Beverages: Almond Milk Café au lait

I love coffee. Though I try to practice moderation, I really could drink gallons a day. Hot, iced, chilled, or baked in things, I am not particular. The only thing I am particular about it is, it must NOT be stale and needs some sort of milk and sweetener. Seriously- old coffee doesn't taste good, the acids really do a number on your stomach, so why not just make it fresh? You can chill it in the fridge right after making it and it will still remain fresh for a few days if that is your concern. Here is a favorite recipe I have for making Café au lait. Oh if I only had an espresso machine!

Almond milk Café au lait

Home made almond milk

Strong coffee

In a tall bowl or cup (depending on your whipping apparatus) whip the warm milk up to froth it (I used a battery operated milk aerator). Place coffee in cup about half full then sweeten to taste, pour frothed milk into cup to top it off. The foam will remain at the top. Enjoy.

You can also use an aerator from an espresso machine. It does not work with a regular hand mixer.

I haven't made one of these in a little while. I really enjoy it. You can make this with cow's milk and just about any nut milk. I have not had any success with rice or oat milks as they don't have the right amount of fats and proteins in order to hold the froth.

Until next time, have a fantastic day!