Vanilla Velvet Evening

Vanilla gives warm almond milk a soft, familiar aroma without making it as rich as a cream-based drink. The almond flavor is mild, so the amount of flavoring makes a noticeable difference. Heat the milk gently and add vanilla in the measured amount before tasting. There’s no need for a big flourish here. It’s a quiet, lightly nutty cup whose appeal is its simplicity, especially if you prefer something less full-bodied than coconut milk.

Ingredients

• 8 oz Unsweetened almond milk
• 1/8 tsp Alcohol-free vanilla flavoring

Make it

1. Warm the milk gently in a small saucepan; do not boil.
2. Add the spices, flavoring, and any fruit. Whisk powders well. If using tea, steep for the packet’s recommended time and remove the bag.
3. Simmer gently for 2 minutes. Strain whole spices or fruit if you like, then pour into a mug.

Benefits

Vanilla with a useful milk choice

With fortified almond milk beneath the vanilla, the recipe can contribute calcium as well as a creamy texture. Calcium helps maintain bones and teeth.

Vanilla · a reason to linger

Warm vanilla with almond milk and you get a sweet-smelling vanilla aroma in a cup made for small, comfortably warm sips.