Yeast Free Vanilla Bean Steamer
Warm, fragrant, and deeply comforting, this vanilla bean steamer is the kind of drink that feels like a treat without any of the fuss. Real vanilla bean is steeped directly into whole milk, so every sip carries that rich, floral depth you just can't get from extract alone. A touch of honey sweetens things naturally, and a dusting of Ceylon cinnamon adds a gentle, aromatic finish that makes the whole mug feel a little luxurious. For anyone navigating a yeast-free lifestyle, hot drinks can sometimes feel like a minefield — flavored syrups, packaged mixes, and coffee shop steamers often contain additives or fermented ingredients that are hard to track down on a label. This one sidesteps all of that with a short, clean ingredient list you can read at a glance. Froth it up with a handheld frother and it rivals anything you'd order at a café, right from your own stovetop.
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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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