In the evening, it’s easy to be tempted by snacks and sweets. As exhaustion sets in, all you crave is something sweet to enjoy while relaxing on the couch.
While it’s important to be mindful of sugar intake for maintaining healthy skin and overall wellness, I recommend considering a serving of spiced oatmeal with almonds as a nourishing evening snack. This option not only supports your health but also helps to stabilize blood sugar and insulin levels.
Stable Blood Sugar
The oatmeal has no added sugar and gets its sweetness from Sukrin Gold, a natural sugar substitute that the body can’t convert to energy. This helps prevent the harmful effects of sugar on your body and overall health. You’ll also have great energy the next day, allowing you to skip breakfast if desired, which can help maintain a lean and toned body.
Optimizes Sleep Quality and Recovery
Oats and almonds are incredibly potent foods that play a crucial role in boosting the production of key sleep-enhancing hormones such as serotonin and tryptophan. By incorporating these nutrient-dense foods into your daily diet, you can not only fall asleep more swiftly but also experience a marked improvement in the overall quality of your sleep. This is particularly true when compared to the effects of consuming sugary snacks or candy right before bedtime, which can disrupt your sleep patterns.
The spices cardamom, ginger, and cinnamon are active antioxidants that fight free radicals. They are taken directly from the spice shelf and are in powder form, making it super easy to add these wonderful flavors to the oatmeal and get the health benefits without it being complicated or expensive.
For the best results, it’s recommended to consume oatmeal about two hours before going to bed, allowing the body enough time to absorb it before sleep.
Recipe
• 80 g oatmeal
• 20 g chopped almonds
• 1 tsp Sukrin Gold
• A little salt
• Cardamom
• Ginger
• Cinnamon
• 2 dl water
• 2 minutes at 1000 Watts in the microwave
• Stir in 1/2 dl oat drink
Contains approximately 20 grams of protein.
You can explore different combinations and ratios of ingredients to find what works best for you. For instance, instead of using traditional oats, you might consider using muesli as a nutritious alternative. Muesli often contains a blend of grains, nuts, seeds, and dried fruit, adding both flavor and texture to your dish. Experimenting with these substitutions can help you discover new tastes and enhance the overall nutritional profile of your meals.
