Winter is a less favored season for many people, I know… But the truth is, I actually love winter! Maybe it’s strange 🙊, but ever since I can remember, rain has always excited me, bringing a sense of abundance and blessing… A rainy day usually feels like a day of celebration for me… ☺️

Besides, winter is the best opportunity for a cozy, warm family atmosphere more than any other season of the year.

So, experimenting with making hot drinks (and soups) has become my hobby during the past winters.

I find myself trying something new every time, adding it to the warm, homey atmosphere of this season. 🌦☁️🌧

I’ve gathered simple and easy-to-do recipes of my top 3 hot drinks for winter

Winter Hot Drink #1: Homemade Sahlab
(Middle eastern milk pudding)

Ingredients:

• 1 cup oat milk (or any other milk)
• 2 heaping teaspoons cornstarch
• 1/2 teaspoon coconut sugar (or any other sugar)
• A bit of vanilla extract
• Coconut
• Peanuts and/or pistachios/nuts/almonds, crushed (to taste)
• Cinnamon

Preparation:

1. In a small pot, bring the milk to a boil with the cornstarch, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Stir for about 3-4 minutes until it starts to thicken slightly.
2. Add 1/2 teaspoon of sugar and a bit of vanilla extract to the pot. Continue stirring for another minute.
3. Pour into a cup.
4. Add your favorite toppings. I like to add coconut, crushed peanuts, and crushed pistachios. Sometimes I add crushed nuts or almonds.
5. Sprinkle a bit of cinnamon on top for added flavor.

Winter Hot Drink #2: Hot Cocoa

Ingredients:

• 2 teaspoons organic cocoa powder (or any cocoa powder)
• 1 teaspoon natural organic maple syrup
• A bit of vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup boiling water
• 1 cup boiled/frothed oat milk (or any other milk)

Preparation:

1. In a hot drink cup, add the cocoa powder, maple syrup, and vanilla.
2. Add 1/4 cup boiling water and mix well until there are no lumps of cocoa (important, otherwise you’ll end up with bitter, unpleasant lumps).
3. Add 1 cup of boiled/frothed milk.

And I can say that hot cocoa has become my go-to drink lately…

Winter Hot Drink #3: Tangy Fruity Tea

Ingredients:

• Thin slices from a whole lemon
• Juice from half a lemon
• 2 cups mixed berries (strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, blueberries, cranberries, currants, etc.)
• 2 teaspoons honey
• A pitcher of boiling water

Preparation:

1. Fill a pitcher with boiling water.
2. Add the lemon slices, lemon juice, mixed berries, and 2 teaspoons of honey.
3. Stir well

Have a Cousy Winter season ☁️

I’m curious, as to which of these three drinks you liked the most? 🤤

P.S. If you decide to make one, share a picture in the comments 🙂

And don’t forget to send this to a friend who would love to warm up with these too

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