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Moonmilk with Lavender

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Moonmilk with Lavender

Moonmilk with lavender - Scented nightcap. Photo: Iris Lange-Fricke

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Health Score:
62 / 100
Difficulty:
very easy
Difficulty
Preparation:
10 min.
Preparation
Calories:
178
calories
Calories

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Nutritional values

Due to the tryptophane and melatonin contained in moonmilk, this warm spiced beverage is a perfect nighttime drink before bed. 

If you don't drink cow's milk, you can also prepare this beverage with cashew, almond or oat milk. 

1 glass contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie178 cal.(8 %)
Protein8 g(8 %)
Fat9 g(8 %)
Carbohydrates16 g(11 %)
Sugar added5 g(20 %)
Roughage0 g(0 %)
Vitamin A0.1 mg(13 %)
Vitamin D0.2 μg(1 %)
Vitamin E0.2 mg(2 %)
Vitamin K3.8 μg(6 %)
Vitamin B₁0.1 mg(10 %)
Vitamin B₂0.5 mg(45 %)
Niacin1.7 mg(14 %)
Vitamin B₆0.1 mg(7 %)
Folate23 μg(8 %)
Pantothenic acid0.9 mg(15 %)
Biotin10 μg(22 %)
Vitamin B₁₂1 μg(33 %)
Vitamin C4 mg(4 %)
Potassium352 mg(9 %)
Calcium300 mg(30 %)
Magnesium30 mg(10 %)
Iron0.2 mg(1 %)
Iodine29 μg(15 %)
Zinc1 mg(13 %)
Saturated fatty acids6 g
Uric acid0 mg
Cholesterol23 mg
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Ingredients

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2
Ingredients
2 cups milk (or almond milk)
1 tsp dried Lavender
¼ tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp Spices (i.e. Ashwagandha powder)
2 tsps honey
2 pinches dried Flowers (Optional)
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Preparation

Kitchen utensils

1 Immersion blender, 1 Pot

Preparation steps

1.

Put milk, lavender flowers, cinnamon and ashwagandha in a pot and heat it up. Bring to the boil briefly, remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly. Add honey and mix in.

2.

Foam up with a hand blender, spread on 2 glasses and serve sprinkled with flowers.