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    10 Bedtime Snacks That Help You Relax and Stay on Track

    Modified: Jan 22, 2026 · by Shelby Stover · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

    Looking for a small bite to help transition from "mom mode" to "relaxation mode" without waking up feeling heavy? These snack ideas are perfect for a late-night bite that leaves you feeling light and ready for a great night’s rest. They’re easy to make, cozy to eat, and exactly what your evenings have been missing. Because winding down should be delicious and guilt-free!

    Salted Caramel Protein Fluff

    Jar of caramel protein fluff topped with caramel sauce.
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    Topped with homemade caramel sauce, this vegan protein fluff recipe makes an indulgent but healthy bedtime snack! Made with vegan protein powder, it has a cloud-like consistency that leaves you feeling light but satiated. To learn more: Salted Caramel Protein Fluff

    Chocolate Chip Mug Cake

    white mug with chocolate chip mug cake in it on a wooden cutting board and a whisk and coconut cream behind it.
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    Need a quick and easy snack that’s gluten-free and high in protein? This chocolate chip mug cake has your name on it!

    Get the recipe: Chocolate Chip Mug Cake

    Dairy-Free Chocolate Pudding

    Chocolate protein pudding with chocolate sauce on top in a jar with a spoon.
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    The ultimate craving buster. This chocolate protein pudding is made in just minutes and with only 4 ingredients. It’s deliciously rich, thick, and totally dairy-free. Use it as a dessert-like snack when you’re craving sweets but still want to rock your goals.

    Get the recipe: Chocolate Pudding 

    Salted Chocolate Keto Fudge

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    Creamy and smooth this keto chocolate fudge is made from only eight ingredients and is naturally dairy-free. Sweetened with just a hint of maple syrup each square of fudge has only 3 net grams of carbs.

    Get this recipe: Dairy Free Salted Chocolate Keto Fudge

    Strawberry and Cream Parfait

    Two mason jars with dairy-free yogurt parfaits layered with yogurt, berries, and granola on a cutting board.
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    This strawberry and cream yogurt parfait makes a healthy, make-ahead breakfast recipe or snack idea for toddlers. Made with fresh or frozen strawberries, dairy-free yogurt, and sweetened natural honey. A tasty and simple meal prep recipe!

    Get the recipe: Strawberry and Cream Yogurt Parfait

    Easy Peanut Butter Protein Fudge

    Peanut butter protein fudge squares lined up with more heart shaped fudge on a blue linen behind them.
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    Soft, salted, and the perfect protein dessert. This peanut butter protein fudge will be hard to put down. A freezer fudge recipe that requires no tempering but makes the perfect midday treat. Dairy-free, paleo, and high-protein to give you some fuel at the same time.

    Get the recipe: Peanut Butter Protein Fudge

    Banana Chocolate Chia Pudding

    dairy-free chocolate pudding in a white ramekin with coconut whip cream on top and a spoon pulling out of the pudding
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    Creamy and sinfully rich this sugar-free chocolate pudding has only four ingredients! Sweetened naturally with bananas this dairy-free pudding will put the boxed versions to shame! To learn more: Sugar-Free Chocolate Chia Pudding 

    Peanut Butter and Jam Balls

    Peanut butter and jam protein balls drizzled with jam on parchment paper
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    Gluten-free protein balls drizzled with jam to make a tasty, no-bake snack! These no-bake balls contain 11 grams of protein per serving, making them a high-protein choice for busy days.

    Get the recipe: Peanut Butter and Jam Protein Balls

    Chocolate Chia Pudding with Banana

    Chocolate chia pudding in a jar with whole30 whipped cream and bananas on top.
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    Creamy, rich, and sweetened with fruit! This chocolate chia pudding is a great make-ahead breakfast recipe or energizing snack. 8 grams of plant-based protein, no dairy, and all the indulgence of a chocolate treat. To learn more: Chocolate Chia Pudding with Banana

    Choco Peanut Butter Energy Balls

    peanut butter chocolate protein balls with a spoonful of peanut butter, ice cream scoop and kitchen towel around
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    The EASIEST way to take in some extra protein is with these 3 ingredient protein balls. Made without oats and sweetened naturally with maple syrup, these chocolate peanut butter balls are easy to snack on. To learn more: 3-Ingredient Protein Balls

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