Warm Up with Homemade Spiced Milk
Indulge in the luxurious flavors of almond milk delicately infused with warming ginger, turmeric, and cinnamon. Sweetened with pure maple syrup, this exquisite blend elevates your coffee to a whole new level of indulgence.
Perfectly plant-based, it not only enhances your favorite latte but also provides a soothing, immune-boosting experience that’s ideal for keeping winter sniffles at bay.
Embrace the season with this decadent spiced almond milk treat that promises both comfort and wellness in every sip!
Ingredients you need
- Ginger, fresh: Grate or finely chop fresh ginger for maximum flavor infusion into your spiced milk.
- Almond milk – can be replaced with oat milk or any other plant-based alternative: Choose your preferred plant-based milk to tailor the flavor and consistency to your liking.
- Cinnamon sticks: Simmer cinnamon sticks gently in the almond milk to extract their full aromatic essence without overpowering the other flavors.
- Maple syrup: Add maple syrup gradually to sweeten the spiced milk to your taste preference, stirring well to ensure it dissolves evenly.
- Turmeric: Incorporate turmeric slowly into the mixture, stirring constantly to avoid clumping, and let it simmer briefly to blend its earthy warmth into the milk.
Step-by-step
How To Make Spiced Almond Milk From Scratch
Step 1: Peel the ginger and thinly slice it.
Step 2: In a saucepan, combine almond milk, sliced ginger, cinnamon sticks, maple syrup, and turmeric.
Step 3: Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
Step 4: Reduce the heat and simmer gently for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 5: Remove the saucepan from heat and let the spiced milk cool slightly.
Step 6: Strain the mixture through a fine sieve into a preserving bottle or container.
Step 7: Enjoy the spiced milk either on its own or use it to make a delicious spiced coffee.
Products
- Saucepan
- Sharp knife and cutting board
- Measuring tools
- Wooden spoon
- Tall mixing bowl
- Close-meshed sieve
- Preserving bottle
Frequently Asked Questions About Spiced Milk
Yes, you can definitely prepare spiced milk with whole milk instead of almond milk or any other plant-based alternative. Using whole milk will give the spiced milk a richer and creamier texture compared to almond milk, so adjust sweetness and spicing to your preference.
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Golden Spice Infusion: Homemade Spiced Milk Recipe
Equipment
- Saucepan
- Sharp knife and cutting board
- Wooden spoon
- Tall mixing bowl
- Preserving bottle
Ingredients
- 1 inch Ginger fresh
- 3 ½ cups Almond milk can be replaced with oat milk or any other plant-based alternative
- 3 Cinnamon sticks
- 4 tbsp Maple syrup
- 2 tsp Turmeric
Instructions
- Cut off about 1 inch Ginger. Peel and slice it thinly.1 inch Ginger
- In a saucepan, combine 3 ½ cups Almond milk, ginger slices, 3 Cinnamon sticks, 4 tbsp Maple syrup, and 2 tsp Turmeric.3 ½ cups Almond milk, 3 Cinnamon sticks, 4 tbsp Maple syrup, 2 tsp Turmeric
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 5-10 minutes.
- Strain the spiced milk through a fine sieve into a preserving bottle or container.
- Enjoy the spiced milk either on its own or use it to make a delicious spiced coffee.
I decided to give this a try instead of just plain old milk and OMG, it was delicious!
That is awesome! Thank you Sherry!
I was having some friends over one morning and made your spiced milk for a change of pace. It got rave reviews—such a yummy treat to have a gourmet coffee at home!!
That is so wonderful to hear, Liz! Thank you!
Just tried this coffee for the first time, very good!
Thank you, Colleen!
OMG ~ First sip, it was absolutely awesome!!!
Thank you so much, Criss!
This was amazing, I had never had spiced milk before but I was not disappointed!
Thank you so much, Tisha! I am happy you liked it!