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    10 Delicious Bedtime Snacks That Won’t Keep You Up

    Modified: Aug 25, 2025 · by Shelby Stover · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

    Late-night hunger can sneak up on anyone, but choosing the wrong snack often leads to restless sleep. These smart snack choices are designed to curb those evening munchies while actually supporting better sleep! Think creamy combinations to light bites that won't leave you feeling stuffed, these healthy options are simple, guilt-free, and won't throw off your sleep cycle.

    No-Bake Coconut Bliss Balls

    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 Balls

    Healthy Funfetti Mug Cake

    Hand holding a white mug on a yellow linen with a protein mug cake in it topped with dairy-free whip cream and sprinkles.
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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

    Protein-Packed Double Chocolate Fluff

    Glass bowl with chocolate protein fluff drizzled with chocolate powder and topped with whole30 whipped cream with protein powder behind it.
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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

    Easy 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

    No-Bake Cookie Dough Balls

    paleo cookie dough ball being held between fingers with more in a bowl
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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

    Chocolate Banana Chia Pudding

    Chocolate chia pudding in a jar with whole30 whipped cream and bananas on top.
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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

    Rich Chocolate Protein Truffles

    White chocolate coated truffles in a blue bowl with protein powder and a truffle on purple muffin cup beside it
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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

    Vanilla Berry Baked Yogurt

    Two ramekins of baked yogurt with blueberries in a bowl with a spoon
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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

    Dairy-Free Strawberry and Cream Parfait

    Two mason jars with dairy-free yogurt parfaits layered with yogurt, berries, and granola on a cutting board.
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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

    Moist 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

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