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Soothing Moon Mylk

Name: Soothing Moon Mylk
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups (350 mL) unflavoured oat, coconut, cashew, or almond milk; 1 tsp (5 mL) coconut oil; 1 star anise; 1/2 tsp (2 mL) cinnamon; 1/4 tsp (1 mL) ashwagandha powder; Generous pinch of cardamom; Generous pinch of ground ginger; Pinch of nutmeg; 1 tsp (5 mL) raw honey; 1 cinnamon stick (optional)

Irene McGuinness

Updated Nov 08, 2023

Getting a good night’s sleep often requires more than sheep counting. Sipping on a cup of warm milk with Ayurvedic spices and added adaptogens is a soothing way to slide into dreamland. We’ve included ashwagandha powder in this warm nighttime brew. For a stronger hit into the “sleep zone,” use organic dairy milk.

Raw honey advice

Avoid cooking raw honey, as it will affect the nutritional components and healthy antibacterial properties.

Soothing Moon Mylk

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups (350 mL) unflavoured oat, coconut, cashew, or almond milk
1 tsp (5 mL) coconut oil
1 star anise
1/2 tsp (2 mL) cinnamon
1/4 tsp (1 mL) ashwagandha powder
Generous pinch of cardamom
Generous pinch of ground ginger
Pinch of nutmeg
1 tsp (5 mL) raw honey
1 cinnamon stick (optional)

Nutrition

Per serving:

calories258
protein6 g
total fat8 g
- sat. fat4 g
total carbohydrates42 g
- sugars34 g
- fibre4 g
sodium158 mg

Directions

01

In small saucepan, combine milk and oil. Simmer over medium-low heat until bubbles appear around edges. Stir in remaining ingredients, except for honey and cinnamon stick; whisk vigorously until milk is warmed through. The longer it simmers, the more flavourful it becomes. Strain into heated mug and stir in honey to dissolve.

02

Serve with cinnamon stick for stirring, if you wish.

Irene McGuinness

Irene McGuinness is a nutritionist, food writer, food stylist, and recipe developer.

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