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    10 Clean Eating Snacks to Curb Late-Night Cravings

    Modified: May 20, 2025 · by Shelby Stover · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

    Forget the chips, these delicious, clean-eating snacks are all about fueling your body while keeping things light and satisfying. These recipes are easy to prep, and won’t leave you feeling sluggish or guilty! Think wholesome ingredients, balanced flavors, and a little something to hit the spot without spiking your blood sugar. So go ahead and snack smarter!

    Paleo Chocolate Fudge

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    With 10 grams of protein per square, this chocolate protein fudge makes a tasty, bite-sized protein dessert! Silky and smooth in texture and made with only six ingredients, this chocolate fudge is naturally paleo. But best of all? It holds together at room temperature for that classic, indulgent, fudge taste.

    Get the recipe: Chocolate Fudge

    Easy Cranberry Protein Balls

    Protein balls with cranberries in a white bowl.
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    A tasty and convenient way to increase your protein intake! These low calorie protein balls are a bite-sized treat perfect for snacking on the go. Made with only four ingredients these snack balls are rich, whipped up in minutes, and make a healthy treat to satisfy your craving.

    To learn more: Low Calorie Cranberry Protein Balls 

    2-Minute Chocolate Mug Brownie

    Chocolate brownie with chocolate chips in a white ramekin with coconut whip cream on top and a spoon in it.
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    With a dense but moist texture, this vegan mug brownie is the perfect craving buster. Made in just 2 minutes and with 16 grams of protein, this protein mug brownie helps you have your cake and eat it too.

    Get the recipe: Mug Brownie

    Gluten-Free Almond Butter Cups

    Three almond butter protein cups stacked with the top having a bite out of it.
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    Super rich and made with easy ingredients these almond butter protein cups make a wicked protein dessert! Naturally dairy-free and gluten-free these little bites are protein-packed and require no baking!

    Get the recipe: Protein-Packed Almond Butter Cups

    Cashew Butter Cookie Dough Bars

    Three homemade protein bars stacked with parchment paper between them and protein powder behind them.
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    An easy and delicious no-bake snack with 12 grams of protein per serving. These cookie dough protein bars are a fun treat to have in the fridge and work as a post-workout snack or an on-the-go snack for busy days. Made with protein powder, cashew butter, and chocolate chips these protein bars are also a hit with kids.

    Get the recipe: Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Protein Bar

    Single-Serve Vegan Apple Cake

    Apple mug cake in a white ramekin with coconut milk on top and spoon in it and apples and cinnamon around it.
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    Indulge in a delicious treat with this high-protein apple mug cake! Made with real apples, vegan protein powder, and rich coconut milk, this apple pie mug cake is a single-serve treat that whips up in just two minutes!

    Get the recipe: Apple Mug Cake

    Chocolate Coconut Energy Balls With Dates

    Chocolate coconut energy balls with dates in a glass bowl with three energy balls beside the bowl and coconut around it
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    Sinfully indulgent but beautifully healthy! These chocolate coconut energy balls with dates are the easiest way to satisfy a sweet tooth. Naturally gluten-free, this date ball recipe is a combination of healthy fats and protein rolled into a bite-size chocolate!

    Get the recipe: Chocolate Coconut Energy Balls

    Banana Chia Pudding with Cinnamon

    Banana chia pudding in a mason jar with a spoon in it and sliced bananas, and cinnamon on top and the jar on a wooden board.
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    Indulge in this creamy banana chia pudding recipe as a make-ahead breakfast or easy snack! This chia pudding recipe is naturally sweetened with bananas and just a hint of pure maple syrup for the perfect flavor combo.

    Get the recipe: Banana Chia Pudding

    Silky Dark Chocolate Almond Butter Cups

    Two fingers holding a chocolate almond butter cup that's been bitten into with more butter cups stacked on parchment paper behind it
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    Only six ingredients in these dark chocolate almond butter cups! Indulge your sweet tooth with a healthy version of a classic. These almond butter cups are a silky, creamy blend of the best flavor.

    Get the recipe: Dairy-Free Dark Chocolate Almond Butter Cups

    Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispies

    Two squares of protein rice krispies topped with chocolate leaning on each other and more in the background.
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    A crunchy, healthy dessert with a high protein twist. These protein rice Krispie treats are a rich combination of peanut butter, maple syrup, and collagen powder to bring you 12 grams of protein and a whole lot of flavor.

    Get the recipe: Peanut Butter Rice Krispies

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