Late-Night Hunger? Try These 10 Snacks for Better Sleep and Less Cravings

The right evening snacks can actually help you sleep better while keeping those midnight munchies at bay. These late-night bites are gentle, filling, and made with ingredients that work with your body, not against your sleep. Whether you’re up late working, unwinding after a long day, or just need a little something before bed, these options can help you feel full without overdoing it.

Easy Sticky Chocolate Protein 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

Chocolate Coconut Energy Balls With Dates

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

High Protein Chocolate Fluff

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Indulge in all the creaminess of double chocolate with this one-minute vegan protein fluff. Made with vegan protein powder and sweetened with maple syrup, this chocolate protein fluff makes the perfect high-protein snack idea.

Get the recipe: Vegan Double Chocolate Protein Fluff

No-Bake Cookie Dough Balls

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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

Silky 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

Creamy Greek Yogurt Pudding

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Rich, creamy, and made in just 5 minutes this Greek yogurt protein pudding is the ultimate high protein snack recipe. Easy to customize and with a whopping 37 grams of protein, this recipe is a delicious, fueling snack any time of day. To learn more: Greek Yogurt Protein Pudding

Vegan Chocolate 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

Dairy-Free Chocolate Truffles

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Creamy and rich these protein truffles are a hit for any occasion! Made using dairy-free chocolate chips and thickened with protein powder, these chocolate truffles have a healthy but indulgent twist.

Get the recipe: Chocolate Protein Truffles

Healthy Baked Yogurt

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A delicious, high-protein snack or crazy simple protein dessert. This baked yogurt is loaded with rich vanilla flavor wrapped into a warm, custard-like filling. The easiest way to amp up your protein and enjoy what you eat.

Get the recipe: High Protein Baked Yogurt

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups

With 9 grams of protein per peanut butter cup, you can indulge in your favorite dessert without any guilt. These chocolate protein peanut butter cups make the perfect addition to the dessert table.

Get the recipe: Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups