Warm Honey Vanilla Milk
In short: Warm milk gently heated with honey, vanilla and a pinch of cinnamon. A calming, caffeine-free drink for cold evenings or bedtime. It takes about 7 min in total and makes 2 servings.
- Prep
- 2 min
- Cook
- 5 min
- Total
- 7 min
- Servings
- 2
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 200 kcal
Warm milk with honey is the bedtime drink many of us grew up with. It takes five minutes, needs only a pan and a spoon, and has no caffeine. Vanilla makes it smell like dessert, and cinnamon adds gentle warmth. The key is low heat: milk scorches and grows a skin if it gets too hot. A mug of this is a calm way to end a day, for children and adults alike.
Instructions
- Pour the milk into a small saucepan and heat over medium-low heat, stirring now and then, for 4 to 5 minutes. It is ready when it steams and small bubbles appear at the edge.
- Take the pan off the heat and stir in the honey until it dissolves completely.
- Add the vanilla and cinnamon and whisk for 15 seconds, until the milk has a light foam on top.
- Pour into two mugs, dust with nutmeg if you like and sip while warm.
Tips
- Do not give honey to babies under 12 months. Use a little maple syrup instead for very young children.
- For a deeper flavor, split half a vanilla bean, scrape the seeds into the milk and warm the pod in it. Take the pod out before serving.
Questions and answers
Does warm milk really help you sleep?
There is little strong evidence that milk itself causes sleep, but a warm, quiet bedtime routine helps many people relax. At the very least it is calming and caffeine-free.
How do I stop milk from forming a skin?
Heat it gently, stir often and whisk it for a few seconds off the heat. Whisking breaks up the surface film and makes a little foam.
Can I make warm honey milk with plant milk?
Yes. Oat and soy milk heat well. Almond and coconut milk also work, but warm them very gently so they do not separate.
How long does it take to make Warm Honey Vanilla Milk?
About 7 min in total: 2 min of preparation and 5 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Warm Honey Vanilla Milk?
About 200 kcal per serving, with 8 g of protein, 24 g of carbohydrates and 8 g of fat. These values are estimates.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 200 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 24 g |
| Fat | 8 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 23 g |
| Sodium | 110 mg |
Estimated values, calculated from the ingredients.
