Getting a good night’s sleep often requires more than sheep counting. Sipping on a cup of warm milk with Ayurvedic spices and added adaptogens is a soothing way to slide into dreamland. We’ve included ashwagandha powder in this warm nighttime brew. For a stronger hit into the “sleep zone,” use organic dairy milk.
Raw honey advice
Avoid cooking raw honey, as it will affect the nutritional components and healthy antibacterial properties.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups unflavored oat coconut, cashew, or almond milk
- 1 tsp coconut oil
- 1 star anise
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ashwagandha powder
- pinch Generousof cardamom
- pinch Generousof ground ginger
- Pinch of nutmeg
- 1 tsp raw honey
- 1 cinnamon stick optional
Instructions
- In small saucepan, combine milk and oil. Simmer over medium-low heat until bubbles appear around edges. Stir in remaining ingredients, except for honey and cinnamon stick; whisk vigorously until milk is warmed through. The longer it simmers, the more flavorful it becomes. Strain into heated mug and stir in honey to dissolve.
- Serve with cinnamon stick for stirring, if you wish.
Notes
Per serving: 258 calories; 6 g protein; 8 g total fat (4 g sat. fat); 42 g total carbohydrates (34 g sugars, 4 g fiber); 158 mg sodium
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