Nutmeg is a sweet spice that is found in almost every kitchen. Chances are you have used it a time or two around the holidays, but did you know that nutmeg is perfect for year round use? There are so many great ways to use nutmeg, and we have rounded up 10 unusual uses for nutmeg below to try! This is a spice you will want to have on hand, and here is how you can get started,
10 Unusual Uses for Nutmeg
1. Get a better night’s sleep.
Add a little nutmeg to milk and enjoy the beverage before bed. It will help relax you and stimulate sleepy eyes in no time.
2. Boost your immune system.
Add a little nutmeg to lemon tea when you feel a cold coming on. It will help strengthen your immune system and relieve symptoms.
3. Sprinkle your bananas.
Add a little nutmeg to your fresh banana and enjoy the calcium and iron it will add to the snack. Plus, it will taste great.
4. Banish acne.
Mix a pinch of nutmeg with a teaspoon of honey and apply it to skin blemishes. They will disappear in no time naturally!
5. Spice up your soups.
You can add some grated nutmeg to soup to not only bring out the flavor, but to help with intestinal discomfort that illness can bring.
6. Soothe a sore throat.
Add a teaspoon of nutmeg to warm water and mix well. Gargle it to not only soothe a sore throat but tooth pain as well.
7. Spice up your beverages.
Add a sprinkling of nutmeg to your coffee, hot chocolate, tea, and egg nog drinks. It adds a unique zest of flavor effortlessly.
8. Make your bath better.
Add a teaspoon of nutmeg to your bath scrubs and body washes to help improve skin and circulation. You can also add a sprinkling directly to your bath water for the same results.
9. Add scent to your space.
Add a little nutmeg to your vacuum bag so it scents the space each time you clean. You can also boil a tablespoon in water and get a boiling potpourri effect.
10. Enhance your foods.
Try a sprinkling of nutmeg on soups, stews, salads, and even meat dishes. It will bring out the natural flavors while adding its own zest. You can even add it to marinades and dressings.
Nutmeg doesn’t have to be a mystery anymore. Give any one of these uses a try and see how easy it can be to enjoy this sweet spice.
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David A. Youngs says
We (my wife and I) bought some nutmeg today but had no idea what to use it for! Thank you for your timely suggestions. Now my wife is excited and thinks we should go and buy MORE nutmeg!!