9 Comforting Snacks That Help You Sleep and Feel Good

Sometimes you just need a warm hug in the form of these yummy, comforting snacks to help you unwind after a long, busy day. These treats soothe both your taste buds and your mind with healthy ingredients. From warm, cozy options to cool, creamy bites, each snack offers genuine comfort without the guilt and regret!

No-Bake Cookie Dough Bars

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Coated in a crunchy chocolate topping with a soft cookie-like base, these cookie dough bars are perfect for munching. Naturally dairy-free, grain-free, and gluten-free, these no-bake cookie bars can be made into a low-carb dessert as well to make them a healthy swap for a traditional treat.

Get the recipe: Gluten-Free Cookie Dough Bars

Single-Serve Protein Banana Bread

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Made with just 5 main ingredients this single serve banana bread is rich, moist, and packed with 26 grams of protein. Totally flourless, it’s a protein-packed banana bread to use when you’re craving something sweet or need a high-protein snack to get you through the afternoon.

Get the recipe: High Protein Single Serve Banana Bread

2-Minute Choco Chip Mug Cake

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Ready in just 2 minutes this high protein pancake bowl makes for a fueling breakfast on busy mornings. With 34 grams of protein and requires only 3 ingredients, each bite of this mug pancake is soft, sweet, and delicious. To learn more: 3 Ingredient Protein Mug Cake

Dairy-Free Chocolate Fudge Bars

Protein powder chocolate fudge stacked up with chocolate chips on top and more fudge and protein powder behind it.

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

Easy 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

Chewy Cookie Dough Protein 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

Pumpkin Protein Mug Cake

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A quick and easy way to indulge in your favorite pumpkin pie spice seasonings while gaining some energy. This pumpkin protein mug cake is a soft, almost gooey cake with a classic pumpkin comfort flavor and 18 grams of protein. To learn more: Pumpkin Protein Mug Cake

Moist Chocolate Microwave Brownies

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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

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