Healthy Moon Milk Recipe
If you need a little something to wind down your day and calm your body and mind before bed, you need a warm mug of my healthy moon milk. I make it with creamy oat milk, calming ashwagandha, and a touch of maple syrup. This soothing drink is made with gentle spices, naturally vegan, and comes together in 10 minutes, which is perfect for those nights that sneak up on you.
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
- My #1 Secret Tip for this moon milk recipe is to warm the milk gently instead of boiling it. Slow heating keeps my milk creamy and allows the spices to infuse naturally without burning and becoming bitter.
- Frothy finish: I sometimes use a milk frother after heating to create a light foamy surface, adding to the softness of this drink.
- Balance the sweetness: Depending on the variation, I taste the drink before serving and adjust the maple syrup to balance the spices.
- Use culinary herbs: When making the lavender version, I always use culinary-grade lavender to avoid bitterness.
- Strain properly: I make sure to strain the drink properly before serving, for a smooth and pleasant texture.
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