Seed Cycling Moon Milk for Hormone Health (Vegan)
These vegan moon milk recipes make a perfectly healthy, easy and delicious way to balance your hormones with the use of seed cycling for hormone balance. These seed cycling moon milk recipes contain powerful nutrient-dense ingredients such as sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, rose petals, cardamom, cinnamon, coconut oil and lavender to complement your follicular and luteal reproductive phases to bring you more in sync with the phases of the moon and restore healthy menstrual cycles!
I think by now, we all know that I love the moon (ha!), and glorious moon milk. These moon milks for hormone balance are no exception! They were inspired by my own journey to heal and balance my natural phases and cycles. Read on to learn more about moon milk, seed cycling, hormone health, + the best tips and tricks for making the perfect cup!
What is Seed Cycling?
Seed cycling a.k.a. seed rotation is a completely safe, easy, and natural method for synchronizing and balancing your hormones, regulating your menstrual cycles, relieving PMS symptoms, increasing fertility, easing PCOS symptoms & more all through the use of powerful phytoestrogens, fatty acids, and nutrients in various seeds. Different seeds correspond for each of the two main phases of our menstruation cycles. These two cycles are the Follicular Phase and the Luteal Phase . When your hormones are well balanced, you will generally run on a 28-day cycle (just like the moon!).
The Follicular Phase:
The follicular phase is day 1-14 of your cycle. It begins on the first day of your period and ends when you begin ovulating. If you’re also syncing with the moon, this would be from the new to full moon.
During the follicular phase, estrogen levels rise to prepare for implantation.
Seeds that correspond to the follicular phase: pumpkin seeds + flax seeds . These seeds contain estrogen-promoting properties.
For the Follicular Phase Moon Milk we incorporate oats and lavender which both help with promoting and balancing estrogen levels.
The Luteal Phase:
The luteal phase is day 15-28 of your cycle. It begins when you start ovulating and ends when you start your next period. If you’re also syncing with the moon, this would be from the full to new moon.
During the luteal phase progesterone levels rise.
Seeds that correspond to the luteal phase: sunflower seeds + sesame seeds. These seeds contain high levels of vitamin E and zinc which both promote progesterone production.
For the Luteal Phase Moon Milk we incorporate rose petals which contain vitamin C, a precursor to progesterone production. Rose also has extra soothing properties – perfect for PMS!
What is Moon Milk?
Moon milk is a delicious and comforting nighttime beverage that has its roots in ancient Ayurvedic traditions. Ayurveda is a Sanskrit word that translates to ‘knowledge of life’. It is an ancient Vedic holistic health science with emphasis on the mind-body-spirit connection. In Ayurveda, warm milk consumed before bed is a common remedy for sleeplessness, anxiety and insomnia. Moon milk can be the simplest concoction of milk and honey or more complex such as those with a variety of spices, fruit or even adaptogens and herbs.
This Moon Milk recipe is:
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Calming, soothing, and comforting.
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Filled with deliciously complex flavors that are earthy, floral, warming, and sweet.
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Quick and easy to make.
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Fun to create and beautiful to look at! It makes a lovely self-care or wellness ritual.
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Vegan, dairy-free, soy-free, nut-free, gluten-free, refined sugar-free.
Tips for making Seed Cycling Moon Milk for Hormone Health:
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To ensure the best texture and optimum absorption of benefits, be certain to not skip the soaking step of this recipe.
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In order to obtain the best results on your seed cycling journey, I highly recommend using high-quality organic ingredients such as those recommended in this post. Non-organic ingredients can contain chemicals and contaminants that can negate the positive effects you are trying to achieve.
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If you only have salted seeds on hand, you can use them. Just be certain to omit the additional salt listed in the recipe.
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I find almond milk to be most complementary to the other flavors in these moon milks, but using any dairy or non-dairy milk will work perfectly fine, too.
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I wrote this recipe with cardamom and cinnamon notes, but this is a versatile base recipe and you can certainly play around with other warming spices such as nutmeg, cloves and turmeric to find your ideal cup of moon milk.
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Why coconut oil? Coconut oil helps with the absorption of vitamins and nutrients AND, is hormone balancing unto itself. Coconut oil is rich in fatty acids which aid in the creation and elimination of hormones such as estrogen and progesterone which in turn leads to hormone balance.
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Are you on a sugar-free or keto diet? You can omit the maple syrup / honey or you can replace it with a sugar-free sweetener such as this one.
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45 minutes is the minimum soaking time, but you can also soak the ingredients for up to 8 hours, or overnight.
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Don’t want to soak seeds? I’ve also used 1 tablespoon of seed butter instead of 2 tablespoons of soaked seeds with excellent results!
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For an extra creamy and frothy moon milk, use a milk frother such as this one.
More Moon Milk Recipes you might enjoy:
Double Blue Peppermint Moon Milk (Vegan & Gluten-Free)
Cherry Lavender Moon Milk Recipe (Vegan)
The Ultimate Moon Milk Guide: What is Moon Milk? + 9 Recipes
More Hormone Balancing Recipes you might enjoy:
No Bake Super Seed Cinnamon Maca Energy Squares
Cardamom Maca Walnut Smoothie (Vegan, Gluten-Free)
Spicy Pumpkin Seed Butter Pad Thai (Vegan, Gluten-Free, Soy-Free, Nut-Free)
Flourless Magic Tahini Seed Bread
I greatly hope you enjoyed this post on using seed cycling and delicious moon milk recipes to balance your hormones and soothe your soul! xo.
If you try this recipe please let me know! Leave a comment, rate it, share this post, use Pinterest’s “tried it” feature, or take a photo, & tag me on Instagram and I’ll share it! Thank you so much! <3
What is Seed Cycling? + Moon Milk Recipes for Hormone Health
Ingredients
- Base Moon Milk recipe ~
- 2 cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/2 teaspoon coconut oil unrefined
- 1/8 teaspoon pink himalayan or sea salt
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup or raw honey optional
- Follicular Phase Lavender Moon Milk ~
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds
- 1 tablespoon rolled oats gluten-free if necessary
- 1 teaspoon culinary grade lavender buds
- Luteal Phase Rose Moon Milk ~
- 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds
- 1 teaspoon culinary grade rose petals
Instructions
- In a large bowl combine the base moon milk recipe ingredients plus either the follicular, or the luteal phase ingredients, dependent upon your current cycle.
- Soak the ingredients for 45 minutes.
- In a high speed blender or food processor add soaked ingredients and blend for 10-20 seconds or until frothy.
- Strain the moon milk through a cheesecloth or nut milk bag (or leave as is if you do not mind sediment settling in the bottom of your cup).
- Heat the moon milk on the stovetop over medium-low heat until warmed througout.
- Enjoy!
How long do you think the dry ingredients would remain good if I mixed them in bulk?
Hi, Amy! So long as they are kept in a cool, dry place they should keep for at least one year. I hope this helps!
Do you grinf the seeds before soaking or do you soak them whole?
Traditionally in seed cycling you grind the seeds up fresh for better absorption I believe. I am not sure if that is needed here or not.
Hi, Julie! No grinding necessary, as you’ll essentially be grinding them after the soaking step. I hope this helps! 🙂
Is there a keto version of this? I know I can swap out the honey for stevia or monkfruit, but what about the oats?
Hi Rebecca! The oats can be omitted for that phase. The seeds are the most important part! I hope this helps. 🙂
Great post! Very informative
Thank you!!
Quick question! As far as soaking the seeds in the milk mixture, should this be down on low heat over 45min or do you heat mixture after the soaking?
Hi Hana – you heat the mixture after soaking, blending and straining! But no heat is necessary while soaking. 🙂
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I have pcos and haven’t had a cycle…I don’t even know how long it’s been.
I stopped taking birth control pills almost 1 year ago, because nothing was happening.
My dr recently put me on a 7 day progesterone to see what happens.
I’m definitely interested in trying this receipe.
But not sure which one to try, since I haven’t had a cycle in so long.
Please advise.
Thank you,
Veronica
Hi Veronica,
In this case, when you finish the progesterone, or if you have just recently finished it, I would start off with the Follicular Phase Moon Milk. But having said that, the beauty of seed cycling is regardless of what point a potential cycle may be at, it will help you create and sync with one in time. Best of luck to you! I hope all finds balance.
Warmly,
Kristen
I think this is amazing and I cannot wait to try!! Thank you very much!!
Thank you! I hope you love it. 🙂
Hi there! I’m interested in trying these recipes to see how they impact my cycle. I’m allergic to sunflower seeds though and was wondering if there is an appropriate substitute or if I can omit them altogether? Thank you in advance!
Hi, Jena! Can you have sesame? They can be replaced with sesame seeds for very similar results. I hope this helps! 🙂
So happy I found your article. I am in perimenopause and have noticed my skin changes from week to week throughout the month. Hoping a few months of trying your recipes will help stabilize the vata and pitta I experience.
Hi, Lora! Thank you for your kind words. 🙂 I so hope so, too!
Can this be batch made and stored? How long could I store this? Would love to incorporate into my meal prep!
Hi, Ashley – You can store it ahead of time, but it tastes best if you are able to blend it again prior to heating or use a milk frother or immersion blender while heating it up!
Why don’t you use sesame seeds as well as sunflower seeds? Thanks.
Hi, Claudia – I do not use sesame seeds simply because after testing these recipes numerous times, I found sunflower seeds to offer a better flavor. However, towards the top of the post I do mention that sesame seeds can be used for the luteal phase as well. You can add sesame, sunflower or a blend of both if you prefer!
I have never tried a recipe like this but it was delicious, love all the health benefits too!
I’m so happy to hear that. Thanks so much for sharing!
Does this have any value for post-menopausal women?
Hi JJ,
That’s a good question! I’m a big believer that seed cycling can only help with menopause! Though, looking at studies specifically on menopause, I would recommend using flax seeds instead of pumpkin during the first two weeks, and sesame seeds instead of sunflower during the second two weeks for the best effect! I hope this helps.
Warmly,
Kristen
If you want to skip the soaking part by using a seed butter instead of whole seeds, can you go straight to the heating part? I don’t have a food processor. Can you use a drop of lavender oil instead of buds?
Hi Ashlea,
If you would rather use seed butter and omit the lavender buds, then yes, you can skip to the heating stage. You just want to make sure you whisk the seed butter in good while it’s heating. As for the lavender oil, it will work well, but I would advise only using an organic food-grade lavender oil! I hope this helps! 🙂
-Kristen