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Spiced milk is a great alternative to rich drinks like hot chocolate and eggnog. It gives you everything you need on a brisk autumn day – all the warmth, frothiness, and aromatic gusto without tons of unwanted calories (plenty of time for those in the coming months!).

There are a few things you can do to make this drink even more figure friendly. I use non-fat milk when making it for myself… much of the frothiness gets lost, but it is a small price to pay. I’ve also used buttermilk, which is extremely healthful and lends an added dimension of flavor. Sugar substitutes like Splenda can be used in place of condensed milk (honey would be a nice option for kids and kids at heart).

For those who are feeling extra festive, try adding your favorite liquor.

S P I C E D   M I L K

Ingredients:
10 oz. 2 percent milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground cinnamon
Dash fresh ground nutmeg
1/2 tablespoon sweetened condensed milk
1/2 shot good bourbon (optional)

Instructions:
Add milk, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and sweetened condensed milk into a saucepan. Bring to a simmer, stirring regularly to keep milk from forming a solid layer on the bottom of the pot. Once the milk is steaming and frothy at the top, pour it into a WARMED mug.

Savor and enjoy!