MOLASSES MILK RECIPES
For those following a dairy-free diet, calcium and strong bones are often a big concern. But many people don’t realize there are some amazing, plant-based mineral “superfoods”, like blackstrap molasses. It has anywhere from 100 to 200 mg of calcium (10 to 20% of the RDA) in just 1 tablespoon! But bones don’t thrive on calcium alone; blackstrap molasses also provides other frame-supporting minerals like magnesium and potassium.
Though this molasses milk is a quite simple recipe, we have included three variations to enjoy as a part of your dairy-free or plant-based diet, regardless of the temperature outside. Pictured above is the Hot Molasses Milk (lovely with the cinnamon added), which is a fantastic sip when it is cool outside – many people prefer it to hot chocolate!
When the temperature creeps up, or when I want something scrumptious and mineral-filled to top that boring healthy cereal we have too much of, the Cold Molasses Milk is perfect. And when I’m in need of a protein boost, say post workout, I’ve been using the cold version to make the nutrient-packed, super-simple Molasses Milk Shake, pictured below.
Dairy-Free Mighty Molasses Milk (Hot or Cold)
- 1 cup unsweetened milk of your choice
- 1 tablespoon blackstrap molasses
- ¼ to ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract or flavoring
- 3 to 5 drops pure stevia extract (optional)
- Pinch salt
Instructions:
- Heat the milk beverage in the microwave (about 60 to 90 seconds on HIGH) or in a small pot on the stove top, until hot but not boiling.
- Stir in the molasses, vanilla to taste, stevia to taste, and salt (I used the max for both the vanilla and stevia).
- Place the milk beverage, molasses, vanilla, and salt in your blender and briefly blend to combine. Add the stevia, to taste, and give it another quick blend.
