Moroccan Spiced Almond Milk Delight

Allergens

Nuts (Almond)

Ingredients

• 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
• 3 medjool dates, pitted
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground ginger
• 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/8 tsp ground cloves
• 1 tsp vanilla bean paste

Instructions

1. In a small saucepan, combine almond milk and spices over medium heat. Warm until just steaming but not boiling, about 5 minutes.
2. Remove from heat and let steep for 10 minutes to infuse flavors.
3. In a blender, add the dates and blend until they become a smooth paste.
4. Return the almond milk mixture to low heat. Add in the date paste and whisk until fully incorporated.
5. Continue heating until the drink is hot but not boiling, about 5 minutes.
6. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla bean paste.

Chef’s Insight

The key to this recipe is letting the spices steep in the almond milk to create a rich, aromatic flavor profile.

Notes

This recipe is easy to scale up for larger gatherings or reduce for individual servings.