Warm Spiced Milk

Sleepy time Spiced [almond] Milk Print Recipe

When I was a young girl [some days I still act like one] my babysitter would always make us warm milk before bedtime.

I was an anxious kid.

Sleepovers? Forget it.

The milk somehow calmed me down and put me right to bed. It’s a magical thing.

So. . . I might be an anxious adult at times, but sleepovers, BRING. IT.

Now that I drink almond milk, I thought I’d bring this back, see if it still had that calming effect.

Yup, it’s still magic.

Something about the milk being warm and with the addition of all the spices and orange zest, it’s like bedtime in cup.

I’m sure you’ll be surprised by this, but sometimes I put it in a little mason jar, shake it up so it’s frothy and then drink directly from the jar. It’s my comfort.

I’m traveling this week, attending the alt summit conference and will be replacing the milk with wine. It only takes a few more glasses of wine, but they practically do the same thing. Bedtime.

Ingredients

2 cups Almond milk [or milk of choice]
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
pinch of ground ginger
pinch of ground cloves
1 teaspoon orange zest or 1-2 thin zest peels
optional – stevia for additional sweetness

Directions

In a small pot, heat milk. Whisk in vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves and orange zest.

Whisk milk to make frosty or add to your blender/magic bullet – optional.

Pour into your mug and enjoy!

*gluten-free *dairy-free

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January 18 2012

posted by With Style and Grace / filed under Beverages,Recipes / 22 Comments

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http://kileejohnson.com/ Kilee Johnson

I needed this drink last night! I was tossing and turning until 2:30 am. I agree that warm almond milk is delicious and comforting!
http://www.loveveggiesandyoga.com/ Averie @ LV&Y

Looks like a perfect drink for everyone…including kids, moms, anyone who wants to be lulled into a peaceful sleep.
http://www.dineanddish.net/ Kristen

My mom used to make something similar almost every night for me. Such fond memories I had forgotten about! Thanks for sharing!
http://fooddoodles.com/ Heidi @ Food Doodles

Oooh, this reminds me of something my mom used to make for me – just on special occasions when I couldn’t sleep when I was little. I love the idea of the orange zest – that was something she never did – I’m going to try that
Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar

This sounds so yummy!
Yesiwantcake

I remember my neighbor’s mom making me warm milk when I couldn’t sleep and she was babysitting – such a good memory – I love this!
bentley

yummm. i have to try this.
http://howsweeteats.com/ Jessica @ How Sweet

this is so warm and comforting. love!
http://thenovicechefblog.com/ Jessica

Oh yum! I love the addition of orange zest!
http://www.prettyplate.com/ Jen @ pretty plate

Totally trying this one! Maybe my son will try it too

: ))
Jen
Sallyb2008

I was also an anxious child, and could not deal with sleepovers, they terrorized me…

I don t have trouble to fall asleep, but wake up often and rarely have a nice night!s sleep.

I am going to give your milk a try tonight, I have verything at home, even the ground cloves!
http://www.athoughtforfood.net/ Brian @ A Thought For Food

I too love warm milk (of any kind)… it’s always a surefire way to get me to fall asleep.
Anonymous

Yum! This looks delicious, and very comforting. I love having a warm milky drink around bedtime.

~Emily~
Erin

I have been wanting to try almond milk for a while now, but I am a little timid (I can be quite the picky eater). I am absolutely going try it now using this recipe! My mom used to make warm milk with honey for my sister and I growing up. So comforting!
BlairSprouse

Sounds so yummy!
http://twitter.com/vanillaandrose Vanilla & Rose

I love almond milk and this sounds amazing! Definitely giving it a try and soon!
Brenda

Beautiful! I make something similar with vanilla, almond & cinnamon – I love the rest of the spices you use and the orange. Love the orange!
Winnie

This looks so warming and delicious! I love the addition of the orange zest….yum
Sallybr2008

Just reporting back, made it three times already, twice with regular milk, and yesterday with almond milk.. I’m loving it! (will include it in a blog post this week, linking here, ok?)

thank you….
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Jay

This is amazing! For a little extra protein and fiber, I added 1 tbsp of chia seed powder. It transforms this drink into a porridge but minus the calories and fat. Since I love heat, I grated 1 tsp. of fresh ginger (in addition of ground ginger) and 3 peppercorns. I will surely be having this every and night. In the morning you could some earl grey and voila, you’ve made Indian chai tea. Thank you for this recipe!
aja

i just came across this recipe recently on pinterest and i have made it several times. it hits the spot every time and i feel like i am drinking a creamy unhealthy beverage because it is so good. thanks for sharing this recipe!