Whether you’ve moved away or you just want some for home, I know what it’s like to crave your favorite cafe’s specialty – it’s only natural that you’d want a Summer Moon moon milk recipe!
Unfortunately, it’s pretty hard to get your hands on. However, I’ve come up with a solution and found a way to make home-made moon milk taste just like Summer Moon! So, let’s get started with some queries over this popular item.
Table of Contents
- What Is Moon Milk Coffee?
- What Is Moon Milk Made Of At Summer Moon?
- Summer Moon ‘Moon Milk’ Nutrition
- Frequently Asked Questions
- How Do You Make Moon Milk – Summer Moon Secret Recipe Revealed!
- Moon Milk – Can I Make It At Home?
What Is Moon Milk Coffee?
Not to be confused with Ayurvedic moon milk, moon milk from Summer Moon is a signature sweetened creamer blend made, sold and served by Summer Moon Coffee.
If you’re unfamiliar, Summer Moon is a 20 year old small chain coffee shop originating from Austin, Texas. So far, the stores have made it to four states – they are spread across Texas, Kansas, Oklahoma and Wisconsin.
If you’re curious about the cafe, check out this video by KSAT 12 on YouTube to learn more about the brand! In it, the owner of Summer Moon Coffee is interviewed, and explains a little more about what makes Summer Moon so unique.
What Is Moon Milk Made Of At Summer Moon?
Is There A Secret Recipe For Moon Milk Summer Moon?
Summer Moon’s recipe for moon milk is (unfortunately for me) a complete secret. Unlike the recipe for Jimmy John’s Kickin’ ranch, which is mixed in-house, the recipe for moon milk has not been yet leaked. This is because even the baristas working there don’t know what is in the moon milk, as it is pre-mixed before arriving to Summer Moon.
It’s speculated that there are only a few people who know what truly is in moon milk, and that they likely have to sign non-disclosure agreements. If you’re curious about what Summer Moon has to say on the matter, here is what it says on their website:
Moon Milk® is our signature sweet cream. It’s a family recipe made of 7 top-secret ingredients. It does not contain honey or major food allergens. Moon Milk can be made dairy-free for you using oat, soy, almond or coconut milk; your choice. Moon Juice is our dairy-free sweetener that we combine with oat, soy, almond or coconut milk to make dairy-free Moon Milk.
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What Are The Ingredients In Summer Moon Moon Milk
So, no one – at least, no one who’s telling us – knows what’s in Summer Moon’s moon milk. How did I get this ingredients list then?
Well, the truth is that all I could do is find people’s best guesses. I spent 20 minutes perusing The Forbidden Forums (y’know…. Reddit!) to find out what Moongoers thought their milk was made of, and compiled their answers into a list. It goes from most popular opinions to least popular – the most popular by far being the idea that Summer Moon uses some sort of soft serve vanilla ice cream mix to make their moon milk.
So, here they are:
Possible Ingredients:
- Vanilla, vanilla ice cream or vanilla syrup (8 votes)
- Sugar (7 votes)
- Milk (5 votes)
- Heavy whipping cream (3 votes)
- Condensed milk, corn syrup, cinnamon, honey, Torani syrup (all 2 votes each)
- Creamer, half n’ half, or alt milk mixed with moon juice (2 votes)
- Maple syrup, almond extract, alternative sweetener, simple syrup, hazelnut syrup, smoked cream, MSG , butterscotch, horchata, eggnog, marshmallow fluff (all 1 vote each)
Summer Moon ‘Moon Milk’ Nutrition
How Many Calories Are In Moon Milk?
There are 37 calories in Summer Moon’s moon milk per tablespoon. One tablespoon is about the equivalent of one individual creamer pod (15ml, depending on the company).
To find out how much moon milk is in a drink at Summer Moon’s, check out this chart on their website.
Nutrition Table
| NUTRIENTS | Amount |
| Carbohydrates | 4 grams |
| Sugar | 4 grams |
| Fat | 6 grams |
| Saturated | 4 grams |
| Polyunsaturated | N/A |
| Monounsaturated | N/A |
| Trans | N/A |
| Protein | 0 grams |
| Sodium | 18 mg |
| Cholesterol | 20 mg |
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs: Moon Milk
What is moon milk at Summer Moon Coffee?
Moon milk is Summer Moon’s signature sweet cream. Touting ’7 secret ingredients’ moon milk is free of all major food allergens. It does not contain honey, and can be made dairy-free with your choice of milk (ask for dairy-free moon milk, or moon juice). Basically, moon milk is like a sweetened creamer.
Does Summer Moon sell moon milk?
Summer Moon do sell their moon milk for home use! Unfortunately, I have not been able to find any instances of their moon milk being sold online, so if you want to get your hands on it you have to go in-store. Luckily, you can get both dairy-free and regular moon milk though!
FAQs: Summer Moon Coffee
Is Summer Moon Coffee vegan?
There are vegan options available at Summer Moon – just be sure to ask your barista or check which are suitable on the menu. Unfortunately, I have not been able to find any information on whether their moon milk itself is vegan – however, some have stated that while moon milk can be made dairy-free, it is not and cannot be made vegan. Still, we have yet to hear an official answer from Summer Moon themselves.
Does Summer Moon have decaf?
Summer Moon does both serve and sell decaf coffee! They also sell half-caff if you want a little bit of a caffiene kick. Check online for ‘Firelight’, their decaf blend, ‘Spark’, or their half-caff blend if you want some decaf Summer Moon coffee for home use. In-store, they offer decaf espresso. This means you can order any espresso drink either decaf or half caff – just be sure to ask your barista!
FAQs: Ayurvedic Milk
If you were looking up Ayurvedic moon milk and accidentally made your way onto this article (we all fall through Google rabbit holes), allow me to redirect you to these questions here.
For those unfamiliar, Ayurveda is the traditional Hindu system of medicine. Ayurvedic moon milk is milk brewed with herbs and other such ingredients to make a natural remedy, often for insomnia.
Does Summer Moon sell moon milk?
While Summer Moon do sell *their* moon milk, they don’t sell Ayurvedic moon milk. Summer Moon’s ‘moon milk’ is a sweetened creamer used for coffee, consisting of seven secret ingredients. All we know about it is that it does not contain any major allergens and it is similar to sweetened soft serve vanilla – so, quite different from Ayurvedic moon milk!
How often should I drink moon milk?
Ayurvedic moon milk can be drunk once a day before bed to act as a natural sleep aid.
What are the benefits of moon milk?
Presuming this question is about Ayurvedic moon milk, the ashwagandha herb in it can help to promote effects on the endocrine, cardiopulmonary, and central nervous systems.
Is moon milk good for kids?
Kids can drink Ayurvedic moon milk in moderation for bedtime to help them sleep – just be sure to use a smaller ratio of herbs when making for children.
How Do You Make Moon Milk – Summer Moon Secret Recipe Revealed!
Serves: Multiple people/multiple uses
| Prep Time: |
| 20 minutes |
Due to the popularity of the ’vanilla ice cream’ theory, this recipe will be roughly based on vanilla soft serve. What I aim to accomplish with this is a creamer that has roughly the consistency of fluffy, melted soft serve, with a little more flavor to bring you a sweet, moon milk-esque cream.
Ingredients
| – ½ cup whole milk, warmed |
| – 1 cup heavy cream |
| – 2 tsps vanilla extract |
| – ⅓ cup caster sugar, sieved |
| – 1 tbsp dried skim milk powder, sieved |
| – 2 tsps light corn syrup |
| – 1 tsp condensed milk |
| – 2 squares of white cooking chocolate, melted |
| – 1 drizzle maple syrup, hazelnut syrup, honey, or Torani syrup depending on preference/opinion (optional) |
Method
How Do You Make Moon Milk Summer Moon
Prepare milk
Start off your moon milk by putting your ¾ cup milk in a microwavable mug and placing it in the microwave for 40-50 seconds. Then take it out and add to a medium sized bowl, being sure to skim off any skin formed beforehand.
Combine
Cut your squares of white chocolate into quarters or eighths then add them to the bowl, shortly followed by the sugar, skim powder and vanilla. Stir until its all roughly mixed up before whisking – you can do this with a fork if the mixture is too thick. Do this until the sugar and chocolate dissolve into the milk completely. If it isn’t mixing, put it back in the microwave for 20 seconds and try again.
Sweeten
Once those have been thoroughly incorporated, add in the corn syrup teaspoon by teaspoon, mixing all the while. You can even put some of the original sugar-milk mix in a smaller bowl to do this, so that the corn syrup has a better chance of mixing. Then, do the same with the condensed milk. At this point, you can also drizzle in a touch of any syrup you plan to use.
Let cool
Next, leave the mixture to cool – you can even put it in the fridge to hasten the process, if you like. Just make sure to take it out before it gets actually cold, as you want it to be somewhere between room temperature and lukewarm.
Add cream
Once the mix is at the right temperature, all you need to do is add the heavy cream! Add in the heavy cream slowly, mixing every time you add a bit. Once its all mixed in, you’re done! Try adding a little to your coffee to see whether it brings back that Summer Moon taste.
Store
Keep in a clean, tightly closed jar in the fridge for up to maximum 3 days.
Moon Milk – Can I Make It At Home?
While very few people know Summer Moon’s genuine, official moon milk recipe, anyone can hazard a guess and try their hand! The recipe I’ve provided here should leave you with something that’s pretty close to moon milk, so it’s certainly worth trying out.
Still, if there’s a Summer Moon in your area, rest assured that you can buy a good amount for home use.
And if not, then you better start making a grocery list for that recipe!
Summer Moon Secret Recipe
What I aim to accomplish with this is a creamer that has roughly the consistency of fluffy, melted soft serve, with a little more flavor to bring you a sweet, moon milk-esque cream.
Type: drink
Preparation Time: 20 mins
Recipe Ingredients:
- ½ cup whole milk, warmed
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tsps vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup caster sugar, sieved
- 1 tbsp dried skim milk powder, sieved
- 2 tsp light corn syrup
- 1 tsp condensed milk
- 2 squares of white cooking chocolate, melted
- 1 drizzle maple syrup, hazelnut syrup, honey, or Torani syrup
Recipe Instructions:
Prepare Milk:
Combine:
Cut your squares of white chocolate into quarters or eighths then add them to the bowl, shortly followed by the sugar, skim powder and vanilla. Stir until its all roughly mixed up before whisking – you can do this with a fork if the mixture is too thick. Do this until the sugar and chocolate dissolve into the milk completely. If it isn’t mixing, put it back in the microwave for 20 seconds and try again.
Sweeten:
Once those have been thoroughly incorporated, add in the corn syrup teaspoon by teaspoon, mixing all the while. You can even put some of the original sugar-milk mix in a smaller bowl to do this, so that the corn syrup has a better chance of mixing. Then, do the same with the condensed milk. At this point, you can also drizzle in a touch of any syrup you plan to use.
Let Cool:
From past experience of another local-closed now- coffee house in Austin, I 💯 can taste the similarities of sugar in the raw that has been caramelized before added to the drink-which at Strange Brew was their signature drink and came iced but you can get hot. The texture is different but I wouldn’t be surprised if it’s one of the 7. Especially considering it has 4grams of sugar!