Café au Lait

Café au Lait is a delightful French breakfast staple that combines rich coffee with creamy steamed milk, offering a comforting start to the day. This healthy version uses low-fat milk and is perfect for enjoying alongside a fresh croissant or a slice of whole grain bread.

Ingredients

• freshly brewed coffee - 240 ml
• low-fat milk - 240 ml
• vanilla extract - 1/2 tsp
• cinnamon - 1/4 tsp
• honey (optional) - 1 tsp

Steps

1. Brew 240 ml of your favorite coffee using a coffee maker or French press.
2. In a small saucepan, heat 240 ml of low-fat milk over medium heat, stirring occasionally until steaming but not boiling.
3. Remove the milk from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and cinnamon.
4. Pour half of the brewed coffee into each cup.
5. Top each cup with the steamed milk, gently swirling to combine. Sweeten with honey if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 120
• Protein: 8 g
• Carbs: 18 g
• Fiber: 0 g
• Sugar: 6 g
• Sodium: 100 mg
• Cholesterol: 5 mg
• Total Fat: 2 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
• Water: 0.24 L

Health Benefits

• Provides a comforting source of caffeine for energy.
• Low-fat milk adds calcium and protein without excess calories.

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