Warm Vanilla Milk Recipe

A most soothing beverage for cold a winter's eve... or, if you just need to relax for better sleep!

Keyword natural sleep remedy, warm vanilla milk, Warm Vanilla Milk Recipe, winter beverages

Prep Time 2

Cook Time 5

Total Time 7

Servings

Calories 821kcal

Author Recipes and Me

Ingredients

2 cups whole milk milk OR see substitutions in notes
3/4 tsp organic vanilla extract
2 Tb raw honey or manuka or regular
dash celtic sea salt or regular salt
pinch ground cinnamon optional (See substitutes)

Instructions

HEAT MILK - in a medium saucepan over medium low heat until desired temperature. (Or see alternative options below).
CAREFUL not to bring milk to a boil or it will overflow the pan.
ADD honey into milk in cup or mug
WHISK in cinnamon (and/or other spice), OR stir with a cinnamon stick.
SERVE immediately.

Notes

If using raw milk, be sure not to heat it past 110 degrees F.

A cooking thermometer with an alarm is crucial for keeping raw milk from getting too hot and overcooking the raw benefits. as I can set the thermometer to alert me when 110 degrees is reached. This also ensures that the milk is the perfect temperature for kids to drink without having to blow on it or burn their tongues. If you are using coconut milk or aren't concerned about keeping the milk raw, then go ahead and heat until nice and toasty hot.

Never heat honey as it has been proven to become toxic over 140°F

LACTOSE INTOLERANT OR VEGAN?

Try Oat Milk substitute

*Raw cream may be easier to digest for people with lactose problems as it has hardly any lactose at all.

**You may want to add a touch more vanilla if you use coconut milk instead of dairy. Add the amount recommended then taste and adjust accordingly.

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