sip without a second thought about hidden additives or cross-contact from flavored syrups and café blends. Frothing the steamer at the end gives it that coffeehouse-style foam on top, which honestly makes it feel a little luxurious for something so simple to pull together. It comes together in one small saucepan with a whisk, making cleanup as easy as the recipe itself.
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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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