This sleep powder combines fast-acting sugars, dairy proteins, and sleep-promoting amino acids/minerals, but uses conventional ingredients and proprietary mineral blends. A clean DIY version eliminates synthetic additives while providing the same sleep-supporting nutrients through organic whole food sources.
Based on: Energy For Sleep Powder
· Makes approximately 30 servings
· Serving: 2.5 tablespoons (36g)
Why This Recipe is Seed Oil Free
Commercial Energy For Sleep Powder from Energy For Sleep often contains inflammatory seed oils like canola, soybean, or sunflower oil. This homemade version replaces them with healthier fats like butter, ghee, coconut oil, or avocado oil — giving you the same great taste without the processed oils.
Provides natural strawberry flavor and color along with vitamin C and antioxidants, eliminating need for artificial flavoring
Unrefined sea salt
24g (about 4 teaspoons) · Redmond Real Salt
Supports adrenal function and electrolyte balance while providing trace minerals absent in refined salt
Aluminum-free baking soda
12g (about 2.5 teaspoons) · Bob's Red Mill Aluminum-Free Baking Soda
Improves powder mixing and provides gentle alkalizing effect to balance the natural acidity from strawberry and dairy
Instructions
Step 1. Prepare your workspace by gathering a large mixing bowl, fine-mesh strainer, digital kitchen scale, and airtight storage containers. Weigh out all ingredients precisely using the scale - accuracy is crucial for consistent nutrition and flavor. Start with the largest ingredient first: measure 420g organic coconut sugar into your mixing bowl. The coconut sugar should flow freely; if clumpy, break apart gently with a fork before measuring.
Step 2. Add the 240g organic heavy cream powder to the bowl with coconut sugar. Cream powder tends to clump, so sift it through a fine-mesh strainer directly into the bowl to prevent lumps. Follow with 180g organic milk powder, also sifted to ensure smooth texture. These dairy powders are the base of your mixture and must be evenly distributed to prevent chalky texture in the final drink.
Step 3. Measure and add 120g pure glycine powder and 60g magnesium glycinate. Glycine is very fine and can create dust clouds, so add slowly while stirring. The magnesium glycinate should be a light, fluffy powder - if yours is chunky or hard, it may have absorbed moisture and should be sifted. These amino acids are the functional heart of the formula, providing the sleep-promoting effects.
Step 4. Add 30g organic strawberry powder, 24g sea salt, and 12g aluminum-free baking soda. The strawberry powder provides both flavor and natural color - don't be alarmed if the mixture takes on a pale pink hue. The salt amount may seem high, but it's necessary to replicate the mineral content and electrolyte balance of the original formula.
Step 5. Using a large whisk or wooden spoon, blend all ingredients thoroughly for 3-4 minutes, scraping sides and bottom of bowl frequently. The mixture should be completely uniform in color with no streaks or pockets of individual ingredients. Pay special attention to incorporating the fine powders (glycine, magnesium) which can settle or clump together. If you notice any lumps, press them against the bowl side with your spoon and whisk again.
Step 6. For final homogenization, pass the entire mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a second large bowl, then whisk once more. This extra step ensures professional smoothness and prevents any grittiness in the final drink. The finished powder should be light pink in color, smell pleasantly of strawberries, and have a fine, uniform texture similar to protein powder.
Step 7. Transfer immediately to airtight containers - glass jars with tight-fitting lids work best. Fill containers completely to minimize air exposure, which can cause clumping and flavor degradation. Label with contents, batch date, and usage instructions. To use: stir 36g (2.5 level tablespoons) into 8-12 oz warm (not hot) water or milk 30-60 minutes before bedtime. Start with warm liquid to help powder dissolve completely, then add ice if you prefer it cold. Stir vigorously for 30 seconds until no powder settles at the bottom.
Storage
Store in airtight containers in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Properly stored, the powder will maintain potency for 12-18 months. If powder becomes clumpy due to humidity, break apart gently with a fork or re-sift before use. Do not refrigerate as condensation will cause clumping.