Vanilla Almond Steamer
Yield: 8 servings
This vanilla steamer recipe combines warm milk with cinnamon, vanilla and almond extract for a cozy drink to savor all winter long.
Ingredients
- 8 cups 1% or 2% milk (for extra richness, use whole milk instead)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 whole cinnamon sticks
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon pure almond extract
- ground cinnamon & cinnamon sticks, optional garnish
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine milk and sugar. Cook until sugar dissolves, stirring frequently.
- Add cinnamon sticks to milk mixture and cook 5 more minutes, stirring occasionally. Do not boil. Remove saucepan from heat and let stand 20 minutes.
- Stir in vanilla and almond extracts. Set saucepan over medium-high heat and cook for 3 minutes, or until thoroughly heated, stirring occasionally.
- Remove cinnamon sticks and discard them. Pour finished steamer drink into individual glasses and garnish each one with a pinch of ground cinnamon and a fresh cinnamon stick, if desired. If you're feeling fancy or want to make this more of a dessert drink, top with a dollop of freshly whipped cream!
Nutrition Information:
Serving: 1 Calories: 156kcal Carbohydrates: 26g Protein: 8g Fat: 2g Saturated Fat: 2g Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g Cholesterol: 12mg Sodium: 108mg Sugar: 25g
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