Hazelnut Date Quiet Lamp

Hazelnut and date give this milk a toasted, caramel-like character without adding a flavored syrup. Cinnamon adds a little warmth, but the hazelnut should remain easy to taste. A soft date blends more smoothly than a firm one, so soak it briefly if needed. Whisk the milk as it heats to keep the nut butter distributed evenly. This is a rounded, gently sweet evening drink, useful when you want a change from carob but still like a little richness in the mug.

Ingredients

• 8 oz Unsweetened oat milk
• 1 tsp Smooth hazelnut butter
• 1 fruit Soft pitted date
• 1/16 tsp Ground cinnamon

Make it

1. Prepare the ingredients as listed. Any grain, root vegetable or chestnut listed as cooked must already be fully cooked and cooled.
2. Blend the cold oat milk with any fruit, nuts, seeds, nut paste or cooked ingredients until completely smooth. Whisk powders with a spoonful of milk first if needed.
3. Pour into a small saucepan and add the remaining ingredients. Warm gently for 3–4 minutes while whisking; do not boil. Remove any whole peel or ginger slices before serving.
4. Thin with a splash of water if needed and sip once comfortably warm.

Benefits

Dates · a potassium contribution

Dates supplies some potassium for maintaining normal fluid balance; pairing it with oat milk, hazelnut butter, and cinnamon adds another layer to the flavor.

The cinnamon detail

Here cinnamon supplies a sweet-smelling spice note, with oat milk, hazelnut butter, and dates turning that familiar ingredient into a different kind of warm cup.

Check the ingredient labels for nuts, peanuts, sesame and other allergens relevant to you.