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Tart Cherry Sleep Smoothie

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This smoothie is the perfect dessert or pre-bedtime snack! It’s full of healthy fats, protein, and complex carbs so it won’t spike your blood sugar before bed. Plus, the key ingredient is tart cherry juice!  Did you know tart cherry juice can improve the quality of your sleep and help you sleep longer? It has been shown to boost your body’s production of melatonin, the hormone that helps regulate the sleep-wake cycle. Read more about it here! Try about 4 tbsp of juice before bed or enjoy this sleepy time smoothie!

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Ingredients:

  • ¼ cup plain greek yogurt or coconut yogurt 

  • ½  cup tart cherry juice

  • ½ banana

  • 1 tbsp almond butter

  • Handful of ice cubes

Directions

  • Blend until smooth and enjoy before bed