Moon Milk

Moon Milk - A natural sleep aid to put your mind and body at rest!

Now, I want to preface by saying that these adaptogenic moon milks will not take you out like Benadryl, but it will aid in calming the mind for a blissful lull. These milks are in the business of providing that hygge to your mind if you will! ;) 

So you are probably wondering, how!? Well, glad you asked because we have a lot of ingredients to go over! So let’s start with the star player: adaptogens. 

Adaptogens are herbs that support the body’s natural ability to deal with stress. Adaptogens are known for their unique ability to “adapt” their function according to the specific needs of the body - physical, chemical, or biological needs. 

With that said, you can practically add any type of adaptogen to your moon milk depending on your taste preference. For example, adding maca to your foods like oatmeal, coffee, or yogurt bowls provide a “honeycomb” sweetness. The reason why we are not using maca in this recipe, though, is that it provides a natural alternative to caffeine and will energize you - the opposite of what we want here! 

So for this milk, we are adding ashwagandha! Now if you never had ashwagandha before, be warned that it has a fairly strong bitter/earthy flavor. That’s why we are using superfood powders to mask the taste like spirulina, beetroot, blue Majik, and turmeric! 

Whichever powder you choose, all four superfoods provide an abundance of nutritional value that benefits the mind, body, and spirit! Added bonus - they make your milk look pretty!

The last ingredient we will discuss is CBD oil. Now at this point in life, most people know what CBD oil is, but if you would like a refresher, here is an article to brush upon. I garnish my milk with CBD oil as an added punch when my muscles are sore that day, anxiety is high, or I am on my period.  

CBD oil can be completely optional since a high quality sourced CBD oil product can be $$$. But if you are looking for a great product, I highly recommend Icaria. Specifically, I use their aphrodite oil in my milk because it provides a nutty flavor that pairs perfectly with the recipe! 

If you use this link and put it in CANDACE10 at checkout, you can get $10 off your first order! 

If you try this recipe, let us know! Leave a comment, rate it, and don’t forget to tag a photo to #fromtherootsblog on Instagram. We love seeing what you come up with! 

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Moon Milk - A natural sleep aid to put your mind and body at rest!

Ingredients 

• 1 cup plant-based milk

• 1 tsp honey

• 1 tsp superfood powder of choice (turmeric, blue spirulina, beetroot)

• ½ tsp ashwagandha 

• CBD oil drops (optional)

• 1 tsp magnesium powder (optional)

• 1 scoop collagen (optional)

• 1 tsp coconut butter or canned coconut milk (optional)

Directions

1. Heat milk in a small saucepan on medium heat, until you reach a gentle bubble. 

2. Add all ingredients that you would like in your milk and whisk until the mixture is smooth and creamy! Optional but you can also pour the heated mixture in a small blender or use a handheld frother to really turn the milk mixture into a latte!

3. Pour in your favorite cozy mug and enjoy! 

Notes

1. Can be made ahead of time by pouring the mixture in mason jars - allow to cool to room temperature, and store in the fridge for up to 3 days. 

2. If you are using a lot of adaptogens/add-ins, after the mixture has been heated, add to a blender and blend until nice and frothy! This also helps for all the ingredients to be fully mixed so you are not left with so much sediment at the bottom of your mug!

Tidal Wave Smoothie

Tidal Wave Smoothie - A chocolate lovers dream inside a tropical paradise! - A beauty collagen and detox smoothie.

What better way to start the new year than with a refreshing chocolate and tropical inspired smoothie? If I am going to hit the reset button, I’m going to do it this way. There is no...other...way! 

But how about we take it up a notch? Not only are you going to feel like you are on vacation drinking this smoothie, you are going to look and feel pretty doing it. ;) Tropical notes that you will taste are from my favorite Vital Proteins Beauty Collagen line - Tropical Hibiscus. Organic fruit flavored powders of pineapple, oranges, and cranberry. Read more about the nutritional information here. 

What gives this smoothie that vibrant tropical color is Vital Proteins spirulina capsules. Spirulina is an amazing superfood sourced from blue-green algae. It’s a great source of vitamin A and K as well as other phytonutrients that help to aid in the body’s ability to naturally detoxify while boosting energy levels. Read more about the nutritional information here. And don’t worry, you will not taste the “algae” part!

So now that we know that this smoothie tastes like vacation in a glass, can make us look and feel beautiful, all while detoxing and giving us energy, you can see why this is the perfect smoothie to start the new year! Now, onto the recipe! 

This post was created for a Vital Proteins giveaway that will be featured on our Instagram page!  

If you try this recipe, let us know! Leave a comment, rate it, and don’t forget to tag a photo to #fromtherootsblog on Instagram. We love seeing what you come up with! 

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Ingredients 

• 1 frozen banana (large)

• 1 handful fresh organic spinach

• ½ cup mango (fresh or frozen)

• ½ cup plant based milk

• ⅓ cup coconut water

• 2 scoops Vital Proteins Tropical Hibiscus Beauty Collagen

• 1 scoop chocolate flavored plant based protein powder

• 3 capsules Vital Proteins Spirulina

• 1 Tbsp cacao powder

Directions 

1. Add all ingredients to a high powered blender and blend until smooth and creamy. Remember to break open the spirulina capsules before adding to blender. You just want the powder, discard capsules.

2. Makes two servings

Notes 

• If not using the specific spirulina brand, regular spirulina is fine; about 1-2 tsp. 

• If the banana and/or mango are not frozen, use ½ cup ice. 

• I like using this brand for plant based protein powder.