Jumpstart spring with a carrot cake steamer, a classic dessert transformed into a cozy beverage. Our teahouse may be temporarily closed, but we’re showcasing our monthly featured beverage that you can make at home.
Inspired by the flavors of carrot cake, this steamer has nutritious ingredients to nourish and warm the body. Ingredients include our house-made cashew milk; in-house, organic juiced carrots and ginger; baking spices of cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg; a touch of vanilla; and maple syrup for light sweetening.
Carrots contain many nutrients – beta-carotene, as well as vitamins B6, C, and K, are among them. Beta-carotene is a powerful, natural antioxidant that protects the human body from harmful free radicals by limiting damage to cell membranes. Additionally, it carries out all the functions of vitamin A, for instance maintaining good eye health. From the help of vitamins A, B6, and C, carrots can help strengthen the immune system by enhancing white blood cell production to aid fighting off infection.
Our carrot cake steamer is mixed together the same way as our other steamers, such as Contentment and Balance – all ingredients are added and steamed into a warm, frothy drink that is comforting and satisfying. Try making it yourself:
Carrot Cake Steamer Recipe
Ingredients
- 8 oz cashew milk (we recommend our homemade cashew milk recipe below!)
- 2 oz fresh carrot juice
- ¼ oz fresh ginger juice
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
- ⅛ tsp cloves
- ⅛ tsp nutmeg
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ oz maple syrup (optional)
Directions
- Place all of the ingredients (except the maple syrup) in a steaming pitcher.
- Steam until it has reached the desired temperature.*
- Transfer into your favorite mug, and top with maple syrup.*
- Enjoy!
*Notes
- For an unsweetened version, omit the maple syrup.
- If you don’t have a milk steamer, combine all the ingredients in a small saucepan and gently heat on a stovetop.
Cashew Milk Recipe
Yield: 5 cups of milk
Ingredients:
- 1 cup cashews, soaked overnight
- 5 cups cold, filtered water
Directions:
- Thoroughly rinse soaked cashews.
- Combine rinsed cashews and 1 cup water in a blender.
- Blend for 40 seconds on high power, or until smooth.
- Add 4 cups of water and blend on low power for 30 seconds to mix well.
- Strain through a metal strainer into a pitcher.
- Use for all of your favorite drinks and recipes! Stores for 5 days in the refrigerator.
