Winter Food and Drink Ideas to Stay Cosy
When the nights draw in, many of us head for the kettle, the soup pan and a warm blanket. This guide gathers simple winter food and drink ideas using pantry staples and a few Cutetonic® powders, so your cold-weather routine is cosy and a bit more colourful.
Warming drinks to try
Beetroot latte
Heat 250 ml of milk or plant drink, whisk in one teaspoon of beetroot powder, add a little honey or maple syrup and a pinch of cinnamon. It makes a deep pink, gently sweet mug.
Hot lemon and ginger
Steep sliced fresh ginger in hot water for a few minutes, add a squeeze of lemon and a spoonful of honey. Enjoy it as it is, or let it cool slightly and stir in the amount of vitamin C powder given on the label for a sharper tang.
Spiced carob hot chocolate
Whisk a tablespoon of carob powder into a mug of hot milk with a pinch of cinnamon. Carob is naturally sweet and slightly caramel-like.
Soups and bowls
Carrot and ginger soup
Soften a chopped onion in a little oil, add chopped carrots, grated ginger and stock, and simmer until tender. Blend, then stir in a teaspoon of carrot powder for extra colour and sweetness.
Porridge with a twist
Stir a spoonful of beetroot or carrot powder into your usual oats with a little cinnamon and top with nuts or fruit.
Cosy evening ideas
- Run a warm bath with magnesium flakes and take a book.
- Keep a tin of seeds and nuts nearby for a crunchy snack.
- Batch-cook a big pot of soup for the week.
Pantry checklist for winter
- Oats, lentils and tinned tomatoes
- Root vegetables such as carrots and beetroot
- Ginger, lemons and honey
- A few Cutetonic powders for colour and flavour
FAQs
Can I add powders to hot drinks?
Most fruit and vegetable powders can be whisked into warm, not boiling, drinks. Mix to a paste with a little liquid first to avoid lumps.
How do I store them in winter?
Keep them sealed in a cool, dry cupboard away from the steam of the kettle and cooker.
Which powder suits soups best?
Carrot and beetroot powders both stir in easily for colour and a lightly sweet flavour.
Explore more
Browse the Cutetonic superfoods range or the wider vitamins and supplements section for winter kitchen ideas.
Always check the product label for directions. If you have a medical condition, are pregnant or take medication, speak to your doctor or pharmacist before changing your diet or using a new product.
