If you’re depleted or have trouble sleeping, here’s a great sleep tonic recipe. It’s a lovely alternative to hot chocolate that is nutritious and tasty AND helps improve sleep.
Try this before bed for a week and observe the quality of your sleep.
Ingredients:
1 c of milk from nut, bean, grain or animal
2 medjool dates
3 almonds (preferably soaked overnight)
1 tbsp coconut flakes (optional)
1 tsp ghee
pinch of saffron
pinch of cardamom
pinch of nutmeg
Method:
Warm milk in a saucepan.
Blenderise all remaining ingredients and add to warmed milk. Stir. Do not boil.
Turn off heat and allow to set for 10 minutes.
Add black pepper + honey to taste.