9 High-Protein Snacks Perfect for a Good Night’s Sleep

Late-night hunger can seriously mess with your sleep, but reaching for the wrong snack can make things even worse. Instead of grabbing sugary treats that spike blood sugar, try these high-protein, sleep-friendly snacks that keep you full without the crash. With these delicious, easy-to-make options, you can fuel your body and drift off peacefully!

Single Serving Peanut Butter Cookie

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With 30 grams of protein, this single serving protein cookie is a healthy way to indulge a craving. Made with a peanut butter and chocolate chip flavor, this protein cookie can be whipped up and enjoyed in just 10 minutes. To learn more: Single Serving Protein Cookie

Dairy-Free Silky Chocolate Protein Fudge

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Indulge in this protein powder fudge recipe knowing you’re both fueling your body and curbing a craving! This chocolate protein fudge is silky smooth in texture, dairy-free, and hits you with 5 grams of protein per square. Get the recipe: Vegan Protein Fudge

Easy Peanut Butter Chia Pudding

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Creamy, delicious, and easy to make! This protein powder chia pudding is swirled with creamy peanut butter, topped with chocolate chips and packs in 19 grams of protein.

Get the recipe: Peanut Butter Chia Pudding

No-Bake Cookie Dough Bites

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Secretly healthy, no-bake cookie dough protein balls! Made with vanilla vegan protein powder, these protein balls are soft, chewy, and taste as if you’re licking the batter from the spoon.

Get the recipe: No-Bake Cookie Dough Protein Balls

Vanilla Peanut Butter Bars

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Easy to make, these vanilla peanut butter protein bars make a tasty post-workout snack! Made with vegan protein powder and creamy peanut butter this homemade protein bar recipe is great on-the-go and for meal prep!

Get the recipe: Vanilla Peanut Butter Protein Bars

Gluten-Free PB and Jam Protein Balls

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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

5-Ingredient Sticky Chocolate Pudding

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With 13 grams of protein per bowl, this chocolate protein pudding recipe makes the perfect bedtime snack! Made with only five ingredients protein pudding is an easy way to bump up your intake for the day.

Get the recipe: Sticky Chocolate Protein Pudding

Comforting Pumpkin Protein Mug Cake

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A quick and easy way to indulge in your favorite pumpkin pie spice seasonings while gaining some energy. This pumpkin protein mug cake is a soft, almost gooey cake with a classic pumpkin comfort flavor and 18 grams of protein. To learn more: Pumpkin Protein Mug Cake

Rich Chocolate Chia Pudding with Banana

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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