If you are struggling to fall asleep at night, consider drinking this bedtime smoothie before bed. It will relax you, and help you fall asleep almost instantly.
The top of that, the smoothie will also help you lose weight as you sleep!
For recipe tips, benefits and more, scroll past the recipe to learn more.
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Bedtime Smoothie (For Weight Loss & Better Sleep)
If you are struggling to fall asleep at night, consider drinking this bedtime smoothie before bed. It will relax you, and help you fall asleep almost instantly.
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 1x
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen banana slices
- 1 handful of spinach or kale (washed)
- 1 cup milk (low fat)
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 tbsp almond butter (unsweetened)
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to your blender jug.
- Process until completely smooth. For about 2-3 minutes.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
*For best results drink the smoothie an hour before bed.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Smoothie
- Cuisine: Tropical
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 24g
- Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
Smoothie Before Bed Benefits
Apart from helping you fall asleep, bedtime smoothies have other benefits as well, these include:
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- Helps You Fall Asleep Faster
- Calms You Down
- Relaxes You
- May Aid in Weight Loss
- May Detox You
- Provides You With Numerous Vitamins & Minerals (Some of which aid sleep)
- Muscle Recovery
- May Prevent Night Leg Cramps During The Night
And the list goes on.
Ingredient Breakdown And Why They Help With Sleep
I didn’t randomly select the ingredients to make this calming smoothie for sleep.
Each ingredient was researched carefully.
Furthermore, the ingredients selected also work in harmony with each other, creating a well-balanced tasty smoothie at the same time.
Here is a breakdown of the ingredients:
- Banana: Contains serotonin and melatonin, promoting relaxation.
- Spinach: High in magnesium, aids muscle relaxation and sleep regulation.
- Milk: Provides tryptophan, a precursor to sleep-inducing serotonin.
- Honey: Small amount boosts insulin, enhancing tryptophan’s access to the brain.
- Almond Butter: Rich in magnesium and protein, supports muscle relaxation and sustained energy through the night.