Description
Warm, gently sweet Vanilla Milk made with simple pantry ingredients. This soothing, non caffeinated drink is perfect for kids at bedtime or cozy evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Mini marshmallows (optional)
Instructions
- Pour the milk into a 1-quart microwave-safe container
- Add the sugar, salt, and vanilla to the milk
- Stir gently until the sugar begins to dissolve
- Heat in the microwave on high for 5 minutes, stirring halfway through
- Carefully remove and stir again
- Pour into mugs, add marshmallows if desired, and serve warm
Notes
- Use pure vanilla extract for best flavor
- Mexican vanilla adds a richer aroma
- This recipe can also be served chilled in warm weather
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg