Nighttime feed
The 'Nighttime Feed' is a comforting, warm dish traditionally enjoyed in parts of the United Kingdom and Ireland as a late-night or pre-bed snack. It typically consists of a simple combination of warm milk, oats or bread, and a sweetener like honey or sugar, sometimes with a pinch of nutmeg or cinnamon. It's designed to be easy to digest and promote a restful sleep.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is moderately high in carbohydrates from the oats or bread and the added sugar, providing a gentle energy source. It offers key nutrients like calcium and vitamin D from the milk, along with some fiber and B vitamins from the oats, with a rough calorie ballpark of 200-250 kcal per serving.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 230 kcal |
| Protein | 8 g |
| Carbs | 35 g |
| Fat | 6 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 12 g |
| Sodium | 95 mg |
| Calcium | 280 mg |
| Phosphorus | 180 mg |
| Potassium | 320 mg |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 µg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.9 µg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.3 mg |
| Magnesium | 45 mg |
| Zinc | 1.2 mg |
Per 1 bowl (300 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, the 'Nighttime Feed' is rooted in the idea of a 'supper' or 'afore ye go' snack, believed to prevent hunger pangs during the night and aid sleep. Nutritionally, the combination of tryptophan from milk and complex carbs from oats is thought to support the body's production of serotonin and melatonin, hormones associated with relaxation and sleep.
