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Hot Vanilla

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"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." — PENGUINCHEF

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1 cup 2% milk
2 teaspoons white sugar

2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

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Directions

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.

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What a great way to start off the fall season! I love hot chocolate so why not try hot vanilla! I used 1/2 tsp. of cinnamon and added 1/4 tsp. of nutmeg as I love the two paired together. All it needed was a little dollup of lite Cool Whip and oh what a treat! Next time instead of the cinnamon and nutmeg I might try pumpkin pie spice to see what that tastes like....

—Jillian

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Oct 25, 2010

As written, cinnamon and vanilla overkill. A sprinkling of cinnamon sugar and a few drops of vanilla, on the other hand, was nice.

—naples34102

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Sep 18, 2005

Delicious, next time I will use half the cinnamon, it's a bit too much!

—phiopa

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May 26, 2005

This was very tasty, even using skim milk and a cheap artificial vanilla extract. I found the texture of the undissolvable cinnamon to be weird, so I would consider using cinnamon candies / cinnamon extract next time to get that taste. Otherwise, the flavour of this drink is excellent, and the proportions are perfect. Thanks for the good idea!

—J

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Sep 25, 2007

This recipe was amazing! I love vanilla flavors so when I found this I was very happy. I did however make a couple of small changes. Just as people said prviously cut down on the cinnamon. What made this recipe a five star for me was no cinnamon at all. It has a wonderful flavor on its own. If you have ever had a Vanilla créme from Starbucks you will love this because you can control how sweet it is or isn't.

—Latrenda

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Oct 11, 2007

This was very nice. This is a great fall drink! I halved the cinnamon, but it all just seemed to float to the top. Next time I will soak a cinnamon stick in it to get the flavor. Try this..add a touch of cream to the milk and use a milk frother to make it nice and creamy! YUM! I just use my cappuccino maker. It has a separate compartment to put your milk in and it froths it as it pours into your cup. Add some spiced rum for a kick! Or my personal favorite, amaretto!

—pink

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Mar 25, 2006

Oh wow, sooo good. The perfect comfort drink. Suggestion: if you are using soy milk, add an extra teaspoon of sugar. Changes I made: I only put in 1/2 tsp cinnamon so I could taste the vanilla more. About the "slimey cinnamon"- I didn't encounter that problem. I mixed the cinnamon and sugar in the bottom of the mug first, then used the vanilla to dissolve it. Add the milk last. When you take it of the microwave, stir vigoursly (sp?) and it's fine. Thanks for the post, definitely making this again!

—Kimmy

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Nov 16, 2006

Mmmm....mmmm....good. I didnt really follow the recipe. I put honey in it for the sweetner, I put a little nutmeg and some pumpkin pie spice in it too. I love the basic idea of this recipe. I can fix it to my liking. My husband loved it too.

—HEIDI4

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Nutrition

Calories
185 kcal
9%

Carbohydrates
22.7 g
7%

Cholesterol
20 mg
7%

Fat
4.8 g
7%

Fiber
1.2 g
5%

Protein
8.1 g
16%

Sodium
101 mg
4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Hot Vanilla

Serving Size: 1/1 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 1
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 185
Calories from Fat: 44

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4.8g 7 %
Saturated Fat 3.1g 15 %
Cholesterol 20mg 7 %
Sodium 101mg 4 %
Potassium 389mg 11 %
Total Carbohydrates 22.7g 7 %
Dietary Fiber 1.2g 5 %
Protein 8.1g 16 %
Sugars 20.9g
Vitamin A 9 %
Vitamin C < 1 %
Calcium 39 %
Iron 3 %
Thiamin 10 %
Niacin 14 %
Vitamin B6 6 %
Magnesium 10 %
Folate 7 %

* 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.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.