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If you’ve ever found yourself desperately wanting better sleep while simultaneously craving a nighttime snack, or if you're sick of sleep gummies, hot tea, capsules, and powders, this is a unique way to get the benefits of them all in a delicious new way: a sleep smoothie
High cortisol levels from chronic stress can leave your nervous system feeling overstimulated at night, which can show up as racing thoughts, late-night cravings, waking up throughout the night, poor recovery, and that classic “tired but wired” feeling, making lowering your cortisol one of the best things you can do if you struggle with sleep issues.
Every ingredient in this smoothie was intentionally chosen to support relaxation and better sleep naturally. Tart cherry juice naturally contains melatonin, bananas contain magnesium and potassium, almond butter adds healthy fats to help stabilize blood sugar overnight, and the calming herbs in the Cortisol Evening Tea help support a healthier cortisol response before bed.
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What You’ll Need
- ½ cup chilled Cortisol Evening Tea
- ½ cup Tart cherry juice
- ½ frozen banana
- ½ cup frozen cherries
- 1 teaspoon unsweetened almond butter
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How to Make It
- Brew the Cortisol Evening Tea (1 teaspoon of tea to 1 cup of hot water)
- Allow the tea to fully cool
- Add the chilled tea to a blender
- Add the Tart cherry juice, frozen bananas, frozen cherries, and almond butter
- Blend until smooth and creamy
- Pour into your favorite glass and enjoy
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When to drink it
This smoothie is best enjoyed in the evening, about 1–2 hours before bed.
We especially love it on stressful days, after workouts, or anytime late-night cravings hit, but you still want to support restful sleep.
Drink it daily for the best results, especially if you're currently experiencing sleep issues.
Simple Adjustments
- Add a scoop of collagen or protein powder for extra protein, perfect as a meal replacement
- Use peanut butter instead of almond butter if preferred
- Add cinnamon and other spices for a cozy flavor twist, pumpkin spice anyone?
- Prefer it sweeter? Add a drizzle of honey or maple syrup
- Can't do ashwagandha? Swap the Cortisol Evening Tea for our Cortisol Sleep Tea instead, which adds an extra fruity taste
FYI, serving this in a cute smoothie glass somehow makes it taste even better
About the Cortisol Evening Tea
This recipe uses our Cortisol Evening Tea, which is a blend of nervine and adaptogenic herbs that nourish and calm your nervous system, support a healthy stress response, lower high cortisol levels, and ease tension in the body.
The earthy neutral herbal flavor of the Cortisol Evening Tea blends surprisingly well with the cherries and banana, creating a smoothie that tastes fruity, creamy, and comforting while still supporting relaxation naturally.
Can't do ashwagandha? Swap it for the Cortisol Sleep Tea for a fruitier and equally delicious version.
Why These Ingredients Support Sleep
Tart cherry juice has become popular for sleep support because it naturally contains melatonin, the hormone that helps regulate your sleep-wake cycle. Some studies suggest tart cherry juice may help improve sleep quality and duration when consumed regularly.
Bananas are naturally rich in magnesium and potassium, two minerals involved in muscle relaxation and nervous system support. They also contain carbohydrates, which may help support the production of serotonin and melatonin.
Almond butter adds healthy fats and a small amount of protein, which may help stabilize blood sugar overnight. This matters because blood sugar crashes during sleep can sometimes contribute to waking up in the middle of the night.
Combined with calming nervine herbs and adaptogens from the Cortisol Evening Tea, this smoothie becomes a simple and delicious way to help your body shift into rest mode naturally.
Final Note
If you try it and love it, we would love to hear from you. Either send us an email at info@looseleafmarket.com or tag us on your social posts @looseleafteamarket. Happy tea making, and we hope you enjoy this sleep smoothie!
Want more recipes? Check out this tart cherry cooler recipe.
Disclaimer: The information on this website is has been compiled from published sources and is provided only as a guide. While every effort has been taken to ensure that information published on this site is correct and up to date, this is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any illness. Also, although all of our teas are generally regarded as safe, please consult your doctor before trying any herbal remedies, especially if currently using medication, pregnant or breastfeeding.