Chamomile Smoothie Recipe
Craving something sweet after dinner, but it is getting close to bedtime? Try this chamomile smoothie 1-3 hours before bed to calm your senses and prompt relaxation. Chamomile reduces the number of fired signals through the brain’s excitable nervous system. This slows brain activity to prompt calmness and relaxation throughout the body. Not to mention, chamomile is naturally caffeine-free, so it is a great herbal option if you are craving a drink but want to avoid caffeine prior to bed. Smoothies are also a great vehicle for protein powder. So, if your gym routine typically falls later in the evening, try adding protein powder to this smoothie for muscle recovery.
Calming Chamomile Smoothie
Servings: 1 | preparation & cook time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
• 295ml (1 ¼ cup) unsweetened almond milk (or your choice of favourite milk)
• 2 chamomile tea bags
• 15ml (1 tbsp) of flax seeds
• 60ml (¼ cup) steel-cut oats
• 125ml (½ cup) plain Greek yogurt
• 125ml (½ cup) frozen peaches
• 125ml (½ cup) frozen blueberries
• Optional: 1 serving/scoop (according to packaging) vanilla protein powder
Instructions:
- Heat milk and tea bags on stovetop on low-medium heat for 3-5 minutes (do not boil it, just warm it).
- Remove the tea from heat and let it steep with the tea bags in for 10 minutes.
- Remove the tea bags from the milk and place it in the fridge to cool.
- Once the tea is chilled, blend all ingredients in the blender until it is smooth (about 2-4 minutes).
Nutrition | Serving: 1 Smoothie
*Using unsweetened almond milk and no protein powder
Calories: ~310g
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: <1g
Carbohydrates: 32g
Fiber: 9g
Sugar: 13g
Protein: 20g
Adapted fromSweet Chamomile Smoothie
