Breastfeeding Friendly Vegan Mulled Cider
Warm, fragrant, and deeply comforting, this spiced cider is exactly the kind of cozy drink that feels like a reward after a long day. Apple cider simmers low and slow with cinnamon, cloves, allspice, star anise, and fresh orange rounds until the whole kitchen smells incredible. A touch of maple syrup adds gentle sweetness without any refined sugar, and an optional splash of vanilla rounds everything out beautifully. Since it's made entirely from whole spices, fruit, and pure cider, there's nothing hidden to second-guess — just clean, real ingredients you can feel good about. Nursing parents often need to stay mindful of what goes into their cup, and this recipe keeps things simple and plant-based from start to finish. Strain it into a big mug, tuck in a cinnamon stick, and let yourself actually sit down for a minute.
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6 servings
- 6 cups apple cider
- 3 cinnamon sticks
- 6 whole cloves
- 6 whole allspice berries
- 1 tsp whole black peppercorns
- 1 star anise
- 1 orange, sliced into rounds
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract (optional)
For serving
- cinnamon sticks, for serving (optional)
- orange slices, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the apple cider, cinnamon sticks, cloves, allspice berries, peppercorns, star anise, and orange rounds in a medium saucepan. Stir in the maple syrup.
- 2
Bring the cider to a gentle simmer over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low. Simmer uncovered for 20 minutes, until the cider is fragrant and deeply spiced.
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