Dairy-free moon milk has been used by Ayurvedic practices as a sleep aid for centuries. Our version includes tart cherry juice, which is a natural source of melatonin and tryptophan.
Why This Sleepy Time Pink Moon Milk Recipe Works:
Milk is one of the oldest natural remedies for insomnia. Almond milk and soy milk are similar to milk in that they are rich in tryptophan and sleep-promoting magnesium. Soy milk features a natural sedative effect by increasing the concentration of serotonin and tryptophan in the body. They also increase serotonin levels, contributing to those cozy bedtime feelings.
Ashwagandha has positive benefits on the endocrine, cardiopulmonary, and central nervous systems. It contains powerful anti-inflammatory, anti-stress, and antioxidant effects, and features sedative effects.
Ingredients for this Sleepy Time Pink Moon Milk Recipe:
- ½ cup non-dairy milk (cashew, coconut, oat or almond)
- ¼ cup tart cherry juice (no added sugar)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup, agave syrup or honey
- Dash vanilla extract
- Pinch ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ashwagandha powder
- Dried culinary rose petals, for garnish
How to Make This Sleepy Time Pink Moon Milk Recipe
- In a small pot, heat the non-dairy milk, cherry juice, sweetener and vanilla extract over low heat until just before simmering.
- Remove from heat, and whisk in the cinnamon and ashwagandha powder.
- Top with rose petals and enjoy while warm.
FAQ
What are other benefits of ashwagandha?
- boosts immunity by increasing natural healing cells
- relieves stress and anxiety
- improves quality of sleep
Tell me more about edible rose petals.
Edible rose petals are high in fiber, antioxidants and they neutralize free radicals. They’re also a natural relief for UTI’s! They are often used for tea, cakes and desserts. Rose petals in general are quite edible, but you want to make sure to purchase food grade rose petals, as they have not been treated with dangerous chemical pesticides and fertilizers.
Sleepy Time Pink Moon Milk
Ingredients
- ½ cup non-dairy milk (cashew, coconut, oat or almond)
- ¼ cup tart cherry juie (no added sugar)
- 1 tbsp maple syrup, agave syrup or honey
- 1 dash vanilla extract
- 1 pinch ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ashwagandha powder
- dried culinary rose petals for garnish
Instructions
- In a small pot, heat the non-dairy milk, cherry juice, sweetener and vanilla extract over low heat until just before simmering.
- Remove from heat, and whisk in the cinnamon and ashwagandha powder.
- Top with rose petals and enjoy while warm.
