Banana-Mango Parfait
Banana-Mango Parfait ~ Natures Health Foods
Sleep Soundly with a Banana-Mango Parfait Eating the right combination of foods in the evening is one of the keys to ensuring a restful night. And this recipe is sooooo much more exotic than a plain ole glass of warm milk. Banana, mango, and fat-free ricotta cheese provide the perfect combo of tryptophan and carbohydrates. Very Yummy! Ingredients Required; 1 med. ripe mango, peeled and cubed. 2 Tbs. sugar. 1 c. fat-free ricotta cheese.
1 lg. banana, thinly sliced. 1 1/2 Tbsp. mint leaves. Preparation;
1. Purée mango and sugar in food processor or blender until smooth. 2. Spoon 2 tablespoons of ricotta cheese into 3 parfait glasses. Top with banana slices, a few spoonfuls of mango sauce, and 1/2 teaspoon of mint. Top with riccotta cheese, banana slices, mango sauce, and mint. Repeat one more time. Makes 3 (1/2 c each) Serving Per Serving: 184 cal, 8 g pro, 37 g carb, 0 g fat, 0 g sat fat, 13 mg chol, 2 g fiber, 89 mg sodium. Prep Time: 5 minutes Super-nutrients Tryptophan This amino acid, found in many protein-rich foods, is necessary for your brain to make serotonin, the neurotransmitter best known for creating feelings of calm and making you sleepy.
Carbohydrates Combining tryptophan-rich foods with ample carbohydrates ensures that the amino acid makes its way to the brain.
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