Description
A comforting and easy-to-make warm cinnamon milk beverage, perfect for cozy evenings or a soothing bedtime drink. Made with your choice of milk, pumpkin spice or cinnamon, and a hint of vanilla, this recipe offers a naturally sweet and frothy treat rich in flavor and warmth.
Ingredients
Scale
Milk Base
- 8 oz whole milk or oat milk
Flavorings
- 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin spice or ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional
- Sweetener to taste (such as honey, maple syrup, or sugar)
Instructions
- Prepare the milk: Warm the milk using your preferred method. If using a stainless steel steamer cup or steamer appliance, heat accordingly. For a blender, handheld frother, or shaking in a jar, gently heat the milk in a small saucepan over medium heat until it just begins to bubble.
- Froth the milk: If using a latte machine or steamer, hold the stainless steel cup at an angle and swirl for 1-2 minutes in a steady circular motion to heat the milk thoroughly and create a frothy texture.
- Combine flavors: Pour the warmed and frothed milk into a mug. Add the cinnamon or pumpkin spice blend and the vanilla extract. Stir well to fully incorporate the spices and flavor.
- Sweeten and serve: Add sweetener to taste if desired, though the spices and vanilla often provide enough natural sweetness. Stir again and enjoy your warm cinnamon milk immediately.
Notes
- Use whole milk for a richer, creamier texture or oat milk for a dairy-free option.
- Adjust the amount of cinnamon or pumpkin spice to your taste preference.
- Warming the milk gently prevents scalding or skin forming on the surface.
- This drink can be served as a cozy bedtime beverage, offering a naturally calming effect.
- For vegan or lactose-intolerant diets, use oat milk or another plant-based milk alternative.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop warming and steaming/frothing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (8 oz)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: warm cinnamon milk, pumpkin spice milk, cinnamon beverage, cozy drink, bedtime drink, vanilla cinnamon milk, frothy milk drink
