10 Late-Night Treats That Won’t Mess with Blood Sugar or Sleep

Make peace with your midnight snacking habit and enjoy these late-night treats without sacrificing your sleep. These treats are light, simple, and made with ingredients that help you wind down before hitting the bed. From creamy chocolate fixes to fluffy, yummy bites, each one is your ticket to guilt-free evening munching!

Cherry Vanilla Oatmeal Balls

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Made with only 6 ingredients these cherry vanilla energy bites make the perfect snack for toddlers! These easy energy balls are soft, refreshing, and fueling. Plus, these cherry energy bites require no baking, save time in the kitchen and keep up your energy!

Get the recipe: Cherry Vanilla Energy Bites

Rich and Creamy Chocolate Pudding

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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

Dairy-Free Cookie Dough Smoothie Bowl

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Rich and creamy with bites of cookie bliss, this cookie dough smoothie bowl is the perfect way to fuel up and crush a craving. Made with frozen banana and coconut milk for ultra thickness, this cookie dough protein smoothie makes every day just a little bit better.

Get the recipe: High Protein Cookie Dough Smoothie Bowl

Nut-Free Chocolate Protein Bars

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An easy, healthy no-bake snack to keep on hand! These homemade nut-free protein bars are made with vegan protein powder to make a healthy snack or fueling post-workout option. To learn more: Nut-Free Chocolate Protein Bars

Peanut Butter Freezer Fudge

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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

Peanut Butter and Chocolate Date Bark

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A 4-ingredient recipe that’s the best kind of flavor combination. This date bark recipe is swirled with peanut butter and chocolate to make for a rich, crunchy indulgence that you won’t want to share.

Get the recipe: Dairy-Free Date Bark

Frozen Greek Yogurt Protein Bars

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Creamy, refreshing, and with 13 grams of protein, these frozen yogurt protein bars make for a delicious snack any time of the day. Swirled with peanut butter and chocolate chips for the ultimate flavor combo, these Greek yogurt protein bars are a high-protein snack you’ll make over and over.

Get the recipe: Frozen Yogurt Protein Bars

Dark Chocolate Almond Butter Cups

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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

2-Minute Funfetti Protein Mug Cake

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The perfect single-serving dessert? Have a sweet craving? Satisfy your craving in just 2 minutes. This protein mug cake makes dessert an everyday occurrence.

Get the recipe: Protein Mug Cake

Easy Salted Caramel Protein Fluff

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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