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Moon Milk (3 Ways)

Cheryl Malik
Cheryl Malik Posted: 03/09/20 Updated: 02/01/22
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Mugs full of moon milk
Mugs full of moon milk

This moon milk is positively dreamy! A delicious way to help kick you off to deep sleep, there’s a traditional moon milk, a tart cherry variation, and a honey lavender variation. Your new favorite bedtime routine!

Three versions of moon milk in white mugs

Why This Drink is So Good

  • Our dairy-free moon milk is delicious and dreamy, with hints of warm vanilla, tart cherry, or fragrant lavender.
  • Ashwagandha is amazing for stress response, and it’s fantastic in this moon milk. However, you can totally skip it and still get many of the dreamy benefits. 

How To Make It

  1. Combine all the ingredients in a small saucepan over medium heat, whisking until well-blended. Let heat for about 5 minutes until nice and warm.
  2. Strain the milk. Whisk everything again to make sure spices are fully incorporated before serving in a mug.
Plain vanilla moon milk in a white mug

Which Flavor Should I Make?

  • Traditional: Creamy and soft, this version is like a delicious, warm glass of vanilla milk before bedtime.
  • Cherry: Tart and fruity, our cherry variation is like a rich cherry pie in a glass.
  • Lavender: Like a bedtime London Fog, the lavender version has a floral, warm flavor. Perfect if you love the scent of lavender as you drift into dreamland.

What is Moon Milk & How Does It Work?

  • Ayurvedic medicine, a 5,000-year-old holistic practice originating in India, has been using moon milk to help aid sleep for centuries.
  • Ashwagandha is an adaptogen that helps your body relax by secreting anti-stress hormones, especially when incorporated into your daily diet.
  • Astragalus combats inflammation, which can be a cause of insomnia. Early research shows that astragalus may even help with sleep apnea.
  • Tart cherries, almond milk, soy milk, and some other non-dairy milks all contain tryptophan, an amino acid that can increase levels of serotonin and melatonin, two hormones that help with sleep.
  • Lavender can help with relaxation, anti-anxiety, and long periods of deep sleep both when ingested and when used as aromatherapy.
  • Besides the benefits of the ingredients, adding anything to your bedtime routine helps train your body and brain that it’s time for sleep.
Cherry moon milk in a white mug

Chef’s Tips

  • Of course, the fancy dried flowers on top are purely for the ‘Gram. You don’t need to sprinkle your moon milk with these petals (and they kind of get in the way, anyway). 
  • I used about 2 capsules of ashwagandha, opened and poured into my measuring spoon, to measure. However, you can find this stress-busting adaptogenic herb in bulk, as well, making it super easy to spoon into your moon milk.
  • We highly recommend talking to your doctor prior adding any herb or supplement to your diet!
Lavendar moon milk in a white mug

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Three versions of moon milk in white mugs
5 from 3 votes

Moon Milk (3 Ways)

Prep:1 minute
Cook:5 minutes
Three delicious variations of moon milk to help you drift off to dreamland.
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Ingredients

Plain

  • 1 1/2 cup non-dairy milk almond, coconut, oat, or macadamia
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • vanilla extract dash
  • ground nutmeg pinch, ideally fresh
  • ground cardamom pinch, optional
  • 1/4 teaspoon ashwaghanda
  • ground black pepper pinch
  • 2-3 teaspoons maple syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon astralagus optional

Cherry

  • 1/4 cup non-dairy milk almond, coconut, oat, or macadamia
  • 1/4 cup tart cherry juice
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • vanilla extract dash
  • ground nutmeg pinch, ideally fresh
  • ground cardamom optional
  • 1/4 teaspoon ashwaghanda
  • 2-3 teaspoons maple syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon astralagus optional

Lavender

  • 1 1/2 cup non-dairy milk almond, coconut, oat, or macadamia
  • vanilla extract dash
  • 1/4 teaspoon ashwaghanda
  • 2 teaspoons lavender buds
  • 2-3 teaspoons honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon astralagus

Equipment

  • Strainer
  • Small saucepan

Instructions 

  • Combine all ingredient over medium heat, whisking until well-blended. Heat for five minutes.
  • Strain milk. Whisk again before serving to make sure spices are fully incorporated.

Notes

  • Astralagus is optional but recommended to help aid with sleep.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 208kcal, Carbohydrates: 24g, Protein: 10g, Fat: 7g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 179mg, Potassium: 539mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 19g, Vitamin A: 1391IU, Vitamin C: 25mg, Calcium: 515mg, Iron: 2mg, Net Carbs: 23g

Number of total servings shown is approximate. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.

 

Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving using the ingredients listed, not including any optional ingredients. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.

 

To determine the weight of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed. Weigh the finished recipe, then divide the weight of the finished recipe (not including the weight of the container the food is in) by the desired number of servings. Result will be the weight of one serving.

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Meet Cheryl Malik

Cheryl Malik is the recipe developer, writer, and photographer behind the healthy, flavorful, family friendly recipes at 40 Aprons. She's been a blogger for 10+ years and is known for her delicious recipes and detailed recipe instructions. Cheryl is a mom of three who lives in Memphis, TN.

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  1. Raine says

    Posted on 3/15/21 at 12:45 pm

    Thank you. I tried the traditional recipe and it was delicious! I got a great night of sleep!5 stars

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  2. Cami says

    Posted on 6/17/20 at 9:06 pm

    Wow! Ok, so I was scared. The ashwaghanda itself is not a good taste, but I just tried the cherry moon milk and I really enjoyed it. I thought I might be able to stomach it at best, but it was wonderful. I am so glad I tried it. It has easily made it into my nighttime routine. Thank you5 stars

    Reply
    • Cheryl MalikCheryl Malik says

      Posted on 6/18/20 at 3:51 pm

      I’m so glad you liked it! The cherry definitely helps make it surprisingly delicious and covers up the ashwaghanda!5 stars

      Reply
  3. Tricia says

    Posted on 3/27/20 at 12:24 pm

    Where do you find Astralagus?

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