Looking to reduce some stress and sleep well? Try a glass of warm spiced milk 2-3 hours before sleep to nourish your body and mind. This relaxing milk with Indian spices feels like so warm and fuzzy and is a perfect addition for your nighttime routine during fall/winter months.
Hero Herbs: Saffron is clinically proven to reduce mild-moderate depression while Nutmeg, Cardamom and Turmeric offer anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties relaxing both your mind and body. Enjoy this recipe for blissful sleep.
Recipe:
1 cup whole milk plant based milk
2-4 Saffron Threads
2-4 Cardamom pods
½ teaspoon Turmeric powder
Pinch of Nutmeg powder
1 pre-soaked dates or date syrup for some sweetness
Preparation:
Bring milk to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Add in saffron, turmeric, nutmeg, dates and cardamom and stir. Reduce heat to low, and continue to cook until warmed through, 5–10 minutes (the longer you go, the more concentrated the drink is). Turn the gas off and If your using date syrup instead of soaked dates you can stir it in now. Drink warm, and follow with few minutes of silence and your Kumkumadi Nighttime Facial oil routine.
