Good Night - Bliss Balls

In this no-bake recipe you will find delicious sleep aiding ingredients in this easy recipe: almond butter, oats, banana, walnuts and honey as a sweetener and helping hand to support your brain to produce melatonin.

Here some nutrients that will put you to sleep:

MAGNESIUM supports healthy melatonin synthesis in the brain and promotes muscular relaxation.

Found in: Almonds, quinoa, lettuce, spinach, and kale, bananas

TRYPTOPHAN is an essential dietary amino acid that the body uses to produce serotonin and melatonin, chemicals that help to regulate sleep.

Found in: Turkey and lean meat, dairy products, quinoa, bananas

MELATONIN your body produces melatonin, but you can also find it in various foods:

Tart cherry, eggs, rice, barley and oats, nuts, kiwi, dairy products, honey - helps the body produce melatonin.

R E C I P E

Ingredients:

• 1 medium banana 

• ¼ cup almond butter 

• 2 tbsp honey 

• Pinch of salt 

• 1 ½ cups oats 

• ¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut, plus more for rolling 

• ¼ cup finely chopped toasted walnuts 

Method

1. In a large bowl, mash the banana thoroughly and stir in almond butter, honey, and salt until combined.

2. Add the oats, coconut, and walnuts until mixed. Refrigerate the  mixture for 1-2 hours, then roll into 12 balls.  

3. Roll each bite in shredded coconut.

Spoil yourself with these delicious treats and enjoy your evening.

Sweet dreams!