When my boys had a hard time getting to sleep I came up with this warm milk to help calm them. Even now, years after they began drinking it, they still enjoy it during homework, or after coming in from a cold day of play. I, too, have enjoyed it after a long day's work. I hope you enjoy this recipe as well for years to come.

Mom's Warm Milk

milk

vanilla extract

white sugar

nutmeg

In a large mug, stir together the milk, vanilla and sugar. Heat in the microwave on full power for 1 minute and 30 seconds. Stir in nutmeg, and serve hot.


Wanted to add that you can tweak the recipe to suit your own taste.  I have since started using fat free milk and artificial sweetener.  My son made me one with brown sugar and it tasted heavenly.  So please feel free to experiment with this to make it your own.  Enjoy!  I have to give this 5 stars.  The combination of flavors is so calm and relaxing.  Over the years I have made substitutions like with a sugar substitutes and it is still good.  I have been making this for 14+ years and our boys continually ask for it.  I know that it seems like a lot of sugar.  But it really does work with the combination of flavors.  When I made it it was by sheer coincidence that the boys became sleepy after drinking it.  I did not have any hot chocolate or tea bags on hand as they had been outside playing in the snow and I just made it for them.  They went to bed by themselves after having this.  I thought surely not.  But yes it does put you in a calm state of mind.  I have made it with honey when I did not have sugar on hand.  It really is good and it is so relaxing.  I hope this will be a family favorite for you as it has become one of our's.

When my honey was in the Navy he and the guys had many a sleepless night. He recently got out and is now schooling and working. Both full time. I tried this on him and it was perfect! He has been getting better sleep and even passed it on to his Navy buddies still on the ship. They don't often admit when my cooking is good, well because it usually isn't... but they loved this and continue to thank me. It's a quick fix they can make on the ship. Thanks so much for this recipe. It's wonderful. : )

I am almost nine months pregnant and have tried everything to get some sleep at night.  I started drinking this every night before bed and have been sleeping A LOT better!  Thank you for this recipe, I will use it for a long time to come when I or someone in my family can't sleep.  Thanks!!

Nutmeg is a wonderful addition to this drink!  However, it seemed extremely sweet for me...  two tablespoons of sugar for one cup?  Wow!  I know I'll make it again, but with less sugar.  Thanks!

This is wonderful and reminds me of sleepovers at my grandparents so many years ago. I added cinnamon to mine just because I am a cinnamon freak. With the holidays around the corner this is sure to become a family favorite in many households. Hubby suggested that a candycane/peppermint stick would be good at Christmas. Thanks Dawn.

Normally I'm not a fan of anything short of ice cold milk. However, I tried this when I was having trouble getting to sleep.It was just what I needed. It tasted great.Not a sleeping pill, but possibly the best 3 minutes miracle I have ever tried. Thank you.

i LOVED it! it is sooo easy and is like a hot milkshake! as son as i tried it i made some for my sister and mom, they both thought it was great 2!!!

My grandsons spend the night weekly &amp; I like to make them a bedtime snack. They loved this! I served it to them in vintage teacups...they thought it was so special. I hope you don't mind me changing the name to "Honey's Warm Milk". :o)

After a crazy day of non-stop action, the birthday girl and her brother were having a hard time getting to sleep.  I made this for them and they drifed off like babies! I used Splenda™ because my son reacts wildly to sugar and they both loved it. Thank you, thank you... I'll have to remember this for Halloween!

I LOVED this recipe. 
It's great as a "pick-me-up" drink, and it goes extremely well with a box of Kraft Dinner Mac &amp; Cheese. When I inititally tried this recipe out, I didn't have any ground nutmeg with me, so I substituted it with a pinch of brown sugar, and a little less white sugar. It came out really well, with all sorts of flavour. I would try this cold next time, too!
Great recipe, Dawn!

Tastes great! Not sure if it helps me fall asleep, but it does help me stay asleep. No tossing/turning or waking up during my sleep. First few times I added the ground nutmeg directly into the milk but I don't enjoy the floating spice. Now I cut open a tea bag, empty the contents and replace it with nutmeg, then just staple or string it back up. Same great flavor without getting the nutmeg in your teeth.

So soothing. This is wonderful ... with the nutmeg its like a warm very light eggnog. Warms you inside and makes your tummy smile. Adjust sugar to taste (1 T. was enough for me).

I've been struggling relaxing enough to actually sleep at night. I stumbled across this recipe and thought this might be a good drink to try, just to see if it would help. It's wonderful. I don't know why I've never thought of making something like  this before. And really puts me in a comfortable state of mind. I'll be sure to make this for my kids after a hard day and continue to make it for myself as well. Thank you times 100 for this recipe.

This recipe is similar to "Milky Tea" and "Hot Vanilla" which are on this website too.  But, HOT VANILLA is my 5 star FAVORITE!!!!  The recipes are similar but the health benefits of cinnamon are greater than nutmeg.  This recipe is filling and tastes great.  Check out the health benefits of milk and cinnamon at http://www.whfoods.com

Delicious!  The wind was blowing, the rain was pouring down and my daughter and I wanted something to drink with our freshly baked chocolate chip cookies.  This drink hit the spot and made me excited for the coming holiday season.  Thanks!

This is such a wonderful recipe. I've made it so many times since I first reviewed it last year. I was brought up with regular warm milk with a pinch of sugar, and, although that certainly did the job, this recipe takes it to a whole new level. The first time I made it, I didn't deviate from DAWNSCOTT'S recipe, and it certainly deserved 5 stars. Since then, however, I make it using brown sugar, and - if I have it - a generous splash of cream. I also keep a bag of English toffees in the cupboard specifically for this drink: the toffee flavors the milk, and gets all gooey and delicious at the bottom of the mug. I LOVE this recipe! Thanks so much!

Good! This milk really helps me to relax. It even soothes heartburn! I didn't have any nutmeg so I used cinnamon instead. Thank you for sharing.

Made exactly as written, except with powdered milk instead of regular. It was delicious and so relaxing! I loved it and am planning on having it again tonight. :-)

Oh my, this is sooo good and comforting! I love this recipe. It's great with or without vanilla... and I've also tried a version with white chocolate in it... Absolutely yummy!

I didn't like the flecks of nutmeg floating around, and the taste was a little overpowering.  But I love the idea of adding a little sugar and a little vanilla.

Ok this DOES taste really good, but I am rolling in the floor laughing my head off.  Of course it makes the little darlings sleepy....vanilla extract is 35% alcohol!!  I make my own vanilla extract at home, and all it is is vanilla beans and vodka.  They use pure grain alcohol for commercial vanilla.  Thanks for the laugh...and the drink!!!!

This recipe deserves more than five stars- it made mereally happy and calm and as it was storming outside when I first tried it, that was a wonderful feeling!

At least 55 years ago, my grandmother used to make this recipe for me and my brother at bedtime.  It was as wonderful then as it is now!  I had forgotten about it until seeing your recipe and I will make it a point to pass it on to my grandchildren.  Very soothing . . busy moms will like that for themselves as well as their overly energetic kids!


works like a dream with my two children.thank you soooo much!!

The nutmeg wasn't bad, but I tried and preferred cinnamon.  A perfect comfort drink!

Heart warming!!! Tried it also with cinnamon, worked pretty well too (when I ran out of nutmeg).

This was amazing! I was sick yesterday and still am feeling a little under the weather today, so i was looking for an easy warm drink that was not tea or hot cocoa. I also was in the mood for something with milk. I made this and i was tired just after drinking it! Yummm(: But i am NOT a nutmeg fan so i did not put any on. I reccomend this for anyone who does not like nutemeg. You can also subsitute the sugar for splenda to make this healthier! Thanks!

I had a hard time sleeping, and this really helped! Sometimes it can get a little rich, but I like it anyway! I don't put in that much nutmeg, I only put in a dash, and I think it's better that way. I'm so glad I found this recipe!

I think you should probably adjust the sugar to your own liking.  Start with 2 teaspoons then add more if you need to.  I use Splenda instead of sugar.  If you add one beaten egg yolk and a jigger of whiskey or dark rum you have my mothers egg nog recipe.  That is what I found interesting. Of course that version is just for the adults.  It will really make you sleep

I frequently have a hard time either falling asleep or staying asleep.  Since finding this recipe, if I'm having a hard time getting the sleep I need, I'll make this and within 20 minutes I'm ready to fall asleep.  Thank you, Thank you, Thank you for posting this recipe.  If I could give it 100 stars I would.  I do use fat free milk and and a little spoon full of sweet 'n low plus the vanilla.  The nutmeg is a nice touch, but not necessary.

This is a great recipe.  I've been wanting to add something in my warm milk, but I didn't want to make hot cocoa.  This recipe is perfect!  Nighty Night! zzzzzz

Great recipe for my daughter at bedtime. Instead of sugar I used two teaspoons of honey, and its delicious! Thank you!

My Mother made this for me when I was little....I made it for my childen when they were little and  if I need instant comfort I make it now for myself.  The extact same recipe!

thought this was to sugary and nutmegy. not a bedtime drink!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Very very good....I substituted nutmeg with cinnemon because I couldn't find nutmeg in my home...delicious and put me to sleep shortly after I finished it...which was my goal.

Easy and yummy.  Perfect on a cold day or before bed.  Nice alternative to hot chocolate.

Very delicious. I've tried other warm milk recipes without really finding the right flavor for me, but this hit it on the nail. I was craving something warm on this cold winter day &amp; this hit the stop. I accidently added 2 tsp vanilla but that worked out great! Nutmeg worked great &amp; gave such a nice flavor. Thank you so very much!

Putting milk in the microwave detracts from its nutritional value, so heating in a small saucepan on med heat is a better option. This is definitely a 5 star recipe. My grandparents made a variation of this when i was young, now i can FINALLY recreate it! thank you so much for posting; i substituted cinnamon as well.. next time i will try fresh ground nutmeg. 

I have had trouble sleeping and I was told to drink milk before bed.  This was the recipe I was looking for! I added both the cinnamon and nutmeg and it was wonderful.  I'm about to doze off now!

tastes like a warm vanilla milkshake...yummy!

Very simple and easy to make and very tasty. It was a tad to sweet for me since I no long have the taste buds of a child, but I know that I can tweak it to my own taste and experiment. I am going to try to find a finer grain of nutmeg, because the bottle of it I have did not really mix well with the milk but that was the only drawback for me. The only thing I changed was that I added cinnamon because that is one of my favorite spices.
With that said, I think this recipe is still deserving of 5 stars.
If you don't like it to be sweet, then add less sugar or none at all, but play around with it a little before giving up on it.

P.S. Drinking it out of your favorite (Doctor Who) mug makes it taste better. ;)

Wow, that was good. I have wanted to make this for a long time, but keep forgetting. My son has been having problems sleeping, and I just remembered about this. 1st, he loved the taste. 2nd, he said that he slept sooooooo good last night, he only woke up once to put the covers back on. Thanks! And if anyone cares, I used 2% milk, and followed recipe exactly except I only warmed it for a minute and it was the perfect tempurature to just start drinking. TRY IT!

ABSOLUTELY SPECTACULAR!!!  If there were 10 stars, I'd give this one 11!  I tried this recipe as a way to use up some milk and I am a HUGE fan now.  I used fresh grated nutmeg.  Next time I think that I will use ~1.5 tablespoons of sugar as it was a little too sweet for me, but I tend to always think things are too sweet.  

My mom gave this too me as a child, I'm now 28, but I always give to my god kids at night, it's a wonderful before bed treat on cold nights.

Very delicious! I used cinnamon instead of nutmeg just because I'm a cinnamon girl. This is definitely something I'll be making a lot this upcoming fall &amp; winter season.

Made this last night as I was having no luck falling asleep. I didn't care for it at all (it was "OK" at best). I prefer hot cocoa or tea or just plain 'ol steamed milk without the fixins to do the trick. A good concept. Just didn't suit my taste. I like nutmeg, but mine wouldn't mix with the milk (when stirred) and, b/c of this, was difficult to drink (I felt as if I were inhaling nutmeg - which has a VERY strong / woodsy smell and a slightly scratchy texture). Perhaps cinnamon would be a better choice? Thanks anyways!

This is wonderful. Such a great way to get in all your dairy servings on cold days. I use 1% milk, and splenda. For those on Weight Watchers, doing it this way is only 2 points. We have been having such cold weather lately, and I drink this every morning with my breakfast. It's also very soothing at night time, and I love the aroma of the nutmeg. It's also very good using only 1 tablespoon of Splenda, a pinch of cinnamon, and a sugar free candy cane to stir.

We loved this!  My daughter likened this to Starbucks' hot vanilla creme non-coffee drink.  Super yummy and we'll be making this often from now on.

This was brilliant.  I used to make something similar... something called Russian Milk, or Russian Tea.  Anyways, this is the slimmed down version of that drink, and it's great.  A little sweet for my taste, but the sugar and nutmeg do a great job of hiding that weird flavor milk gets when it's warmed up.  I'll be making this on a regular basis, but will probably cut down on the sugar a bit.

I have rated around 42 recipes and I have to say first that this is one of the very few recipes I have rated that I would give higher than a 5 star. I used splenda instead of sugar and I also tasted this cold before heating up and it was just as yummy cold as it was hot. What a healthy way to get a sweet treat and to get calicium in your diet. It was so soothing. My children LOVED it! I am very happy that I came across this recipe. I plan on making this a lot. Thank you

Very simple and definitely has a calming effect on me.  I did add a little more vanilla than I probably should have but it doesnt matter because the taste is absolutely delicious.  Very good idea for those cold autumn and winter nights.  Thanks for the tasty recipe.

I made this with a squeeze of honey instead of 2 tbsp of sugar.The vanilla and nutmeg to taste(didn't measure). Turned out so delicious. My kids loved it! I've now done it many times, and add cinnamon to it too, sometimes omitting the nutmeg, and other times together. Thnx for sharing your recipe Dawnscott! I will surely make this again and again!

Good recipe though I did reduce the sugar.   Makes you feel like you need a good nap.

Well, I tired it with nutmeg first and did not like it......It is just because I am not a fan of nutmeg. So I tried it with cinnamon as someone suggested and I really liked it. I give it four stars, but my 8 yr. old daughter gave it five......It also soothed her sore throat.

I sized up this recipe on the fly (which may have accounted for my comment to come), but I found that the nutmeg was a little much for me. Next time, I'll just use a dash or use cinnamon like some other reviewers have commented. It's so yummy and relaxing... I shouldn't have made it while I was doing homework!

I'm pregnant and am having a hard time getting to sleep. I made this with only 1 tbls sugar and some fresh ground nutmeg. It did the trick! Gave me some much needed protein and calcium too!

This was awesome! I had 2 cups, this is my new favorite drink.  This is a perfect drink to enjoy on a cold day while watching a good movie, def would recommend this!

When I found this recipe, I had to get right up and make it.  I made it with Splenda instead of Sugar and it was delicious.  The nutmeg is a great touch. But more than delicious, this just makes you feel good, like a warm blanket around your shoulders.

This is tasty, just like Starbuck's Vanilla Creme.  I'm trying to watch my calorie intake, so I used skim milk and half the sugar.  It took care of my craving for something sweet and is calming as well.

Nice an relaxing. I just had my warm milk and couldn't wait to review this great recipe!! and I supposedly have a dislike for milk!! hehe. Reduced sugar to 1tablespoon and just added a pinch of nutmeg. Thank u!!

Hadn't had warm milk in ages...this was soooooo good and soothing.

Very satisfying.  I made it with Splenda, but I cut the amount in half.  I liked it better that way.

When I read this recipe I though oh simple enough.  I got up and made it.  It was alright. I love chai tea so I thought this would be interesting.  I would cut back on the nutmeg.

I wasn't feeling great one day so I filled up the bath with warm water and tons of bubbles and made this to go along. Delicious!

I've tried warm milk different ways and couldn't stand it.  I decided to give it one more chance with this recipe.  Glad I did!  I LOVE this!  Didn't have nutmeg so I used pumpkin pie spice.  Yum!  Going to be having this quite often.

This is fabulous. it is 2 in the morning, and i am surfing recipes because I cant sleep! I run across this one, and reading the ratings, i had to make it. I have been sipping about 2 minutes and I already feel calm and a tad sleepy. I just might make this everyday from now on. I did not have nutmeg, so I used cinnimon. It was still yummy, and I cant wait to try it with nutmeg...off to bed!

This reminds me of having steamed milk.  I used a little less sugar than the recipe called for.  I'd consider making it again and trying a different kind of flavored extract.

Mmmm...YUmm! I normally don't drink milk, unless I'm eating cereal or having a milkshake...but this is really good! Definitely a keeper, but next time I'll cut back on the sugar...was a wee bit to sweet for my tooth. Oh and it did help me sleep, I normally don't go to bed till 1am or so, but I hit the sheets a little after drinking this milk. So relaxing. Thank you!!!

I love this! I used the full amount of nutmeg the first couple of times I made it, but I didn't like the way it just seemed to form a film on top. Now I just add a pinch, and it's just perfect for me.

This is a comforting, yummy bedtime drink. Perfect for these fall nights.   When I make it again I plan to reduce the sugar to 1-1.5 Tbsps and try 1/8 tsp nutmeg.

This is a lovely bedtime drink. However it does NOT need any sugar//honey/sweetener at all .  Remember that milk already has sugar in it.  2% has 12g and even 1% has 11 g per one cup serving.

My husband made this for me last night and it was SO sweet!  I have a pretty big sweet tooth, but this was just too much....halve the sugar and it would be much tastier in my opinion.

I'm another mommy to be. I've been craving milk like crazy, but needed something to help mellow me out and relax... this was just what I needed. My husband loved it too! Vanilla is a fantastic addition to warm, sweet milk. Didn't have nutmeg, so substituted with a tiny amount of allspice, and a decent dash of cinnamon. I love the suggestion of peppermint at Christmas time. I will definitely try adding candycanes as stir sticks when they come back in season. ;)

This is absolutely delicious.  It tastes like a warm vanilla milkshake - so soothing and MUCH better than hot chocolate.  Thank you for sharing this GREAT recipe.  Love, love, love it!

I didn't have nutmeg but it was still very good.

This is so cOzY! Perfect for a snow day or evening by the fire watching "Miracle on 34th Street"!  My father-in-law says that this an old country-folk recipe from way back. Add a tiny bit more vanilla ;) -- It will be just what you are expecting! Also tasty is you sub. cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice for the nutmeg.

Yummy goodness!  My four year old son loved it.  Thanks for the recipe.

Relaxing... I have been having a horrible time sleeping lately, and I heard that milk can do the trick. Unfortunately I cant stand the taste of milk, so I went looking for some alternatives. glad I found this recipe! It's delicious (and this is coming from somebody who cant even stomach chocolate milk) I did not have nutmeg so I used cinnamon sugar instead, and it taste fantastic. I'm drinking it right now as I type and I'm feeling sleepy already.

Thanks for the recipe!

This is so good! My picky husband loves this. I just wish we found this receipe in the winter. I tried it with cinnamon, next time I will try with nutmeg. I have made this a couple of times then my DH requested this last night but we ran out of the vanilla extract so I'm gonna buy the BIG bottle instead of the 2oz one I usually buy every 2 years!

great recipie. very comforting and dekicious. i doubled the recipe and gulped it down, delicious.i had two cups so i microwaved it for 1:40. dont forget the add the nutmeg it gives the drink the final delicious zip!

This recipe was wonderful. Such a nice, warm, vanilla taste! I will make this again :o)  - dustin

This is a great hot drink right before bed. I didn't even have nutmeg to put in it and it was still great. I only used half of the amount of sugar that it called for, and it was sweet enough. Thanks!

my aunt once made this for me but she didnt heat it up and just called it "vanilla milk" but I have to say its fantastic warm and sooo relaxing!

Add a little cinnamon or a tiny bit of cinnamon extract and this drink makes eyelids heavy in minutes! I like to use dark brown sugar instead of white for a bit more flavor.

I would cut back slightly on the nutmeg.  It is a little bit too "nutmeggy" but even then it was still incredibly wonderful.

Yum!  I was not expecting to like this myself - I made it for my 3-year-old daughter - as I'm not a big milk drinker.  But it tasted like Christmas. . .reminded me of a Chai tea latte.  I cut the sugar in half and used freshly grated nutmeg.  My new bedtime ritual. . .

I've always made this for my kids. They prefer cinnamon to nutmeg

If I could give this 10 stars I would!  So soothing and yummy on a cold night. This is a perfect warm drink to replace coffee or tea while pregnant!

Okay, I messed up and put in the nutmeg while it was heating. We must not be nutmeg people. I love the taste of it in my cake donuts, but the milk did not go over. I will give it 3 stars since we are just not nutmeg fans.

This is incredible! I found this recipe a few weeks ago and have been making it almost every night since.It's also really easy to make once you get the idea that you add a few spoonfuls of sugar and one of vanilla to a mug of milk and heat it.

Yum!!! I am 13 and I LOVE this. I am not a fan of plain milk, and my mom used to make this for me when I was little.  Now I just make it myself, but its SOO good. I don't use the nutmeg, however. Thanks, its so soothing and yummy!:)

I love it! It is the perfect drink for when you are feeling under the weather. I used skim milk and freshly ground nutmeg and it was delicious!

This warm milk is so tasty and comforting!  Although it's very hot outside, I was looking for something sweet, and this did the trick.  I didn't read the directions too carefully, and added the nutmeg before microwaving.  Still tastes terrific!

mom's warm milk

Prep Time: 1 minutes

Cook Time: 2 minutes

Total: 3 minutes

Servings: 1

Cost: $16.76 /serving

Author : Dawn Scott

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Total: 3 minutes

Servings: 1

Cost: $16.76 /serving

Author : Dawn Scott

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Instructions

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