Rose Moon Milk (for Sleep + Hormones)

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Rose Moon Milk is warm, creamy, and lightly floral—with just the right amount of spice. It’s perfect on a slow evening while ignoring your phone and pretending you have your life together (even if you definitely don’t).

It’s easy to make, naturally calming, and a nice little bonus for your hormones, digestion, and mood. The rose petals give it a mellow, floral note (nothing too fancy), cinnamon keeps your blood sugar steady, and maca adds a subtle energy balance—especially helpful during PMS week or post-stress fatigue.

And yes, rose moon milk is topped with rose petals, because why not?

What’s in This Rose Moon Milk

• 1 cup oat milk – Creamy, comforting, and the perfect neutral base for both cinnamon and rose.
  Want to DIY it? Here’s how I make homemade plant-based milk.
• 1 tsp dried rose petals – Used in herbalism for their calming, heart-opening effects. They’re also naturally high in antioxidants.
• ½ tsp cinnamon – Warms the body, supports digestion, and helps balance blood sugar.
• ½ tsp maca powder – A hormone-balancing adaptogen that supports energy and resilience over time. I especially like it during my luteal phase or after a stressful week. Here’s my full post on moon milk for hormone balance if you want to dive deeper into the best ingredients to support your cycle and stress levels.
• ½ tsp vanilla powder – Adds that familiar, cozy flavor and rounds out the spice and floral notes.
• 1 tsp maple syrup – Optional, but adds just enough sweetness to make everything taste like dessert—but low-key.

Tips for the Best Rose Moon Milk

• Use it as an evening “off switch.” I make this when I need a clear signal to stop checking emails or overthinking tomorrow. It’s simple, grounding, and gives your nervous system something to do besides doomscroll.
• Make it part of your luteal phase routine. The combo of maca and rose is especially helpful during PMS or low-energy days.
• Turn it into a slow moment. I like to make this while tidying the kitchen.
• Top it with a little something fancy. A few rose petals, a pinch of cinnamon, or even a dusting of beetroot powder can turn this into a drink that feels indulgent—even if you’re wearing sweatpants.
• Batch your dry mix. You can pre-mix the cinnamon, maca, and vanilla and store it in a jar. Then all you need to do is steep the rose and add your powder blend.

Rose Moon Milk

This Rose Moon Milk is made with calming rose petals, blood-sugar-friendly cinnamon, and hormone-supporting maca—for a cozy, functional drink that actually helps you wind down before bed.

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Ingredients

  

• 1 cup oat milk (or cashew milk for extra creaminess)
• 1 tsp dried rose petals
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp maca powder
• 1/2 tsp vanilla powder
• 1 tsp maple syrup

Instructions

 

• Warm the milk in a small saucepan over low heat.
• Add the rose petals and let them steep for about 5 minutes. No need to rush—this part smells amazing.
• Strain out the petals, then whisk in the cinnamon, maca, vanilla, and maple syrup.
• Pour into your favorite mug. Garnish with extra petals if you want to feel a little fancy (I always do).

Notes

• Start small with maca. If you’re new to it, try ¼ tsp and work up to ½ tsp. Too much can taste a little earthy or overpower the rose.
• Rose petals steep fast. 5 minutes is plenty—any longer and the flavor can get too strong or slightly bitter.
• Strain slowly for a smooth sip. A fine mesh strainer works best, especially for catching stray petals and keeping the texture clean.
• Oat milk makes it cozy, cashew milk makes it decadent. I like oat milk for every day, but cashew milk gives it more of a dessert-like feel.
• Don’t skip the vanilla. It brings everything together and keeps the rose flavor from tasting too floral or soapy.

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