This registered dietitian says making a magnesium-rich almond butter board before bed might help you get better sleep.
But how could we make a butter board thats equal parts functional, plant-based, and exceedingly delicious?
Enter almond butter boards.
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Plus, she adds thatnuts, like almonds, also contain melatonin, aka the coveted sleep hormone.
So, how exactly do you make an almond butter board?
registered dietitian and prenatal and postnatal health expert
Finally, get creative with toppings; feel free to follow their recipe or layer whatever suits your palette.
What other sleep-promoting ingredients would an RD add to an almond butter board?
Of course, many other varieties of nuts also pack great benefits for making sleep-boosting butter boards.
If you need some extra inspo, here are10 of our favorite high-protein nut butteroptions to choose from.
Now, on to our favorite part: the toppings.
As we mentioned, nuts definitely have this RDs stamp of approval.
So, why not add them as a garnish, too?
Enjoying walnuts will also provide additional magnesium, zinc, and melatonin.
But whats Manakers favorite sleep-inducing secret ingredient?
registered dietitian and prenatal and postnatal health expert
Heres a hint: Its spudtastic.
Sweet potatoes pair surprisingly well with nut butters.
According to her, thebody uses serotonin to make melatoninaka the perfect recipe for sweet dreams.
She makes her own DIY sweet potato toast by drizzling thinly-sliced sweet potatoes with EVOO and baking until crispy.
For some sweetness and color, kiwis can be a nice addition to your board.
Sprinkling low-sugar granola on your board can help you get some quality sleep as well.
And the fiber in them helps make this food satisfying too, she points out.
So, how does an RD really feel about PB?
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