Gut Friendly Vanilla Bean Steamer
Warm, fragrant, and genuinely soothing, this steamed milk drink is the kind of thing you'll want to make every evening when you need to wind down. Real vanilla bean — not extract — gives it a floral, aromatic depth that feels indulgent without any of the additives or artificial flavors that can upset a sensitive gut. Whole milk provides a naturally creamy base, and a touch of honey adds just enough sweetness to feel like a treat. Ceylon cinnamon, sometimes called "true" cinnamon, is the gentler variety and makes a lovely finishing touch for anyone who finds the more common cassia variety too harsh. The whole thing comes together in one small saucepan with minimal effort, and frothing it at the end gives you that café-style foam without stepping foot outside. It's a genuinely comforting ritual that happens to be made entirely from clean, recognizable ingredients.
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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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