For your consideration.
I don’t have all the answers. I don’t even have a majority of them. I can’t decide which color to pain my office. My clean laundry is in a heap on my bedroom chair and I’m likely just going to wash it again in the hopes that it comes out of the dryer already folded.
I merely come here today with the suggestion, the offering, the inspiration of Warm Molasses Milk. It’s a tonic of sorts, to warm the heart, nourish the insides, treat the belly. No claims of increased decision-making skills or folding prowess… but still, for your consideration.
This Warm Molasses Milk is along the lines of a say… Turmeric Tonic. It’s one of those cozy warm drinks that actually does a body good. One tablespoon of blackstrap molasses contains a good dose of calcium, magnesium, potassium, and iron. All good things to put in your body, made warm and sweet and cozy with milk.
What’s your favorite milk? We have about a million choices these days. Whole milk is delicious, if your insides agree. Coconut milk is very lush and you’ll only need a few sips. Almond milk is a great choices for this steamy drink.
Add molasses, raw honey, whole cloves and allspice and mulling spices, sea salt, ground cinnamon… and stir to steaming over heat.
Sip sip from a small cup. I found that sharing a 1 1/4 cup serving with one other person was plenty satisfying. This tonic tastes rich, like hot chocolate… but healthier. It’s sweet, with an enticing bitterness, hint of spice, and jolt of warmth.
Try for yourself and tell me what you think!
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Warm Molasses Milk
- Prep Time: 10
- Total Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients
- 11/4 cup almond, soy, coconut, or soy milk
- 1 scant tablespoons blackstrap molasses
- 2 teaspoons raw honey (less if your milk is very sweet)
- good pinch of ground cinnamon
- good pinch of sea salt
- mulling spices like whole cloves, allspice, anise (whatever you have on hand)
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, heat together milk, molasses, honey, cinnamon, salt, and spices. Warm until the molasses and honey are dissolved and incorporated and the mixture is steaming (not boiling). Remove from heat, cover, and allow to steep for 5 minutes.
- Strain through a fine mesh strainer into a mug.
- Enjoy warm!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
47 Responses
Was looking for a warm milk with blackstrap molasses and this is amazing! Thank you!
Just made this. It is DEVINE. Thanks for sharing.
Just made and enjoying, thanks! Have had warm milk and molasses before, but the other ingredients make a good difference. I missed the part about straining so I didn’t do it, but I have to say it doesn’t seem necessary. Thanks again!
I used cows milk and it seemed to make the milk sort of curdle and look bitty?
This sounds AMAZING! I love the idea of this (because my favorite cookies are molasses crinkles).
My favorite warm milk is whole milk (who is counting calories here? obviously not me.) with honey and a cinnamon stick. Ahhhh.
Catching up on my blog reading and had to make this immediately. Delicious! I added a big pinch of a pumpkin pie spice mix I make, plus a few cardamom pods and a star anise. I’ll be making this again. Thanks, Joy!
I have to say, Joy, this is quite the Healing Drink. After not feeling very lively the past few days, I made this and now I feel so much better. (And, cozy. I feel very cozy.) Thank you!
Ive given up coffee and tea and tried this last night. So delicious! I miss the ritual of drinking a hot cup of black tea (herbal just doesnt cut it) and this seems like it might hit the spot.
This was amazing. Like a gingerbread version of hot chocolate. Just the thing for a cozy winter evening!
It sounds delicious, and somehow adult. I often drink a little warm tuermeric milk to help me sleep and might try this as a variation soon
This sounds delicious, and somehow adult. I’ve taken to having a little turmeric milk in the evenings to help me sleep and I may try this as a variation soon
I’m excited to try this! I’ve never been able to fully jump on the golden milk train, but I have two jars (why? I don’t know) of molasses, so this is perfect.
This sounds so delicious. I sometimes add a little blackstrap molasses to porridge in the mornings, as it is so high in iron (only the blackstrap stuff though, and I don’t know what the difference is). I much prefer a chai latte to a hot chocolate, and this sounds similar with the spices.
Hi Joy!
This sounds like it would be ideal after a hot shower and before bed. Yessss!
PS> If you find the washer-dryer set that produces folded clothes, please share. Not only would I buy the set but I’d invest in the company! ????
Joy, my mother used to make us(my sisters and myself) molasses milk when we were kids. Sometimes warm, sometimes cold. Of course her reasoning was it was good for us. We thought it was delicious! It’s been awhile since I made it for myself. Thank you for the lovely reminder/recipe and childhood memory! ????
Mmmmmm…..sounds yummy
I just made it and it is delicious!!!!
This seems like a good recipe to make in bulk. Does anyone know of a reason this wouldn’t store refrigerated for a few days?
I can’t think of a reason!
Definitely trying this. I love warm milk beverages – never thought of putting molasses in it! Sounds delish.
Ooh, neat, I’ll have to try this!
I wonder about blending this as some do for bulletproof coffee. Looking forward to experimenting and sipping while I (try to) let go of having or finding all the answers.
I definitely think this is a good idea!
I drink a mug of warm milk with molasses almost every afternoon as a little pick-me-up treat. I’ve never thought to add other spices, but I’ll have to try this!
Saw this post and made almost immediately! So delightful! Thanks for the wonderful recipe!
Always on the lookout for more warm drinks in winter. Molasses milk! Who would have thought? Sounds fantastic.
What a great idea. I love molasses! Can’t wait to try it.
I’ve been drinking almond milk with molasses for some time. I came across the idea when I was looking for an alternative to caffeinated hot drinks. I find it soothing and delicious. I look forward to trying your version – adding the mulling spices sounds like a great idea.
Perhaps the disgusted should actually MAKE the recipe and TRY it before making such negative comments?!
Thanks, Joy, for your adventurous approach to all things culinary.
Hmmm…perhaps a person should MAKE the recipe and TRY it before making negative assumptions (and POSTING them)?! Always be eager to explore new taste combos and fresh pairings and/or techniques…that’s how we develop our palates…how , if we are open, enrich our culinary experience. Thanks, Joy, for your free-wheeling approach to the world of food. No stodge, just adventure! Hooray!
I remember learning about the health benefits of molasses many years ago when I was pregnant. I took it as permission to eat lots of gingerbread cookies!
Try Sherwin Williams Rainwashed (SW6211) for your office. It is a very calming colour.
My stairwell is painted in Rainwashed. I can attest to its calming properties!
sounds soothing – Emma makes it sound really healthy!…painting shouldn’t be painful ;) read and you will get it!
Sounds good and healthy to me as I love molasses. I’ll add some ginger so it will taste like liquid gingerbread. Good grief, to the person who says it sounds disgusting, just don’t drink it if you don’t like the taste of molasses. To each his own. Thanks for the idea Joy.
I made this today and it was lovely, absolutely delicious. It gave me the sort of soothing yet invigorating hit that cacao gives. Thanks for this recipe. An unusual one but one that I will keep on making. I’m going to try it with my little boy later x
Mm…I love molasses and will definitely give this a try using regular Crosby’s molasses. Not quite the punch of blackstrap but I bet it’ll be just as tasty. Thanks for the interesting recipe!
Sounds yummy. Im going to try this today. I like the health benefits too. Thank you for sharing.
This sounds so disgusting to me, almost repulsive! So disappointed in today’s recipe!????????????
I, on the other hand, am delighted! Can’t wait to try it.
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This is so interesting
Oh, perfect for the cold days we have at the moment in Bavaria!
xx from Bavaria/Germany, Rena
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Sounds restorative, wholesome and rich.
It’s -2c here in Newcastle Uk,so a perfect warm with rounding spices. The pinch of salt shows you have a depth of balancing flavours.
Molasses rich in iron and b vitamins, just what we need right now. X
I’m all for drinking this as is, sounds amazing….but I really want to put it in my Saturday morning coffee