Gluten Free Vanilla Bean Steamer
Warm, fragrant, and genuinely soothing, this vanilla bean steamer is the kind of cozy drink that feels like a treat without any of the fuss. It's made with just whole milk, a real vanilla bean, a touch of honey, and an optional dusting of Ceylon cinnamon — every single ingredient is naturally free of gluten, so there's nothing to second-guess or swap out. That matters more than you might think, since flavored syrups and pre-made drink mixes can be surprisingly sneaky sources of hidden additives. Here, you're working with whole, recognizable ingredients from start to finish. Warming the milk low and slow with the vanilla pod lets the flavor fully infuse before you ever reach for the frother, and the result is a creamy, lightly sweet mug that rivals anything from a coffee shop. A handheld frother gives you that satisfying foam on top, but a good vigorous whisk works just as well if that's what you have on hand. It's simple, it's beautiful, and it's the kind of thing you'll want to make on repeat all season long.
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1 serving
- 1 ¼ cups whole milk
- 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise and seeds scraped
- 1–2 tsp honey, to taste
- 1 pinch ground ceylon cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the milk, vanilla bean pod, and scraped vanilla seeds in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Warm, stirring occasionally, until the milk is steaming and small bubbles form around the edges — about 5–6 minutes. Do not let it boil.
- 2
Remove the vanilla bean pod. Stir in the honey until fully dissolved.
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