Recipe: Syrups for Flavored Milk: Choco-Cinnamon, Blueberry, and Orange Blossom Syrup

SYRUPS FOR FLAVORED MILK

CHOCO-CINNAMON SYRUP
Makes 12 servings (1 1/2 cups syrup)

3/4 cup honey
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3/4 cup warm water

In medium bowl, blend honey with cocoa powder and cinnamon to form a paste. Blend in warm water. Store in an airtight container in refrigerator.

To serve, stir 2 Tablespoons syrup (or more, to taste) into 8 oz. cold milk.

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BLUEBERRY SYRUP
Makes 12 servings (1 1/2 cups syrup)

1 cup frozen unsweetened blueberries, thawed
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup warm water

In blender, combine all ingredients. Cover and blend until smooth. Store in an airtight container.

To serve, stir 2 Tablespoons syrup (or more, to taste) into 8 oz. cold milk.

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ORANGE BLOSSOM SYRUP
Makes 12 servings (1 1/2 cups syrup)

1 cup honey
1/2 cup warm water
2 Tablespoons grated orange peel
1/2 teaspoon orange extract

In medium bowl, blend together all ingredients until thoroughly combined. Store in an airtight container in refrigerator.

To serve, stir 2 Tablespoons syrup (or more, to taste) into 8 oz. cold milk.

Note: Honey should not be fed to babies less than one year of age. Honey is a safe and wholesome food for older children and adults.

Source: National Honey Board