I found this recipe in Julia Jones' cookbook
Nourishing Newborn Mothers: Ayurvedic recipes to heal your mind, body and soul after childbirth.Â
Jones writes, " The sweetness of dates is sattvic or peaceful, unlike white sugar which is rajas or active. Nutmeg helps you sleep, so this drink makes a lovely part of a bedtime routine, when taken an hour or two after dinner. This is a sweet high-energy drink, designed to keep you going through long nights of breastfeeding, but you can use fewer dates if you prefer."
This is such a satisfying treat, especially on a chilly autumn night! Better yet, make a date with your sweetie and share this dreamy steamy creamy date milk together.Â
Ingredients
3-4 dried dates
1 cup milk ( I prefer raw cows milk or almond milk)
pinch nutmeg
Instructions
Soak dates in water for an hour or overnight (Use hot water is you haven't got much time).
Put all ingredients together in a heavy based saucepan. Bring to a boil.
Remove from heat and use a blender or stick blender to puree the date milk.
Pour through a fine sieve or nut milk bag to strain out chunks.
Serve immediately. Enjoy!
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