Minty Milk

Submitted by pedspeech

"I found this recipe in the January, 2010 issue of Parents magazine. I'm posting so I don't lose it- sounds like a great after Christmas use for those candy canes. Caffeine-free latte for your little ones!"

 

• Ready In: 10mins
• Ingredients: 3
• Yields: 1 cup
• Serves: 1

ingredients

• 1 cup low-fat milk
• peppermint extract
• 2 candy canes

directions

1. Warm a cup of low-fat milk on medium for 5-10 minutes. Mix in a few drops of peppermint extract.
2. Break a candy cane into a couple of small pieces and chop it on your cutting board with a sharp knife.
3. Whisk milk in the blender for 2 minutes or use a frother. Pour into cups and top with crushed peppermint. Let kids stir it with a small candy cane. One dairy serving licked for the day!