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Wondering how to use your milk frother? Check out these clever hacks…
If you don’t have a handheld milk frother yet, now’s the time to snag one! It’s an affordable little tool with big potential. Already have one? Keep reading to learn some of the most unique ways to use them (more than social media has shown you 😉 ) and beyond just coffee!
What is a frother?
A small, portable, battery-powered device with a mini circular whisk that spins to aerate mixtures and create foam, especially in milk-based products.
Get more out of your milk frother with these 8 clever ideas:
1. Beat eggs with minimal effort.
Making eggs for one? A frother is ideal for single servings, eliminating the mess of larger kitchen tools. Plus, the texture comes out incredibly creamy and fluffy (just like our favorite protein eggs)! It’s perfect for making creative egg recipes like soufflés and Japanese-style too!
“It’s great for beating eggs. Having one has saved me from hauling out bigger, harder-to-clean tools. Really though, I was not aware that little thing was so useful until I thought about how I’ve used it. 😂” – Hip Sidekick, Cara
2. Elevate your treats with homemade whipped cream in a flash.
It’s perfect for making small batches of whipped cream and infusing flavors like cinnamon or orange zest, too! Simply use the frother on a small bowl of whipping cream for about one minute, and voila!
3. Smooth out lumps in seconds.
Especially if you despise chunks in your protein shakes, a milk frother is a MUST. It’s also great for instant coffee, salad dressings, vinaigrettes, and where was this when we were all mixing baby formula? 🍼
4. Whip up envy-worthy meringue with just a frother – who knew?!
Don’t be intimidated by those summery pie and cookie recipes! All you need to do is separate the egg whites and let the frother do the rest! You won’t believe how easily the perfect meringue comes together with just this little tool.
Hip Sidekick, Cara, was so impressed by this method!
“I’ve used mine a few times to whip up a meringue in a pinch. Lemon icebox pie isn’t the same without one. I figured it out one time when I had tennis elbow x2 and no mixer (not my kitchen!). I grabbed the frother and, surprisingly, it gave excellent stiff peaks.”
5. Pancakes for one? Yes, please!
A handheld frother is perfect for whipping up pancake or crepe batter, especially in small batches.
6. Make your drinks look barista-level with frothy art.
Have you tried this easy TikTok hack? Hold your frother at different heights inside a glass and give it a spin at each level to create this fancy ‘striped’ look.
Or make actual art!
Similarly, you can wrap a piece of paper inside a cup and let the kids make ‘spinny art’! If you feel a little weird about putting paint on your frother– try washable, non-toxic tempera paint!
7. Whip up a purr-fect Meowchiato by frothing your cat’s milk!
It’s official. Hip Sidekick, Emily is pet parent #GOALS when she shared with us that she froths her cat’s milk on Saturday mornings so she too can enjoy a meow-chiato with her pet parents. 👏
8. Mix beauty masks like a pro – grab your frother and glow on!
Who needs an expensive beauty mask? Use your frother to whip clay, yogurt, honey, and more into a smooth paste for skin masks, hair masks, even this 2-ingredient armpit mask to stop the stink this summer! 😉
Helpful tips for using a handheld frother:
- For best results, warm the milk before frothing, but avoid boiling!
- Be sure to hold the frother at an angle, just below the surface, and move it up and down to incorporate air
- Clean the metal part of the frother with water after each use.
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