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This Sleep-Supporting Oatmeal Cookie Smoothies Makes A Perfect Bedtime Snack
Food Writer & Holistic Nutritionist
By Meredith Youngson
Food Writer & Holistic Nutritionist
Meredith Youngson is a holistic nutritionist, professional recipe developer, and founder of Lake & Oak Tea Co.
Image by Jocelynne Flor
September 27, 2024
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If you’re someone who gets hungry before bed (hands raised) but doesn’t want to disturb sleep with something that’s difficult to digest, bedtime smoothies might be your thing! Think of it like a healthy milkshake with a balance of fiber, protein, and micronutrients to ease you into bedtime.
Oatmeal cookie smoothie
makes 1 smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond milk
- 2 tablespoons old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup frozen banana pieces
- 1 teaspoon almond butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, plus more for topping
- Pinch of nutmeg
- Pinch of ground ginger
- Pinch of salt
- 1⁄2 teaspoon ashwagandha powder (optional)
- 1⁄2 cup ice
- 1⁄2 teaspoon raw honey (optional)
- Granola, for topping (optional)
Directions
- In a high-speed blender, combine all the ingredients except the granola. Blend for 45 to 60 seconds, until the oats are completely broken down and the mixture is creamy.
- Sprinkle with granola (if using) and cinnamon. Slurp and enjoy!
Reprinted with permission from Super Tonics: 75 Adaptogen-Packed Recipes to Boost Immunity, Sleep, Beauty, and Wellness. Text copyright © 2023 by Meredith Youngson. Photographs copyright © 2023 by Jocelynne Flor. Published by Ten Speed Press, an imprint of Penguin Random House.
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