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Banana-Mango ParfaitSleep 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 old 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 Tbsp. 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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