Bedtime Smoothie
Servings: 1
Settle in for the night with this calming Bedtime Smoothie, your perfect evening ritual for deep, restorative rest. This creamy blend combines the natural melatonin in tart cherry juice with magnesium-rich almond butter to help your muscles relax and your mind unwind.
Equipment
Ingredients
- ¼ cup rolled oats uncooked old-fashioned
- 1 cup spinach fresh
- ½ cup chamomile tea brewed and cooled
- ½ cup tart cherry juice
- 1 banana fresh or frozen
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
Instructions
- Place uncooked oats in blender. Blend until finely ground.
- Add spinach, chamomile tea, cherry juice, bananas, and almond butter to the blender. Puree until smooth.
- Pour into a glass or mug and enjoy.
Notes
- If unsweetened tart red cherry juice can't be found, substitute with extra chamomile tea or water. Or use 1 cup frozen or fresh tart red cherries plus a little water.
- For a really soothing nighttime drink, this smoothie can also be served warmed up.
- Swap rolled oats with oat flour if available.
- Swap almond butter with any nut butter of your choice.
Nutrition
Serving: 16oz, Calories: 332kcal, Carbohydrates: 56g, Protein: 9g, Fat: 11g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 6g, Sodium: 31mg, Potassium: 980mg, Fiber: 9g, Sugar: 24g, Vitamin A: 2933IU, Vitamin C: 24mg, Calcium: 111mg, Iron: 3mg
