10 Light Snacks for Better Sleep and Weight Loss

Late-night snacking can work for you, not against you, when done with intention. These light, nourishing snack options offer calm energy and help ease your body into rest after a long, stressful day. They’re gentle, simple, and won’t leave you feeling overly full before bed. Plus, they align with a weight-conscious lifestyle! Sleep better, feel lighter, and enjoy your nights with ease.

Healthy Cranberry Balls

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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

Paleo Chocolate Freezer Fudge

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

Make-Ahead Nutty Granola

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An easy, make-ahead protein snack! This high-protein granola recipe is a crunchy, nutty mixture of all the right things and no protein powder! Use it as a healthy smoothie topper, in a yogurt parfait or enjoy the homemade granola recipe as an easy, healthy breakfast all on its own.

Get the recipe: High Protein Granola

Gluten-Free No-Bake Bliss Balls

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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 With Dates

Strawberry and Cream Yogurt Parfait

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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

4-Ingredient 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 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

Crunchy Cinnamon Granola

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Once you try this homemade crunchy cinnamon granola you'll never go back! Loaded with healthy nuts and seeds and flavored with caramel-like almond butter.

Get the recipe: Crunchy Granola

Gluten-Free Chocolate Macadamia Balls

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Light, energizing, and simple to make. These macadamia nut protein balls are naturally gluten-free and made without peanut butter! Made with vegan protein powder these no-bake protein balls are topped in crunchy almonds for maximum flavor. To learn more: Chocolate Macadamia Protein Balls

Easy 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