Bed Time Smoothie

Soothing and Calming

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup raw whole rolled oats – soothe the nervous system and contain tryptophan
• 1 cup brewed chamomile tea (cooled) – a well known sedative
• 1 cup sour cherry juice (or more tea) – contains natural melatonin
• 1 large banana (fresh or frozen) – a carbohydrate to enhance the uptake of tryptophan in the oats and nuts.
• 2 tablespoons nut butter of your choice – protein to stabilise blood sugar levels and contain tryptophan

Method:

1. Place uncooked oats in a blender. Blend until finely ground.
2. Add chamomile tea, cherry juice, banana, and almond butter to the blender. Puree until smooth.
3. Divide between two glasses or mugs and enjoy.

Image by Nienke Kollias from Pixabay