Nothing complicated here, just the oldest bedtime trick there is. Warm milk steeped with chamomile and finished with a little honey settles the nervous system down before you turn in, and it takes less effort than scrolling your phone for another ten minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk of choice
- 1 chamomile tea bag
- 1 tsp honey
- Pinch of cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Warm milk gently in a small saucepan, do not boil.
- Remove from heat and steep the chamomile tea bag for 5 minutes.
- Remove tea bag and stir in honey.
- Pour into a mug and dust with cinnamon if using.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| Calories | 130 |
| Total fat | 5g |
| Total carbohydrates | 16g |
| Dietary fiber | 0g |
| Protein | 6g |
| Sodium | 90mg |
Why This Is Good for Your Gut
Chamomile contains apigenin, a compound linked to calm and better sleep, and a settled nervous system supports smoother digestion overnight. Warm milk can ease tension before bed, and a small amount of honey provides gentle sweetness without spiking blood sugar right before sleep.
Sip it slowly in the last twenty minutes before you turn the lights off. For a daytime version of the same calming ritual, try our Oxymel Elderberry Tonic.
This recipe is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional dietary advice.
