Vanilla Cinnamon Pecan Milk
Vanilla, cinnamon and pecans are a perfect combination especially when blended as a creamy and delicious milk perfect for vegan, dairy free, or anyone
Creamy, toasty and gently spiced, this Vanilla Cinnamon Pecan Milk is like a hug in a glass. Think creamy pecans blended until silky with real vanilla and a whisper of cinnamon for warmth. It’s naturally sweet, deeply aromatic and perfect served warm on a summer evening or chilled over ice when you want something nourishing but a little bit luxe. Beautiful on its own, but even better paired thoughtfully.
Pairing suggestions
• Warm banana bread or pecan loaf
• Apple or pear tart
• Cinnamon scrolls
• Dark chocolate brownies
• Overnight oats with roasted fruit
• Chia pudding with honey
• French toast or crumpets
• Blueberry Orange Upside Down Muffins!
• Pumpkin pie or spiced loaf cake
• A simple cheese board with brie and fresh figs
Need
- 150 Grams pecans
- 2 cups filtered water
- Additional filtered water to make up to 1 litre
- 3-4 dates medjool, pitted
- 1 Pinch pink salt flakes BUY
- 1 cinnamon stick(s)
- 1 Teaspoon vanilla bean paste BUY
- 1 nut milk bag BUY
Do
- 1
Place nuts into a bowl and cover with 2 cups water and soak several hours or overnight. Drain nuts and place into Thermomix bowl.
- 2
Add enough water to reach the 1L line inside the bowl. Blend 2 min/speed 8.
- 3
Strain through nut milk bag and return milk to the Thermomix bowl. Reserve nut pulp for another recipe.
- 4
Add all remaining ingredients to Thermomix bowl and blend 20–30 sec/speed 10. Check that the dates are well blended and repeat if necessary.
- 5
Chill milk before serving.
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