Hot Vanilla

New Year's - Holidays and Events

This is a nice alternative to hot chocolate. To make this more healthy, substitute the 2% milk and sugar for skim milk and a no calorie sweetener.

Brief

Prep 3 mins

Cook: 2 mins

Total: 5 mins

Servings: 1

Yield: 1 serving

Hot Vanilla

Ingredients

1 cup 2% milk

2 teaspoons white sugar

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Chef John's Porchetta

Holidays and Events

Directions

Step 1

Pour the milk into a microwave-safe mug. Stir together the cinnamon and sugar then stir into the milk. Mixing the cinnamon into the sugar first will help to keep it from floating on top. Stir in the vanilla. Place mug in the microwave and heat for 1 minute and 40 seconds or longer for a warmer drink. Stir before drinking.

Nutritional Information

Hot Vanilla

Servings Per Recipe:1

Calories: 184.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 8.1g 16%

Carbohydrates: 22.7g 7%

Dietary Fiber: 1.2g 5%

Sugars: 20.9g

Fat: 4.8g 7%

Saturated Fat: 3.1g 15%

Cholesterol: 19.5mg 7%

Vitamin A Iu: 467.9IU 9%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.8mg 14%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 6%

Vitamin C: 0.6mg 1%

Folate: 12.3mcg 3%

Calcium: 309.6mg 31%

Iron: 0.3mg 2%

Magnesium: 29.3mg 11%

Potassium: 388.9mg 11%

Sodium: 101.1mg 4%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 10%

Calories From Fat: 43.6

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.