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If you’re looking for a comforting and healthful drink, consider trying a homemade spiced clove beverage. This easy-to-make recipe not only offers a delightful taste but also packs several health benefits, thanks to the powerful combination of cloves, malt, and skimmed milk. Here’s how you can prepare this soothing drink and enjoy it best 30 minutes before your meals.
Benefits of the Ingredients
Cloves:
Cloves are highly prized for their antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties. They also aid in digestion and can help combat nausea and indigestion.
Malt:
Malt provides a rich source of B-vitamins and essential amino acids that enhance energy. It’s also a good carbohydrate that can help manage blood sugar levels.
Skimmed Milk:
Skimmed milk is low in fat and high in calcium and protein, which are essential for bone health and muscle maintenance.
Recipe for Spiced Clove Beverage
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon of whole cloves
4 cups of water
1 cup of malt beverage
1 cup of skimmed milk
Instructions:
Boil the Cloves:
Place the cloves in a saucepan with the water.
Bring the water to a boil and then reduce the heat. Let it simmer until the water becomes infused with the cloves and changes color. This typically takes about 10-15 minutes.
Prepare the Mixture:
Once the clove water has changed color, remove the saucepan from the heat.
Strain the cloves out of the water using a fine sieve or cloth to capture all the bits.
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