Rediscover deep, restorative sleep with this fruity dessert in a glasscreation MyMenoChef dedicated to the well-being of women in perimenopause. This dessert is not only delicious, but it also acts as a truly soothing ritual for your nervous system.
The secret? Kiwi, known for its natural ability to boost serotonin production (the happiness hormone and precursor to sleep), combined with oats,a cereal rich in melatonin. Paired with the sweetness of a light almond pastry cream, these superfoods help regulate your sleep cycles while satisfying your sugar cravings in a healthy, low-GI.
Why this recipe is perfect for you:
- Sleep aid: The kiwi-oat duo promotes a gentle transition to sleep.
- Skin radiance: The high vitamin C content of strawberries and kiwis supports collagen production.
- Satiety & Blood Sugar: Oat fibers prevent nighttime cravings and stabilize blood sugar levels.
Ingredients
The fruits
Pastry cream
Oat and almond crunch
Preparation
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Pastry cream
Heat the milk with the vanilla. In a bowl, whisk the eggs with the sugar. Add the flour and mix well to avoid lumps. Pour the hot milk over the mixture, stir well, then return to low heat. Thicken, stirring constantly, for 2-3 minutes. Let cool completely (cover with plastic wrap, pressing it directly onto the surface to prevent a skin from forming).
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Oat crunch
In a pan, toast the oats and flaked almonds in coconut oil for 2 or 3 minutes. Stir well until the oats are crispy. Let cool.
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Assembling the glass jar
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Peel the kiwis and slice them thinly. Hull the strawberries and slice them.
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Place a layer of kiwis in individual glass jars.
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Cover with a layer of vanilla pastry cream.
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Add a layer of strawberries. Sprinkle a thin layer of the oat and almond brittle.
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Repeat the process and finish with a thin layer of cream if you have any left.
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Finalization
Place in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours. Just before serving, generously sprinkle the oat crumble on top to keep it crisp.
Note
kiwi . in the evening is an open secret for improving sleep quality: it helps you fall asleep quickly. Oats,meanwhile, provide fiber that stabilizes nighttime blood sugar levels, thus preventing those sweaty awakenings caused by reactive hypoglycemia
