Hot Vanilla

For a foamy version, not unlike the steamed milk atop a cappuccino, pour the hot mixture through the feed tube of a food processor while it's running, then transfer to mugs.

2 cups milk
4 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Nutmeg

Combine the milk, sugar and vanilla in a small saucepan. Stir and heat, but do not boil.

Divide between 2 mugs and sprinkle a little nutmeg on top.

Spiced Milk
Add 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon and 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves before heating.

Hot Coconut
Substitute 2 tablespoons sweetened coconut cream for 2 tablespoons of the sugar. Serves 2.

PER SERVING (Hot Vanilla): 250 calories, 8g protein, 36g carbohydrate, 8g fat (5g saturated), 33mg cholesterol, 121mg sodium, 0g fiber.