Whether it’s the stress of Christmas preparations or the excitement of the season keeping you up at night, there’s a solution. Research suggests that certain foods contain nutrients that help you sleep better. This ultimate bedtime smoothie recipe by Jen Hansard of Simple Green Smoothies, combines 6 sleep boosting ingredients in a tasty night-time drink.

Ingredients:

• 38g uncooked old-fashioned rolled oats
• 150g baby spinach
• 120ml brewed chamomile tea (cooled)
• 120ml tart cherry juice (or more tea)
• 1 large banana (fresh or frozen)
• 1 tablespoon almond butter

Method:

1. Blend the uncooked oats until finely ground.
2. Add spinach, chamomile tea, cherry juice, bananas and almond butter to the blender. Puree until smooth.
3. Warm up in a milk pan or microwave. Enjoy.
4. While the holiday season can make it harder to sleep, remember to see a doctor if you have ongoing trouble sleeping or if you’re worried about your sleep.

While the holiday season can make it harder to sleep, remember to see a doctor if you have ongoing trouble sleeping or if you’re worried about your sleep.