Ayurvedic moon milk for summer nights
A softly spiced moon milk made with oat milk and a touch of acai for a rosy tone – comforting, light, and ideal for late summer nights. Finished with rose petals, a natural source of polyphenols and flavonoids.
От Mirjam Leslie-Pringle | 30 ноември 2020 г. | 5 мин четене
As the days get longer and evenings stay bright, winding down can take a little more time. That’s where moon milk comes in: a calming, lightly sweetened warm drink rooted in Ayurvedic tradition, typically enjoyed warm, just before sleep, when the moon is out. It’s usually milk, a little sweetness, finished with spices that feel grounding rather than bold: cinnamon, star anise, nutmeg, vanilla.
This version uses oat milk and a hint of acai for a soft, rosy tone – comforting, but not heavy. It also includes rose petals, which contain bioactive compounds such as polyphenols and flavonoids, and clinical studies on rose aromatherapy have reported reduced anxiety scores and improved sleep quality.
FOR THE MOON MILK:
INGREDIENTS
for 1 cup
Preparation – 10 minutes
350 ml unsweetened oat milk
1 cinnamon stick
1/2 tsp cinnamon powder
2 pieces of star anise
Pinch of nutmeg
1/2 tsp vanilla powder
1 tbsp maple syrup
1 tsp acai powder
TO GARNISH
Cinnamon powder
Dried rose petals
PREPARATION
Heat the oat milk in a saucepan and add the cinnamon stick, cinnamon powder, the 2 pieces of star anise, nutmeg and vanilla powder
Bring to a boil and let it simmer for 5 minutes
Remove the cinnamon stick and star anise
Add the acai powder and maple syrup before whisking thoroughly
Pour into a mug and sprinkle a little more cinnamon powder on top. Garnish with the dried rose petals.
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