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Lavender Moon Milk

Soothing Lavender Moon Milk for a Calm Night's Sleep

Lavender Moon Milk is a calming drink that blends floral notes with chamomile and vanilla, perfect for a restful night's sleep.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Herbal
Calories: 90

Ingredients
  

Milk Base
  • 1 cup unsweetened milk any dairy or non-dairy milk
Herbal Infusion
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried culinary lavender ensure it's culinary-grade
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried chamomile replace with chamomile tea bag if needed
  • 0.25 teaspoon ashwagandha root powder omit if unavailable
Flavor Enhancement
  • 0.25 teaspoon pure vanilla extract consider using seeds from half a vanilla bean
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup adjust to taste
Optional Enhancements
  • 0.5 tablespoon natural food coloring fruit powders like blueberry for a natural tint

Equipment

  • Small Saucepan
  • Fine Mesh Sieve
  • Whisk
  • Milk Frother

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Combine 1 cup of unsweetened milk, 0.5 teaspoon of dried culinary lavender, 0.5 teaspoon of dried chamomile, and 0.25 teaspoon of ashwagandha root powder in a small saucepan.
  2. Add 0.25 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract and 0.5 tablespoon of natural food coloring if desired. Whisk until well blended.
  3. Place over medium heat and gently warm the mixture, stirring occasionally for about 5 minutes until it starts to steam.
  4. Carefully strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a heatproof bowl.
  5. While still warm, stir in 1 tablespoon of honey or maple syrup until dissolved.
  6. Use a milk frother to whip the Lavender Moon Milk until frothy, if desired.
  7. Pour into a mug and garnish with dried lavender, if preferred.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 3gFat: 1gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 200mgSugar: 15gVitamin A: 150IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure the lavender is culinary-grade and monitor the heat closely to avoid boiling. Experiment with different types of milk for unique flavors.

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