Moon Milk (4 Ways!)
A cozy mug of moon milk is a natural remedy for stress & sleep deprivation. Try one (or all 4!) warmly-spiced variations: the traditional version, chai spiced, golden turmeric, or lavender! Naturally dairy-free, vegan, & gluten-free!
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 121kcal
Equipment
- Sauce Pan
Ingredients
Traditional Moon Milk
- 2 cups unsweetened oat milk
- 2-3 tsp maple syrup I recommend starting with 1-2 tsp and increasing as needed to taste
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 dash vanilla extract
- 1 pinch ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ashwagandha powder
Lavender Moon Milk
- 2 cups oat milk
- 2-3 tsp maple syrup I recommend starting with 1-2 tsp and increasing as needed to taste
- 2 ½ tsp lavender buds
- ¼ tsp ashwagandha powder
Golden Moon Milk
- 2 cups unsweetened oat milk
- 2-3 tsp maple syrup I recommend starting with 1-2 tsp and increasing as needed to taste
- ¼ tsp ashwagandha powder
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp turmeric
- ¼ tsp ginger
- 1 tsp coconut oil
- 1 chamomile tea bag
Chai Moon Milk
- 2 cups unsweetened oat milk
- 2-3 tsp maple syrup I recommend starting with 1-2 tsp and increasing as needed to taste
- ¼ tsp ashwagandha powder
- ¼ tsp ginger
- 3 whole cloves
- 2 star anise
- 2 cardamom pods
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1 chamomile tea bag
Instructions
- *The method to make each moon milk drink is the same.
- Choose your favorite moon milk flavor and add all ingredients, except the tea bag (if applicable), to a small pot and whisk to combine.
- Place the pot over a low heat.
- Bring to a gentle simmer, do not boil. Simmer milk for 2-3 minutes.
- Pass the milk through a fine strainer, add the tea bag (if applicable) and allow the milk to steep for 4 minutes.
- Remove the tea bag and adjust sweetness by adding more maple syrup if needed.
- Serve and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- If making golden moon milk add the coconut oil once the milk has come to a simmer. Stir to melt.
- Pass the milk through a fine strainer removes any flower buds and spices.
- Allowing the milk to steep helps to intensify the flavors.
- Any plant based or dairy milk will work in these recipes.
- Be sure to use culinary grade lavender flowers.
- Nutritional information calculated using unsweetened oat milk (Calafia no sugar oat milk), and 2 tsp maple syrup.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 121kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 101mg | Potassium: 137mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g