A Warming Milk with Cloves Recipe for Cold Nights

Nutritional Facts and Benefits

Drinking a warm cup of milk infused with warming spices like cloves can soothe and relax you during cold winter evenings. This simple recipe provides many health benefits: - Milk is a good source of calcium, an essential mineral for strong bones and teeth. One cup of milk contains around 30% of the recommended daily intake of calcium. - Cloves are high in antioxidants and can help fight inflammation in the body. They also contain manganese which is important for bone health and metabolism. - Cinnamon and nutmeg add extra antioxidants while cinnamon can help regulate blood sugar levels after a meal.

Preparation Time

This milk with cloves recipe only takes about 5-10 minutes to prepare from start to finish. It's a quick and easy drink to make any time you need some comfort.

Recipe:

Ingredients:

- 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy alternatives like almond or oat milk also work well) - 2-3 whole cloves - 1 cinnamon stick - Pinch of ground nutmeg

 

Instructions:

1. In a small saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until it starts to steam and bubbles form around the edges. 2. Add the cloves, cinnamon stick, and nutmeg directly to the steaming milk. Reduce heat to low and let the spices infuse for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. 3. Remove from heat and pour the warm infused milk into a mug. Enjoy!

 

Tips for Beginners:

- Start with 2 cloves and adjust to taste, as cloves have a very strong flavor. - For extra coziness, top milk with marshmallows or cinnamon whipped cream. - Reheat leftover milk in the microwave or on the stovetop - spices will get stronger with reheating. - Store leftover infused milk in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat and enjoy this comforting winter warmer.