Cherry Lavender Moon Milk Recipe (Vegan, Gluten-Free) (2024)

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This Cherry Lavender Moon Milk recipe makes for one creamy, delicious, calming and beautiful sleepy-time beverage for those evenings when you could use a little extra support. With a healthy blend of oats, walnuts, spices, sweet cherries, and plant-based milk, this warm and cozy drink makes for one comforting vegan gluten-free night-time remedy with its roots in Ayurveda.

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A comforting, healing, and flavorful nighttime beverage with its roots in Ayurvedic medicine, this Cherry Lavender Moon Milk is vegan, gluten-free, and filled with all things healthy, and delicious . . .

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What is Moon Milk?

Moon milk is a delicious and soothing beverage that has its roots in Ayurvedic traditions. Ayurveda is Sanskrit word that translates to ‘knowledge of life’. It is an ancient Vedic holistic health science with emphasis on the mind-body connection. In Ayurveda, warm milk consumed before bed is a common remedy for sleeplessness, anxiety and insomnia. Moon milk can be the simplest concoction of milk and honey or more complex such as those with a variety of spices, fruit or even adaptogens and herbs.

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Being that my blog is named MOON and spoon and yum, I figured it high time I share a lunar beverage! Ha!

I’m always experimenting with various concoctions to aid whatever ails my family or myself. And this Cherry Lavender Moon Milk makes the perfect remedy for those sleepless nights, those days where you just cannot unwind, or simply when you desire a little beautiful comfort .

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This Moon Milk is:

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Tips for making Moon Milk:

  • You can use any dairy or non-dairy milk of choice, but if you use a sweetened milk, please omit the maple syrup/honey from the recipe.

  • I do not recommend omitting the coconut oil, as it helps in the absorption of vital nutrients and lends to the overall flavor of the recipe.

  • If you are on a low-sodium diet, you can omit the salt.

  • Make this Moon Milk sugar-free or keto friendly by omitting the sweetener or using a sugar free syrup such as this one.

  • Please do not skip the soaking step for best results. 30 minutes is the minimum soaking time. You can also soak as long as 8 hours, or overnight before blending.

  • For an extra creamy and frothy moon milk, use a milk frother such as this one.

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With a lovely blend of plant-based milk, sweet cherries, lavender buds, oats, walnuts, and spices, this Cherry Lavender Moon Milk will hypnotize you with its enchanting powers as you drift into restful sleep & sweet dreams . . .

Enjoy. xo.

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Cherry Lavender Moon Milk Recipe (Vegan)

This Cherry Lavender Moon Milk recipe makes for one creamy, delicious, calming and beautiful sleepy-time beverage for those evenings when you could use a little extra support. With a healthy blend of oats, walnuts, spices, sweet cherries, and plant-based milk, this warm and cozy drink makes for one comforting vegan gluten-free night-time remedy with its roots in Ayurveda.

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Course: Beverages, Lifestyle

Cuisine: Ayurveda, Vegan

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Prep Time: 30 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes minutes

Servings: 2 cups

Author: Kristen Wood

Ingredients

  • 2 cups milk of choice I use almond
  • 1/4 cup rolled oats gluten-free if necessary
  • 1/4 cup sweet cherries fresh or frozen
  • 2 tbs raw walnuts
  • 1/2 tsp dried lavender buds
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1/8 tsp sea salt or himalayan pink salt
  • 1 tbs maple syrup or raw honey
  • 1 tsp unrefined coconut oil
  • Optionally to garnish: lavender buds, turmeric, sliced cherries

Instructions

  • In a food processor or blender combine ingredients milk through salt. Let soak for at least 30 minutes.

  • Blend soaked ingredients until well combined and relatively smooth. Optionally, strain through a nut milk bag, or cheesecloth. (I personally like to use as is and let all settle in the bottom of my cup as I drink.)

  • Heat moon milk on the stove-top over medium-low heat until frothy.

  • Whisk in maple syrup and coconut oil.

  • Turn off heat.

  • Pour into mugs and optionally garnish with lavender, turmeric and cherries.

  • Enjoy!

Notes

Please see the ‘Tips’ section above in post for more information.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 348kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 469mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g

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FAQs

What is moon milk made from? ›

Moon milk combines dairy or non-dairy milk with herbs like ashwaganda, turmeric, and cinnamon. This Ayurvedic beverage may help you feel calm and relaxed, which could help you sleep better. You can find pre-made moon milk in some stores or make your own unique blend at home.

Is lavender milk a thing? ›

Lavender milk tea is so easy to make and only takes a few, easy to find ingredients. Said to have a calming effect, the use of lavender for relaxation has long been utilized. Lavender milk tastes a little like a vanilla steamed milk. In fact a drop or 2 of pure vanilla extract added fits right in.

Can I drink moon milk everyday? ›

Possible

Always check with your doctor before adding anything to your everyday routine to figure out what's best for you and your individual health. While moon milk made with ashwagandha is generally safe to consume, drinking too much in a day could be harmful.

Why is it called moon milk? ›

The Egyptian hieroglyph, mena, means both “moon” and “breast.” Warmed and spiced milk sipped in the evenings to aid sleep goes by the name “moon milk” to many. Perhaps you've sipped on your own cup as you've waited to lull yourself to sleep under its silvery glow, feeling more restless and awake than usual.

Can you mix cherry and milk? ›

Cherry mixed with milk is just as harmless as strawberry in milk, or vanilla in milk or chocolate in milk.

What does lavender do for the human body? ›

A number of studies have reported that lavender essential oil may be beneficial in a variety of conditions, including insomnia, alopecia (hair loss), anxiety, stress, and postoperative pain. However, most of these studies have been small. Lavender is also being studied for antibacterial and antiviral properties.

What is lavender milk good for? ›

The amalgamation of protein rich milk and dried lavender helps in restoring strength, boosts energy, improves mood, reduces anxiety, stress to name a few. Apart from that lavender has been used in ancient medicines, remedies and therapies as an antidepressant.

What is summer moons moon milk made of? ›

Moon Juice is our dairy-free sweetener that we combine with oat, almond or coconut milk to make dairy-free Moon Milk.

What is moon juice made of? ›

Each jug of Moon Juice contains Furst®-Class Concentrate. This concentrate is a patented, proprietary blend of organic vegetable proteins and amino acids.

Where did moon milk originate? ›

It is one of the world's oldest natural and holistic healing systems that originated in India thousands of years ago. Get those ZZZ's by adding moon milk to your nightly routine and drift into dreamland for restful sleep.

Is golden milk and moon milk the same? ›

What is golden milk? Also called moon milk or haldi ka doodh (which means Turmeric milk), is an ancient drink that comes from a branch of Indian medicine known as Ayurveda. Ayurvedic medicine believes golden milk is a relaxing drink due to the combination of its spices, herbs and other ingredients.

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