Bed time yogurt bars recipe
You dream of a perfect night sleep ? What if we told you that a delicious pre-bead snack could help you sleep better...
No, you're not dreaming! A snack right before bed can promote restful sleep. By giving your body a few grams of protein and a little carbs, you put yourself in a situation where sleep can become much more attainable.
Which is why these frozen yogurt barks recipe are absolutely perfect for you who want to sleep better. Actually, the secret lies in a very specific ingredient in the recipe, Botanica Sleep Better Perfect Protein Elevated.
Despite its 20 grams of plant-based protein, its sweet vanilla flavor and its high digestibility, what is most interesting about this protein is rather that it contains 3 superfoods known to promote better sleep. A full serving gives you 500mg of passionflower to improve sleep quality, 250mg of tart cherry, a natural source of melatonin, and 300mg of magnesium to help soothe body and mind
If the content of Sleep Better Perfect Protein Elevated is very reassuring, the ingredients of this recipe are just as much. No added sugar or fat, dairy free and 100% vegan.
Makes 2 servings | Prep time: 15 minutes | Freeze time: 2 hours
Ingredients for bed time yogurt bars recipe
Blueberry-lavender infusion
- 3 cups frozen blueberries
- 15 drops monk fruit liquid sweetener
- 3 tsp culinary lavender
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Yogourt bars
- 2 cups unsweetened coconut yogurt
- 1/4 cup Sleep Better Perfect Protein Elevated
- 4 tbsp blueberry-lavender infusion
- 20 drops monk fruit liquid sweetener
Topping
- 3-5 tsp blueberry-lavender infusion
- 1/2 cup mixed fresh berries
- 3 tbsp slivered almonds
Instructions for bed time yogurt bars recipe
Pour the frozen blueberries into a medium-sized pot. Add the culinary lavender, monk fruit sweetener and 1/4 tsp vanilla extract. Bring to a boil and let simmer for 5-8 minutes. Use a fork to break down the blueberries and let the liquid thicken slightly. Pull off the heat.
Next, strain the blueberry-lavender infusion by putting it through a fine wire mesh strainer. Set the liquid aside.
Pour the coconut yogurt, 4 tbsp blueberry lavender infusion, Sleep Better Perfect Protein Elevated, and monk fruit sweetener into a medium-sized bowl. Stir well.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Pour on the yogurt mixture and spread out evenly using a spoon.
Sprinkle with some more blueberry-lavender infusion and swirl using a straw or top of the spoon. Top with cut fresh berries of choice and sprinkle with slivered almonds.
Freeze for 2 hours.
Break into pieces once frozen. Store in an air-tight container in the freezer for up to 2 weeks.
Enjoy right before bed time and abandon yourself to a restful night sleep.
Recipe by Botanica
