Vanilla Powder
Unlock the purest essence of vanilla with this simple, homemade Vanilla Powder recipe! Made with just one ingredient—whole vanilla beans—this recipe transforms fragrant pods into a versatile and aromatic powder perfect for baking, beverages, or adding a gourmet touch to any dish. The process involves gently drying the beans to intensify their flavor and then grinding them into a fine, fragrant powder that stores beautifully for up to six months. Gluten-free, all-natural, and free of additives, this DIY vanilla powder is a must-have staple for any home cook seeking bold, aromatic flavor in a convenient form. Perfect for desserts like cookies and cakes or even stirring into smoothies, coffee, or tea, this homemade vanilla powder is as versatile as it is luxurious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 5 whole Vanilla beans
Instructions
Preheat your oven or dehydrator to 95°C (200°F).
Split the vanilla beans lengthwise using a sharp knife to expose the inner seeds.
Place the split vanilla beans on a parchment-lined baking sheet, ensuring they are evenly spaced to promote drying.
Bake the vanilla beans in the oven for approximately 1-1.5 hours, or until they are completely dry and brittle to the touch. If you are using a dehydrator, this process may take 4-6 hours.
Allow the dried vanilla beans to cool completely to room temperature.
Break the cooled vanilla beans into smaller pieces and transfer them to a high-powered blender, spice grinder, or food processor.
Blend or grind the vanilla beans until they turn into a fine powder. Depending on your equipment, this may take 1-2 minutes. Stop periodically to scrape down the sides as needed.
If desired, sift the vanilla powder through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any larger, coarser pieces. These pieces can be blended again or reserved for another use, such as infusing liquids.
Transfer the vanilla powder to an airtight container or small glass jar. Store it in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight, for up to 6 months.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
60 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.5 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 5 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 2.5 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.5 g | ||
| Protein | 0.5 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 5 mg | 0% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 30 mg | 1% | |
*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.
