Festive warm beverages to make at home!
When Jack Frost starts nippin at your nose, its time to head inside and warm up with a lovely warm, toasty drink! Today we're sharing our top recipes and the best bit is, they're all vegan!
1. EGGNOG LATTE
A twist on the classic eggnog, with some caffeine added in for good measure - this warming drink will leave you feeling all festive and lovely! Its simple to make and so, so yummy!
You'll need;
- 2 cups non-dairy milk
- Fresh Brewed espresso
- 3 tbsp eggnog coffee syrup
- Vegan spray cream
- Ground nutmeg
To make it ;
- Begin by gently heating the milk until small bubbles appear and slowly stir in the eggnog syrup - We love the Sweetbird syrups as they are the only range in the world which are suitable for vegans!
- Then, fill 2 mugs to the half way mark with the fresh espresso
- Carefully add the warm eggnog milk to the espresso to blend.
- Generously top with spray cream and a sprinkle of ground nutmeg!
Yummy!
2 CLASSIC GINGERBREAD LATTE
Everyone loves a Gingerbread latte right? Sip it at home, or while you're doing a little Christmas shopping!
You'll need
- 600ml of dairy-free milk
- 1 tbsp molasses
- 1 tsp golden caster sugar
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp Espresso powder
- Vegan Spray cream
- Vegan gingerbread biscuits
- edible gold flakes / glitter
To make it;
- In a saucepan, add in the dairy-free milk, molasses, sugar, nutmeg, ginger and cinnamon and heat until everything has dissolved and is hot (around 7 minutes)
- Stir in the espresso powder and blend until dissolved.
- Pour the warm coffee into your glasses and finish with vegan spray cream, a gingerbread crumbles and sprinkling of gold dust.
Cute!
3 PEPPERMINT SWIRL MOCHA
Hot chocolate or coffee?! This drink is perfect for when you just cant choose, with a dash of added peppermint extract for some yuletide cheer!
You'll need;
- 3/4 cup strong coffee
- 1/4 cup warm dairy free milk
- 1/4 cup vegan dark chocolate chips
- 1-2 drops pure peppermint extract
- Snowflake Sprinkles
- vegan spray cream
To make it;
- Start by brewing your coffee so it is nice and strong.
- Warm your milk in a sauce pan but don’t allow it to boil.
- Melt your chocolate chips in the microwave in 30 second increments until completely smooth and melted.
- Pour some coffee into your mug and add the chocolate and peppermint extract, stirring well to fully combine - be sure to only add a llittle peppermint at a time as it is very strong.
- Add the milk and stir again to make it nice and creamy!
- Top with some vegan spray cream and some snowflake sprinkles!
Pretty!
4. HOT CHOC-ORANGE
Chocolate and orange are the perfect pairing, aren't they?! This decadent drinks is creamy and indulgent and perfect for an evening in front of the fire!
You'll need;
- 600ml dairy free milk
- 1/4 cup dark choc chips
- orange essence
- vegan spray cream
- vegan dark chocolate
- 1 large orange
To make it;
- Begin by melting the chocolate chips in the microwave in 30 second increments until smooth and melted.
- Now, warm the milk in a small saucepan, but don't let it boil - add the orange extract here too, just a small amount!
- Take off the heat and add the melted chocolate chips, gently blending it all together.
- Pour into tall glasses and top with a dash of vegan spray cream.
- Sprinkle over some more of your choc chips for a yummy flourish!
Delicious!
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