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    Mighty Molasses Milk (Hot, Cold or Protein-Powered)

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    By Alisa Fleming on February 18, 2016 Alisa's Favorite Dairy-Free Recipes, Beverages, Dairy-Free Recipes, Milk Subs

    Truth be told, I’ve fallen a few recipes behind in my recipe challenge. We took a little vacation to Sonoma Valley, which set me back a week on my goal, but it was worth it! I’m revived and testing tons of recipes again, including this new favorite: dairy-free molasses milk.  

    Mighty Molasses Milk! Enjoy warm or cold. Two recipes, both dairy-free, soy-free & vegan yet rich in calcium!

    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.

    For an even bigger bone boost (calcium with vitamin D!), I’ve started combining this rustic sweetener with Silk Unsweetened Almond Milk Beverage (or Coconut for nut-free!) to make what has become one of my favorite sips, molasses milk. I add just a couple other ingredients to enhance the flavors and brighten the sweetness while still keeping the sugars relatively low. Yes, this makes it kid-friendly, too!

    Mighty Molasses Milk! Enjoy warm or cold. Two recipes, both dairy-free, soy-free & vegan yet rich in calcium!

    Though this molasses milk is a quite simple recipe, I’ve 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 – I actually prefer it to hot chocolate!

    When the temperature creeps up (like this past weekend), 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. It seriously energizes me and fulfills cravings – perfect for fitness recovery in my book.

    Easy Molasses Protein Shake Recipe: dairy-free, vegan and oh-so nourishing!

    365 Dairy-Free Recipe Challenge Update

    With the 365 New Dairy-Free Recipe Challenge, my goal is to trial at least 365 new-to-me recipes this year, and that doesn’t even count all of the retesting I am doing to perfect many of those dishes. So far, I’m up to 44 new recipes trialed, a few behind. Even so, here were my new ventures this week:

    • Date-Spiced Milk (abandoned for this molasses milk)
    • Italian Risotto (wild success!)
    • One-Pot Italian Pasta (sounds easy and it was okay, but not up to standard)
    • Dairy-Free Parma (trialing a few new blends)
    • Molasses Milk (hot, cold and in a protein smoothie – all options in the recipe below!)

    This week’s update is a sponsored conversation by Silk (the opinions and text are all mine). They have been a keen supporter of my dairy-free book adventures and I love using their milks in my recipe trials. Have you tried them yet? They offer Unsweetened versions of Almond, Cashew, Coconut and Soy Milk Beverages – all are dairy-free, plant-based and carrageenan-free, yet offer their own unique taste and consistency profiles. You can find them in your area via the Silk Store Locator.

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    Mighty Molasses Milk! Enjoy warm or cold. Two recipes, both dairy-free, soy-free & vegan yet rich in calcium!

    Reader Raves

    Thanks so much to Mary Eliza for sharing her feedback and tasty twist on my molasses milk recipe via Facebook:

    AMAZING idea! I just had some. I used almond milk light, so I skipped the stevia. I used tiny bits of cinnamon, ginger, and cloves, so it would taste like the molasses crinkle cookies I grew up eating. Perfection.

    Special Diet Notes: Might Molasses Milk

    By ingredients, this recipe is dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, gluten-free, grain-free, optionally nut-free, peanut-free, soy-free, vegan / plant-based, vegetarian, and optionally paleo.

    5.0 from 5 reviews
    Dairy-Free Mighty Molasses Milk (Hot or Cold)
     
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    Prep time
    3 mins
    Cook time
    1 min
    Total time
    4 mins
     
    When I'm feeling like a little spice, I add ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon to this blend.
    Author: Alisa Fleming
    Serves: 1 serving
    Ingredients
    • 1 cup Silk Unsweetened Almond Milk Beverage (or coconut milk beverage for nut-free)
    • 1 tablespoon blackstrap molasses
    • ¼ to ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract or flavoring
    • 3 to 5 drops pure stevia extract
    • Pinch salt
    Instructions
    For Warm Molasses Milk:
    1. 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.
    2. Stir in the molasses, vanilla to taste, stevia to taste, and salt (I used the max for both the vanilla and stevia).
    For Cold Molasses Milk:
    1. 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.
    Notes
    Molasses Protein Shake: Prepare the Cold Dairy-Free Molasses Milk above, but omit the vanilla and stevia. Place ½ cup of it in your blender. Add 1 frozen banana, broken into chunks. Add 2 tablespoons vanilla or chocolate vegan protein powder (I use Vega Sport Performance Protein). Blend until smooth and creamy.
    3.5.3208

    Alisa Fleming
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    Alisa is the founder of GoDairyFree.org, Food Editor for Allergic Living magazine, and author of the best-selling dairy-free book, Go Dairy Free: The Guide and Cookbook for Milk Allergies, Lactose Intolerance, and Casein-Free Living, and the new cookbook, Eat Dairy Free: Your Essential Cookbook for Everyday Meals, Snacks, and Sweets. Alisa is also a professional recipe creator and product ambassador for the natural food industry.

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    62 Comments

    1. heather @french press on February 22, 2016 7:06 am

      i love molasses but never realized it was actually good for you! this drink sound like a delicious alternative to coffee

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on February 22, 2016 7:12 am

        Definitely one of the more nutritious sweeteners – the blackstrap version anyway! (there is a more refined “fancy” molasses that has less of the good stuff).

        Reply
        • Adel Murray Fredenburg on March 31, 2022 11:04 am

          I find molasses delicious in all milks, cereal and shakes,baked breads, ice cream and wondered about others. Then I found this site! Yeah.
          It’s the best taste and I don’t need more sweetness as I did not use sugar only maple syrup. Now only molasses

          Reply
    2. Jill Silverman Hough on February 22, 2016 6:29 am

      When I have it on hand, I use blackstrap molasses in my granola, mostly just to make use of it. But it’s a little bitter for that use–this sounds much better. Thanks, Alisa!

      Reply
    3. Lauren @ Wicked Spatula on February 22, 2016 5:59 am

      I LOVE blackstrap molasses! So many healthy nutrients! I can’t wait to try this drink.

      Reply
      • Sue on December 11, 2021 10:49 am

        It’s very delicious. I drank it hot. I used vanilla oat milk and didnt add any stevia. It had good flavor without adding sweeteners.

        Reply
        • Alisa Fleming on December 11, 2021 10:53 am

          I’m so happy to see people making this – it’s one of my favorites. Glad you enjoyed it too Sue, and good to know it goes well with oat milk!

          Reply
          • Myrtle taylor on July 1, 2022 7:07 am

            Anxious to try this recipe for constipation

            Reply
    4. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine on February 22, 2016 4:14 am

      Col, hot, I love this! Sounds delish with such a deep flavor from the molasses!

      Reply
    5. Teresa on February 21, 2016 8:16 pm

      Are molasses good for diabetics?

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on February 22, 2016 7:08 am

        Hi Teresa, I would consult your physician on this issue. From what I’ve read, it has a glycemic index of 55, which is similar to maple syrup, but it higher in minerals than most sweeteners. That said, I’ve had difficulty finding physician-vetted info about it for diabetics online.

        Reply
    6. Trainer Paige on February 21, 2016 10:35 am

      This sounds delicious! It’s been really warm here in CO, so I’d love to try the cold molasses milk 🙂

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on February 22, 2016 7:10 am

        Great post-workout beverage I think!

        Reply
    7. Kim on February 21, 2016 8:46 am

      What a great idea, Alisa! I love getting my nutrients in a delicious package — and this sounds perfect for that!

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on February 22, 2016 1:22 pm

        Thanks Kim, me too! I love simplicity and nourishment all in one, especially when it comes in a sweet treat 🙂

        Reply
    8. Wendy on February 20, 2016 5:00 am

      I’ve never thought of molasses milk either but it looks so good. The only way I’ve ever used it is in my oatmeal.

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on February 20, 2016 10:33 am

        I just tried it on oatmeal – SO good!

        Reply
    9. Healing Tomato on February 19, 2016 6:57 pm

      I had no idea that molasses had so much calcium. Must try this recipe. I love Sonoma Valley.

      Reply
    10. Dreena Burton on February 19, 2016 6:49 pm

      This is such a good idea, Alisa, and the sound of a hot molasses milk sounds incredibly comforting this time of year.

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on February 20, 2016 10:34 am

        It really is – we’ve had a cold spell, and I just enjoyed a warm mug of it last night for dessert!

        Reply
    11. Shirley @ gluten free easily (gfe) on February 19, 2016 1:56 pm

      I must try this, Alisa. I am dairy free again (hopefully, this time for good) and I like the idea of making my almond milk more special. 😉 I also love that it can be hot or cold!

      Shirley

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on February 19, 2016 2:22 pm

        I hope it works out for you Shirley. And I really think you would like this – it has that comforting vibe like your recipes are so well known for.

        Reply
    12. Lucie on February 19, 2016 9:05 am

      I think the calcium concern on dairy-free diets is wildly overblown, there are so many dairy-free sources! Especially if you don’t shy away from green veggies, nuts and seeds. I was surprised how much calcium was in broccoli! And molasses is another wonderful example, thanks for sharing this recipe! What a delicious way to get your dairy-free calcium and iron fix 🙂

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on February 19, 2016 2:23 pm

        Yes! And people forget about mineral balance, too. Dairy is almost void of minerals like magnesium that your body needs to absorb calcium. Yet magnesium is abundant in plant-based foods, including blackstrap molasses – it’s a superfood in my book 🙂

        Reply
    13. Haylie on February 19, 2016 6:18 am

      Hi, Alisa
      I’m new to your blog but enjoying the dairy free recipes. My 1 yr old is dairy, nut, and egg free, and I find I feel better without dairy in my diet.
      Could you tell me some other uses for the molasses as I’m new to this and looking for ways to increase our calcium intake?
      Thank you

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on February 19, 2016 7:02 am

        Hi Haylie, this molasses milk is a good start (good on cereal, in smoothies, or straight up) and the almond milk beverage I used adds a substantial amount of additional calcium (that brand has 45% of the RDA I believe). As for using molasses in other ways – think smoothies, granola, muffins, homemade bars, puddings, etc. I’m just starting to experiment more with it myself and hope to have more recipes to post with it as a star ingredient this year.

        Reply
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    15. Kacey @ The Cookie Writer on February 19, 2016 5:11 am

      Soooo excited for this! And don’t be too hard on yourself, your goal is crazy but I know you can do it!! 🙂

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on February 19, 2016 7:02 am

        Thank you Kacey! I’m trying not to be too hard, but I’m determined. I appreciate your encouragement 🙂

        Reply
    16. Adriana Martin on February 18, 2016 10:01 pm

      Yummy I love coffee this is a great idea to have instead of my cup of joe, thanks for sharing =)

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on February 19, 2016 7:03 am

        Yes, I noticed right away that it has that richness and bold flavor reminiscent of coffee, but different!

        Reply
    17. Erin on February 18, 2016 8:00 pm

      I love how you call molasses a rustic sweetener! True! We get molasses from some of our local farmers here in NC – so delicious. I can’t wait to try this.

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on February 18, 2016 8:08 pm

        I thought rustic sounded so much more homey and delicious than “unrefined” 🙂

        Reply
    18. Sonali- The Foodie Physician on February 18, 2016 7:58 pm

      Oh I love Sonoma, I hope you had a wonderful time! This Molasses Milk sounds delish and totally kid friendly. My daughter is currently OBSESSED with all types of chocolate milk (Silk Chocolate Cashew is her current fave), so this would be a great way to change things up a little.

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on February 18, 2016 8:09 pm

        It’s definitely worth a try as the sugars are much lower, too. And we did have a wonderful time, thank you!

        Reply
    19. Kristina on February 18, 2016 6:35 pm

      I do not use molasses enough – when I have a jar it often sits for a while. now I know what to use it for – this sounds amazing!

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on February 18, 2016 8:09 pm

        I was the same way with molasses but I am enjoying experimenting with it now. It’s getting a little addictive 🙂

        Reply
    20. Julie @ Running in a Skirt on February 18, 2016 3:13 pm

      Delicious! I never would have thought of adding the molasses to this. What a great combination. I’m a Silk fan too. 🙂

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on February 18, 2016 8:10 pm

        Thank you Julie – yes, their milks are so wonderful and I love all of the unsweetened varieties available.

        Reply
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