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7 Vegan Foods That Support Better Sleep (and 7 That Don’t)

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Discover 7 vegan foods that help you sleep better—plus which ones to avoid—\ and enjoy plant-based supper ideas and a sleep-friendly recipe! Getting a restful night’s sleep isn’t just about avoiding screens or caffeine—what you eat for supper plays a huge role. Some plant-based foods contain nutrients that help regulate melatonin and serotonin levels, promoting relaxation and deeper sleep. Others can spike your energy or disrupt digestion, keeping you awake long past bedtime. 🥱 7 Vegan Foods That Support Improved Sleep Cherries – One of the only plant sources of natural melatonin. Tart cherries or juice before bed may help regulate sleep-wake cycles. Kiwi – Rich in serotonin-boosting compounds and antioxidants; studies link kiwi consumption with faster sleep onset. Almonds – Contain magnesium and tryptophan, nutrients linked to improved sleep quality. Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas) – High in magnesium and zinc, which work with tryptophan to support melatonin production. Tofu – A good sou...

Millet Honey Nut Bread Recipe (egg-free, dairy-free)

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COOK together for 30 minutes:  1/3 C. Millet, 1 1/2 C. Water, 1/2 tsp. Salt IN MIXER or Bread Machine: *1/2 C. Warm Water *1 tsp. Sugar *2 tsp. granular Yeast WHEN BUBBLY, stir in: *1/4 C. Oil *1/2 tsp. Salt *1 T. Honey or Light Molasses *1/2 C. Warm Water *1/2 C. Chopped Nuts ADD cooled Millet to the Above. ADD: 4 c. whole wheat Flour MIX and KNEAD 3-4 minutes LET RISE in a greased bowl in a warm place until double in bulk. FORM into 2 loaves. LET RISE until double in bulk again and BAKE at 375F for 45 minutes. *Image from breadmakermachines.com Other bread recipes on this site: Cranberry-Orange Bread by Darlene Blaney, PhD Nutritionist Multi-Grain Sunflower Seed Mineral Bread Recipe, by Wyona Hertwig, Master Baker Grandma's Health Bread Recipe (Adventist Cooking School) Mediterranean Pocket Bread Recipe (Adventist Cooking School)

Multi-Grain Sunflower Seed Mineral Bread Recipe (egg-free, dairy-free)

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This is REAL BREAD-- has substance, flavour, texture-- when you eat it, you feel nourished! IN MIXER or Bread Maker *1 1/2 C. Warm Water *1 T. Molasses *2 tsp.granular Yeast LET STAND while mixing the following dry ingredients: *1/2 C. Raw Sunflower Seeds, ground *1/2 C. Scotch Oats *1/2 tsp. Salt *1/2 C. Rye Flour *2 1/2 C. Whole Wheat Flour *2 T. Gluten Flour *1 tsp. Kelp powder MIX dry ingredients well. ADD to wet mixture. MIXER (Dough Hook 3-5 minutes or KNEAD for 5-6 minutes) until smooth. If dough is too stiff, add 1/4 C. Water or more (Scotch Oats absorb moisture). LET RISE in warm place until double in bulk. PUNCH DOWN and LET RISE until double again. BAKE at 375F about 30-40 minutes OTHER BREAD RECIPES: Spelt and Oat Focaccia Bread (Organic Granny) Savory Plait (Braid) Bread Recipe by Wyona Hertwig, Master Baker Millet-Honey-Nut Bread Recipe by Wyona Hertwig, Master Baker Stone-Milled or Cracked Wheat Bread by Wyona Hertwig, Master Baker G...

Savory Plait Recipe (Braid) (egg-free, dairy-free)

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IN MIXER or Large Bowl: *1 1/4 C. warm Rice or Soy Milk *1 T. Sugar *1 T. Oil *2 tsp. Granular Yeast. Let bubble. COMBINE in a separate bowl: *1/2 tsp. Salt *3 C. Whole Wheat unbleached Flour *1 C. Chickpea Flour ADD liquid and KNEAD dough until soft.  (See Video below about what to do next if you wish). ADD: *1 Onion, chopped *1 red Pepper, finely chopped *1 green Pepper, finely chopped *1 tsp. Chili pepper Continue by folding over and over until vegetables are mixed in. IF dough is too wet and sticky, ADD 1/2 C. Flour and KNEAD COVER and keep in warm place until double in bulk. DIVIDE dough in 2 pieces, flatten, cut in 3 strips to braid PLACE on baking sheet and let double in size again before baking at 375F approximately 40 minutes. BRUSH with seasoned oil. Above is a video showing a method of prepping the dough in a plastic bag, and how to braid it.  You can substitute Wyona's ingredients to those shown in the video.  Have fun!    ...

BEAVER TAILS recipe (egg-free, dairy-free)

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Here is Wyona's VEGAN recipe (i.e., no eggs, no lard). At the bottom of the page you can find the traditional beaver tail recipe on Pinterest -- yummy as well, and a remembrance I have of Newfoundland! IN LARGE BOWL or MIXER: *1 C. Warm Water *1 tsp. Brown Sugar *2 tsp. Granular Yeast *1 tsp. Vanilla *1/4 C. Oil LET STAND while mixing dry ingredients: *2 C. Flour *1/2 tsp. Turmeric Powder *1/2 tsp. Salt *1/4 C. Sugar ADD above to the wet mixture and KNEAD until dough is soft and smooth. LET RISE until double in bulk. PINCH off golf-ball size pieces and roll out into think oval shapes. PLACE on well-greased cookie sheets, prick with fork and sprinkle with Cinnamon-Sugar mixture. BAKE at 350F on middle rack until golden.

Old Fashioned Yeast-Raised Plum Loaf (egg-free, dairy-free)

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Bake up nostalgia with this old-fashioned, yeast-raised plum loaf—a soft, spiced treat filled with raisins and prunes. Perfect with tea or coffee! IN LARGE MIXING BOWL: *1 1/2 C. Boiling Water *1 C. mashed Potatoes *1 C. Brown Sugar LET COOL ADD: *1 T. granular Yeast *1/2 C. Oil or Margerine *2 C. warm Rice or Soy Milk *1 tsp. Salt MIX TOGETHER: *3 C. Flour *1/2 tsp. Nutmeg *1 tsp. Cinnamon *1 C. Raisins *1 C. Prunes, chopped ADD to Yeast mixture to make a soft dough LET RISE about 30 minutes ADD flour to knead into a silky dough FORM INTO LOAVES and put into 2 greased loaf pans LET RISE until double in size BAKE at 350F for 1 hour.

Stone Milled or Cracked Wheat Bread Recipe (Dairy-free, Egg-free)

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CRACKED WHEAT FLOUR: GRIND 2 cups of Wheat berries in high-speed blender IN MIXING BOWL: POUR 3 cups Boiling Water over the Cracked Wheat Flour ADD: *1/4 C. Brown Sugar *1/2 C. Oil *1 tsp. Salt WHEN LUKEWARM, ADD: *2 T. Granular Yeast dissolved in 1/2 C. Warm Water and 1 T. Sugar When bubbly, STIR IN: *5 C. All-purpose Flour, 1 cup at a time TURN OUT onto floured board and knead until smooth. LET RISE until double in bulk. PUNCH DOWN and shape into loaves. Put onto a well-greased cookie sheet or shallow pans. OIL tops. LET RISE AGAIN until approximately double in size. BAKE at 400F for about 45 minutes. A good demonstration of how to knead whole wheat bread: Other Bread Recipes: Millet-Honey-Nut Bread Recipe by Wyona Hertwig, Master Baker Multi-Grain Sunflower Seed Mineral Bread Recipe, by Wyona Hertwig, Master Baker Grandma's Health Bread Recipe (Adventist Cooking School) Mediterranean Pocket Bread Recipe (Adventist Cooking Scho...