Creamy, sweet vanilla milk is the perfect pre-bedtime drink for a beautiful night’s sleep – and you can make it with just 3 ingredients!
This Homemade Vanilla Milk is…
- Easy
- Fast
- Sweet
- Comforting!
What is Vanilla Milk?
Vanilla milk is exactly that – milk flavored with vanilla! It is an extremely quick, simple recipe and is made of only 3 ingredients. Vanilla milk is a delicious nighttime snack if you are craving something sweet!
You can find store bought vanilla milk at your local grocery store, but jugs of the flavored beverage can be pricey. It is much more cost effective to make your own and our vanilla milk recipe is the best! It is easily adaptable for personal preferences, such as sweetness level or dairy alternative.
When shopping for ingredients, look for pure vanilla bean paste or pure vanilla extract as they will have the best taste. Imitation vanilla can work, but will not have as strong of a flavor.
In our Homemade Vanilla Milk Recipe, we recommend using a milk frother. This little gadget both mixes the ingredients and aerates the liquid, creating a fluffy, creamier texture. A frother will elevate your cup of vanilla milk into a luxurious experience! If you don’t have a milk frother, you can achieve similar results with a blender.
One final, delicious touch for your homemade vanilla milk is to warm it slightly. This will make it the ultimate cozy drink! A snuggle with each sip!
Ingredients for Vanilla Milk
Milk – Whole, skim, oat, or goat; any type of milk will work in this recipe! Use your personal favorite.
Maple Syrup – Just a little bit of maple syrup helps to sweeten the milk. If the milk you use is on the sweeter side, lessen the amount of syrup or forego it all together.
Vanilla Bean Paste – Vanilla bean paste has a more intense flavor than vanilla extract which is why we chose it for this recipe. But If you can’t find paste, use the extract – you’ll still achieve a delicious vanilla taste. Remember to look for pure products and not imitation!
How to Make Your Own Vanilla Milk
Step One: Measure milk into a mug.
Step Two: Add the maple syrup and vanilla bean paste. If desired, warm in the microwave for 30 seconds – 1 minute.
Step Three: Using a milk frother, froth the mixture for approximately 1 minute until all ingredients are thoroughly mixed. Then snuggle up and enjoy!
Variations
Strawberry Vanilla – Add two teaspoons of strawberry powder for a fruity twist! Then try banana flavor!
Piece of Fudge – Are you a chocolate fan? Add a tablespoon of chocolate syrup or melted chocolate chips to your vanilla milk!
Salty – A pinch of salt in your vanilla milk will give it a kick of savory flavor – it’s even better in the fudge variation!
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FAQ
Vanilla milk is made of milk, maple syrup, and vanilla bean paste.
Yes, it is an excellent substitute for vanilla bean paste. Vanilla extract has about the exact flavor as vanilla bean paste.
No, vanilla milk is flavored with a vanilla ingredient, such as extract or paste. Normal milk is usually unflavored.
Homemade vanilla milk will last as long as the milk you are using for the recipe. Check the expiration date on the carton or jug to know for sure.
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Creamy, sweet vanilla milk is the perfect pre-bedtime drink for a beautiful night’s sleep – and you can make it with just 3 ingredients!
- Prep Time: 2.5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2.5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
Ingredients
1 cup milk (dairy or alternative)
1–2 teaspoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
Instructions
Measure milk into a mug.
Add the maple syrup and vanilla bean paste. If desired, warm in the microwave for 30 seconds – 1 minute.
Using a milk frother, froth the mixture for approximately 1 minute until all ingredients are thoroughly mixed. Then snuggle up and enjoy!
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