Description

A caffeine-free, cozy evening drink made with milk, cinnamon, and honey. This soothing latte is designed to help you wind down, reduce stress, and promote better sleep without the caffeine crash.

Ingredients

Scale

2 cups milk (whole, oat, almond, or coconut)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (Ceylon or cassia)
2 tablespoons honey (raw or clover)
1 cinnamon stick (optional, for steeping)
1 pinch salt (sea salt)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
1 pinch nutmeg or cardamom (optional)
Whipped cream or coconut cream (optional topping)
Extra cinnamon for dusting (optional topping)

Instructions

Measure out the cinnamon, honey, salt, and any other spices before starting.
Pour the milk into a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the cinnamon stick (if using) and the pinch of salt.
Heat the milk gently, stirring occasionally, until small bubbles form around the edges and steam rises. Do not let it boil (approx. 5-7 minutes).
Remove the saucepan from the heat. If using ground cinnamon, stir it in now along with the vanilla extract.
If using a cinnamon stick, let it steep in the hot milk for 1-2 minutes to release essential oils.
Stir in the honey vigorously until completely dissolved.
Whisk the milk vigorously with a balloon whisk or use a handheld frother until foamy and creamy.
Pour the frothed milk into a mug.
Top with whipped cream and a dusting of cinnamon if desired. Insert the cinnamon stick for stirring and enjoy.

Notes

Heat the milk gently on medium-low to avoid scalding, which ruins the texture. If the cinnamon doesn’t dissolve easily, whisk it into a paste with a little honey first. For extra creaminess, add a tablespoon of butter or coconut oil. This drink is best made fresh; milk does not reheat well without separating.

Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Category: Beverages
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 mug (approx. 2 cup
Calories: 120
Sugar: 16
Sodium: 100
Fat: 4
Saturated Fat: 2
Carbohydrates: 18
Protein: 6

Keywords: cinnamon honey latte, evening drink, caffeine-free, cozy recipes, sleep aid, anti-inflammatory drink, warm milk, soothing tea alternative