Dairy Free Café Au Lait (Algeria)

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 12

Dairy-free Café Au Lait from Algeria for a perfect morning

by The Chefin Beverage

Prep

2 min

Cook

5 min

Ready In

7 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 1/4 cups plain rice milk ( not vanilla )
	2 teaspoons white sugar
	3 teaspoons instant coffee ( I use Maxwell house , I have never tried Nescafe but hear it is the best in the instant department )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

Sugar

Fat

0.5g

Café au lait is a popular coffee beverage in Algeria that is traditionally made by mixing brewed coffee and steamed milk in equal parts. In this dairy-free version, rice milk replaces dairy milk as the steamed milk component making it a perfect low-fat alternative. With its creamy texture and perfect blend, it is a perfect morning beverage to kick start your day.

Instructions

1.	Pour rice milk in a small saucepan and heat it on low until it begins to steam.
2.	Stir in sugar until it fully dissolves.
3.	Add instant coffee granules to the milk and stir until the milk is golden brown.

PROS

This delicious coffee recipe is perfectly suited for lactose intolerant individuals and vegans,
it can be consumed daily without any health hazards.

The preparation process is fairly simple and quick, making it an ideal option for those busy mornings.

CONS

For those who are keen coffee lovers, a dairy-free version of Café au lait might not provide the creamy texture they are usually accustomed to,
people with rice allergy must avoid this recipe.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Since the recipe is dairy-free, it is lower in calories and fat than its traditional counterpart,
Moreover, Rice milk that is used in the recipe is naturally enriched with calcium and vitamin D that aid in maintaining strong teeth and bones.