Hot Orange Almond Drink
Cozy up with a warm mug of Hot Orange Almond Drink, a delightful blend of fresh orange juice and creamy unsweetened almond milk that’s bursting with comforting flavors. Sweetened naturally with honey or maple syrup for a vegan twist, this comforting beverage is elevated with aromatic spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, plus a hint of vanilla extract for depth. Ready in just 15 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is perfect for chilly mornings or relaxing evenings. Garnish with a sprinkle of sliced almonds and a touch of orange zest for added texture and brightness. Whether you're looking for a healthy, dairy-free alternative or simply a soothing citrus treat, this hot drink is a must-try!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Fresh orange juice
- 1.5 cups Unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tablespoons Honey (or maple syrup for vegan)
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.125 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons Sliced almonds (optional, for garnish)
- 0.25 teaspoons Orange zest (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the fresh orange juice and unsweetened almond milk.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and gently warm the mixture, stirring occasionally. Do not let it boil.
Once warm, stir in honey (or maple syrup), ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and vanilla extract. Mix well until the sweetener is fully dissolved and the spices are evenly incorporated.
Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching.
Remove from heat and carefully pour the hot orange almond drink into two serving mugs.
Optionally, garnish each mug with a sprinkle of sliced almonds and a pinch of orange zest for added texture and aroma.
Serve immediately and enjoy the soothing, nutty citrus flavors.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
511 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 13.5 g | 17% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.1 g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 222 mg | 10% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 89.9 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.0 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 75.4 g | ||
| Protein | 9.5 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.3 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 726 mg | 56% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 1167 mg | 25% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
