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Eating desserts at night is generally avoided as the sugars in them can spike blood sugar levels. Many know this fact, but those who are die-hard sweet-toothed can find it difficult to keep their minds clear from thoughts of delectable sweets, especially in the middle of the night when they are craving something sweet and good.
Luckily, there are desserts that can actually help you wind down and induce sleep hormones. This post is all about those indulging milk desserts you can make at home and savour as much as you like. These desserts contain ingredients known for inducing sleep and improving sleep patterns, so you won't wake up in the middle of sleep too often.
Milk is the principal ingredient in these recipes, which is considered a good source of tryptophan, an amino acid that aids melatonin production. Secretion of melatonin tells the body to sleep and relax. Along with this, many other ingredients like kiwi, banana, chia seeds, and so on are helpful in the secretion of melatonin. Try these indulgent desserts today and have a restful night’s sleep.
7 Milk Desserts That Assist In Better Sleep
1) Whole Wheat Bread French Toast
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Whole wheat helps keep the body feeling full and also provides an energy boost. Making melt-in-your-mouth French toast with it is a perfect late-night treat to satisfy the sweet tooth. Add spices like cinnamon and cardamom to enhance the flavour.
2) Green Tea Popsicle
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Green tea is one of the best therapeutic herbs that aids sleep. It can also make indulging sweet treats like pudding and popsicles. If you have a habit of waking up in the middle of the night, make popsicles with green tea by combining green tea, sugar substitute and milk and set in the fridge. You can also try making ice cream.
3) Chia Seeds Pudding
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Chia seeds are also an excellent sleep aid, as they contain tryptophan and other nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids and magnesium. To make a luscious pudding, boil chia seeds in milk along with a sugar substitute and set it in the fridge before serving.
4) Banana Almond Ice Cream
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Bananas and almonds are both great sources of tryptophan, which eases the body and makes it feel full while inducing sleep. Combining these ingredients in delicious ice cream is how you can make a decadent sweet treat for late-night cravings.
5) Kiwi Milkshake
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Kiwi contains melatonin, which helps regulate circadian rhythm and aids in sleeping. You can make many things with kiwi, but one that is healthy and tasty at the same time is a glass full of shakes. Blend kiwis and milk together and serve it cold.
6) Oats Kheer
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Oats kheer or Oats Payasam can be made by combining bananas and almonds with oats. Oats are also a source of tryptophan and magnesium. Together, these ingredients form a fulfilling recipe that helps keep you full and helps you wind down.
7) Cinnamon Maple Pudding
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Cinnamon has cinnamaldehyde which helps in getting relief from insomnia and improving sleep quality. Make a decadent cinnamon pudding by mixing in cinnamon powder with milk and vanilla essence and savour it with joy when the cravings call.
These milk desserts will improve your sleep and also satisfy your sweet tooth. Along with being extremely delicious, they are incredibly easy to make with just a handful of ingredients that come together in no time.
