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Bedtime Vanilla Warm Milk Protein Drink
A calm, comforting evening drink with warm milk, nutmeg, and a little honey.
- 7 mintime
- 1serving
- 340calories
- 34 gprotein
Warm milk with honey and spice is an old bedtime habit. Casein protein digests slowly, so this version also gives you a steady supply of protein overnight. It has no caffeine.
Ingredients
Makes 1 serving.
- 1 scoop vanilla casein protein powder (about 33 g)
- 1 ¼ cups 2% milk
- 1 tbsp honey
- 0.125 tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
Method
- Whisk the casein with a quarter cup of cold milk until smooth.
- Heat the remaining milk with the honey, nutmeg, and cinnamon until steaming, around 150°F (65°C).
- Pour the hot milk into the paste, whisking until smooth.
- Stir in the vanilla and drink warm.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 340 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 34 g |
| Carbohydrates | 37 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 34 g |
| Fat | 7 g |
Estimated from standard nutrition data for each ingredient, assuming about 24 g of protein per scoop of whey or casein and 22 g for plant powders. Brands vary, so check your label. Contains: milk.
Tips
- Warm milk is the base. Skip the espresso and caffeine in this one.
- Use whole milk for a richer drink.
Swaps and variations
- Use maple syrup in place of honey.
- Add a drop of almond extract.
