Last Updated on January 28, 2025
Here you will find a few different Vegan Steamers that you can make at home!
So what exactly are Steamers?
A steamer is made of steamed milk that is flavored with different spices or syrups.
As someone that was a barista at my own coffee shop, this drink was the easiest and most fun to make because you can customize as you like!
When I would make steamers at the coffee shop I would usually use the syrups that you use in any of the coffee drinks.
There really is an art to making steamers, you have to know what brand and flavors of syrup works well in a hot milk.
Certain brand of syrups would curdle when added to the hot milk, as well as certain flavors.
The fruit syrups are the hardest to add to the hot milk, you also had to know when to add the syrup.
The only thing that I miss is using the steam wand to froth the milk for the drink.
But you don’t need an espresso machine with a steam wand to make a steamer at home.
You can get a handheld electric or a battery powered milk frother, or you can just use a whisk.
A steamer does not have to have a frothy top to it, this is purely just for presentation.
At home, you can add any kind of real spices and/or fruit powders to your steamer.
Top the steamer with a sprinkle of spices, whipped cream, or a dollop of vegan marshmallows.
Check back every now and then and you might see new flavors to try or leave a comment with flavors you want to share!
Ingredients for a steamer
- Plant Based Milk – I like to use an unsweetened vanilla almond milk for by beverage. Try different plant based milks each time you make this treat.
- Sweetener – My sweetener of choice is real maple syrup. I have also used liquid stevia as a sweetener.
- Pure Vanilla Extract – Vanilla extract adds a slight vanilla flavor to the steamer.
Chocolate Cinnamon Steamer
Ingredients
- Cocoa Powder
- Ground Cinnamon
Maple Cinnamon Steamer
- Ground Cinnamon
Vanilla Almond Steamer
- Almond Extract
How to make your Vegan Steamers
In a small saucepan, add your plant based milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
Next add all the other ingredients that you prefer to customize your steamer.
Whisk over a medium heat until a slow boil.
While the mixture is heating, froth the milk until it is full of little bubbles and peaks.
Once the mixture is hot, pour into 2 mugs and serve.
How to serve your steamer
There a lot of different ways to serve you steamer.
You can just top it with more frothed milk and sprinkle a little spice over the top.
You can also add a homemade whipped topping, such as my Whipped Coconut Cream or add a dollop of a vegan marshmallow cream on top.
A simply easy, delicious, hot treat, Enjoy!
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Equipment
- 1 Milk Frother Electrical or battery. Optional.
Ingredients
Base Ingredients for a Steamer
- 1 1/2 Cups Plant Based Milk I used a unsweetened vanilla almond milk. Use your favorite plant based milk.
- 2 tsp Real Maple Syrup
- 1 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract
Chocolate Cinnamon Steamer – add this to the base ingredients.
- 2 tsp Cocoa Powder
- 1/8 tsp Ground Cinnamon
Maple Cinnamon Steamer – add this to the base ingredients.
- 1/8 tsp Ground Cinnamon
Vanilla Almond Steamer – add this to the base ingredients.
- 3/4 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract Change the 1 tsp of vanilla extract to 3/4 tsp.
- 1/4 tsp Almond Extract
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, add your plant based milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
- Next add all the other ingredients that you prefer to customize your steamer.
- Whisk over a medium heat until a slow boil.
- While the mixture is heating, froth the milk until it is full of little bubbles and peaks.
- Once the mixture is hot, pour into 2 mugs and serve.
