Need a Nod-Off Nudge? Try These Sleep-Inducing Recipes

Soybeans have tryptophan, tofu is made from soybeans, and tofu is the base of this smoothie. What we're trying to say is, if you drink this at night, this might be a snooze-smoothie. A snoozie.

We knew tuna was chock full of vitamin D, but did you know it's loaded with tryptophan, too? Make a healthy tuna salad or any of these tasty tuna recipes.

Use the sleeping-powers of tryptophan in lean beef by making this Spicy Thai Beef Salad at dinner time.

Beans truly are a magical fruit — they can aid in weight loss, and they're a great source of protein. As if you needed another reason to love them, bean and lentils can help you fall asleep. White beans are chief among the snooze-inducing beans, so try this white and black bean soup, or this nutritious black bean mango salad, or any of these healthy garbanzo bean recipes.

Oats are another sleepytime superstar, which is why oatmeal is such a great bedtime snack. The tryptophan induces feelings of calm, and melatonin in oats helps you stay asleep. Try these oatmeal recipes or overnight oats.

Eggs are such a super food: they're packed in protein, vitamins, and iron. As you probably guessed, they're also high in tryptophan, which breaks them out of the breakfast mold and makes them a great nightcap or dinner option. Try a baked egg in a ham cup, or any of these healthy egg recipes.