Would you like to create a coffee shop vanilla steamer yourself? Use this homemade vanilla steamer recipe and enjoy a tasty vanilla steamer without leaving your house!
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My youngest son doesn’t like hot chocolate. He simply does not like chocolate and isn’t actually that fond of sweets. When we are home, I usually make him a cup of white hot chocolate when our family is enjoying cocoa. But when we go out to a coffee shop for cocoa and coffee, we didn’t know what to order for him. He would often sip water while we were enjoying our hot beverages. Which made me feel like a bad mom even if I did pay several dollars for a bottle of water!
On one of our visits, a barista suggested that we order a vanilla steamer for my son. My son loved it. I think he likes it even more than he likes white hot chocolate because a vanilla steamer isn’t as sweet.
A vanilla steamer is very easy to make. You just need to make sure that you don’t let the milk reach a boil. I find this is easier to do in a microwave than on the stovetop. Plus it only takes a minute to 90 seconds in the microwave and you can heat the milk in the cup you are going to serve it in which not only saves time but saves on extra dirty dishes.
Vanilla Steamer Recipe
Homemade steamers are so easy to make. It only takes 3 minutes and just 3 ingredients. This homemade milk steamer recipe is flavored with vanilla, but you substitute other extract flavors such as caramel, butterscotch, or hazelnut. You can also add 1/8 teaspoon – 1/4 teaspoon of spices such as cinnamon, chai spice, or pumpkin pie spice in addition to your flavoring or in place of the flavoring.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- whipped cream (How to Make Vanilla Whipped Cream)
Directions:
- Add milk, vanilla, and sugar to a microwave-safe coffee cup. Stir to combine.
- Heat the milk in the microwave for 1 minute. If it is not warm enough, heat for an additional 15 – 20 seconds, but avoid letting it reach a boil.
- Top with whipped cream if desired.
A Vanilla Steamer is the perfect beverage to drink to warm up on a chilly morning or after playing in the snow!
Printable Recipe for Vanilla Steamer
Homemade Vanilla Steamer
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- whipped cream optional
Instructions
- Add milk, vanilla, and sugar to a microwave-safe coffee cup. Stir to combine.
- Heat the milk in the microwave for 1 minute. If it is not warm enough, heat for an additional 15 - 20 seconds, but avoid letting it reach a boil.
- Top with whipped cream if desired.
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Marianne says
Just made your Vanilla Steamer and Vanilla Whipped Cream for my 7 year old grandson. He loves it! Thank you!
john yoon says
thank you