Eat Your Way To Calm With These 5 Magnesium-Rich Bedtime Snacks

And one of the best ways to get your healthy bedtime snack in, while also setting yourself up for a good night's sleep, is with magnesium-rich foods. Magnesium is a mineral that's important for lots of functions in the body, including sleep1,* so next time a bedtime craving hits, here are five options to grab for:

Bananas are first on the list because they contain high amounts of not only magnesium but potassium as well. Both can encourage relaxation, which is just what you're looking for in a bedtime snack.

Dark chocolate also has its fair share of magnesium, with just 1 ounce containing 64 milligrams (about 15% of the RDA22). As if you needed another excuse for a little chocolate before bed! Keep in mind that dark chocolate does contain caffeine, so those who are sensitive will want to skip this one.

The pioneering sleep formula pairs 120 mg of highly absorbable and gentle magnesium bisglycinate with jujube seed extract and PharmaGABA® to promote deep and restorative sleep.*

From pumpkin seeds to cashews, your favorite nuts and seeds likely have a good amount of magnesium too, and grabbing a handful can be a quick way to go to bed satisfied.

The mighty chickpea makes this list, too, with half a cup offering around 115 milligrams of magnesium per serving. Blend them up into a yummy hummus, roast them with your favorite seasoning for a crunchy snack, or eat them as is, and you'll be ready for bed in no time.

There's nothing wrong with having a light snack before bed, as long as it's a good blend of healthy carbs, fats, and/or proteins. And when you throw a magnesium-heavy ingredient into the mix, you can rest easy knowing your bedtime snack is helping—not hurting—your quality of sleep.