Vanilla-Almond Steamer

By barbie24

Calories: 154; Fat: 2.6g; Protein: 8g; Carbs: 24.3g; Fiber: 0g; Cholesterol: 10mg; Iron: 0.1mg; Sodium: 123mg; Calcium: 300mg

* Serving size: about 1 cup

* NOTE: This hot drink pairs nicely with Chocolate-Hazelnut Meringues

* NOTE: For a grown-up twist, spike it with brandy, bourbon, gold rum, or cinnamon schnapps

Ingredients

• 8 cups 1% low-fat milk
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 (3-inch) cinnamon sticks
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
• Ground cinnamon (optional)
• Cinnamon sticks (optional)

Details

Servings 8
Adapted from myrecipes.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Combine the milk and sugar in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat; cook until sugar dissolves, stirring frequently. Add cinnamon sticks to milk mixture; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally (do not boil).

2. Remove from heat; let stand 20 minutes. Stir in extracts. Place pan over medium-high heat; cook 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Remove and discard cinnamon sticks. Garnish with ground cinnamon and cinnamon sticks, if desired.