Cinnamon Vanilla Moon Milk
A cozy, creamy nighttime drink made with milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg, designed to help you unwind and relax before bed. This soothing moon milk is quick to prepare and endlessly customizable for your perfect bedtime ritual.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Drink
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole milk (or almond, oat, or coconut milk)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1–2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil or ghee (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon adaptogen powder (ashwagandha or reishi, optional)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients: 2 cups milk, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp vanilla extract, 1-2 tbsp honey or maple syrup, 1/4 tsp nutmeg, pinch of salt, and optional coconut oil/ghee and adaptogen powder.
- Pour milk into a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Add cinnamon, nutmeg, honey or maple syrup, salt, and coconut oil or ghee if using. Do not add vanilla yet.
- Whisk gently but thoroughly to dissolve spices and sweetener. Continue whisking until clumps are gone.
- Warm the mixture over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until steaming and small bubbles form around the edges (about 5 minutes). Do not let it boil.
- Remove saucepan from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Optional: Froth the milk with a handheld frother or blend for 10-15 seconds for extra creaminess.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or spice as desired.
- Optional: Strain through a fine mesh sieve into your mug to remove spice bits if needed.
- Pour into your favorite mug, top with a sprinkle of cinnamon, and enjoy immediately while warm.
Notes
For a vegan version, use plant-based milk and maple syrup. Frothing the milk creates a café-style foam. Add vanilla after heating for best flavor. Adjust spices and sweetener to taste. Moon milk is naturally gluten-free and can be made low-sugar with stevia or monk fruit. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days and reheat gently.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug (about 8 oz)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 120
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 26
- Protein: 8
Keywords: moon milk, cinnamon vanilla, bedtime drink, cozy drink, sleep aid, relaxing beverage, dairy-free, vegan option, gluten-free, adaptogen, nutmeg, honey, maple syrup, oat milk, almond milk