Hot Vanilla Milk

Make hot vanilla milk at home in less than 5 minutes with just three ingredients. This is a comforting drink that's perfect for cold days.

Nothing beats comforting warm drink in cold months and we have many delicious non alcoholic hot drinks here such as honey lemon tea or Italian hot chocolate. And if it's right before bed, a cup of this warm and lightly sweetened vanilla milk is all I want. If you don't like regular milk, try this easy recipe for a delicious cup of milk that you'll enjoy.

Benefits of vanilla milk

Drinking warm milk at night before bed results in relaxation and easy sleep. Vanilla is known to reduce stress and anxiety and together with milk, this would make the perfect drink to have before bed for a quality sleep.

Ingredients

To make this lightly sweetened warm milk, you need the following ingredients:

• Milk: I like using whole milk, but 2% or 1% milk would work as well. You can also use unsweetened non-dairy milk such as almond milk for this recipe.
• Vanilla: High quality vanilla extract adds such a nice flavor and aroma to the milk.
• Sugar: The amount of sugar depends on how sweet you like your drink to be. I usually start with one teaspoon sugar per one cup of milk.

How to make vanilla milk

Pour the milk in a small sauce pan and add sugar. Heat over medium low heat until heated through and the sugar has dissolved completely. Add vanilla extract and heat for one more minute. Pour the milk into cups and serve immediately.

Tips and notes to make this recipe

• You can use other sweeteners such as agave syrup, maple syrup or honey to make this recipe.
• If looking for a nondairy vegan option, try unsweetened almond milk or cashew milk.
• It's possible to double and triple this recipe if needed.
• Top the milk with a dash of cinnamon for more flavor.
• To make this drink in the microwave, mix all the ingredients in a mug or bowl and mix well. Heat for about one to two minutes and serve.

Easy Hot Vanilla Milk Recipe

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Make hot vanilla milk at home in less than 5 minutes with just three ingredients. This is a comforting drink that's perfect for cold days.

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Cook Time 5 mins

Total Time 5 mins

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Servings 2 servings

Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients

  

• 2 cups whole milk see notes
• 2 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

 

• Place the milk and sugar in a small sauce pan and place over medium low heat.
• Heat until the sugar dissolves.
• Add in the vanilla extract and heat for another minute.
• Divide between two cups and serve.

Notes

• Use 2% or 1% milk instead of whole milk if you prefer. 
• For non dairy and vegan option use unsweetened non dairy milk such as almond milk. 
• As for the sweetener, I start with one teaspoon of sugar for one cup of milk. Taste and add more sugar if needed. 

Keyword vanilla milk, warm vanilla milk