A soothing milk concoction with lavender, turmeric, and nutmeg to calm your mind, soothe your soul, and lull yourself into a nice deep slumber..... nighty night. sleep tight.
In a small lidded bowl or jar, add 2-3 drops lavender essential oil to the coconut oil.**** Set aside.
Bring the Oat + Nut Milk, maple syrup, and lavender buds (if using) to a simmer over medium heat. Milk will thicken slightly. Remove from heat, and allow to cool slightly, to preferred temperature.
Gently stir in the vanilla and Lavender-Coconut Oil blend; stir gently. Taste and add more, if desired.
Pour the heated lavender moon milk (through a sieve to remove buds, if using) into a mug or tea cup. If using frothed milk, spoon a little frothed milk on top of the heated lavender moon milk.
Top with a dash of turmeric and nutmeg, as desired. Feel free to omit either or include both.
Drink and drift off to sweet slumber.......
Notes
* I use Oat + Nut Milk because the oats and nuts create a silky-smooth plant milk that thickens slightly to the ideal consistency when heated to a simmer. Though you may use any milk you choose.** I like adding just a touch of pure maple syrup, though you can use any sugar, sweetener, or sugar substitute you have. Start with a little since you can always add more.*** If you have lavender buds, they are divine when steeped in this lavender moon milk. But you’ll want to strain the buds out if you don’t like the texture of flowers in your moon milk. I’ve tried using a tea holder but the essence just isn’t captured well.**** Store the Lavender-Coconut Oil blend in a lidded bowl or jar and in a cool dry place. Start by adding 2-3 drops lavender essential oil to the coconut oil, then start using one-half teaspoon of the lavender-coconut oil blend to create your moon milk. Add more of the blend if you enjoy the flavor. Increase the drops of lavender essential oil as you develop a taste for it. Alternatively, you can add one drop of lavender essential oil in your moon milk directly without using any coconut oil, if you prefer. This results in a slightly more potent cup of lavender moon milk, but it is delicious.