10 Nighttime Snacks That Keep Blood Sugar Steady

Now that you’re off the clock, it’s tempting to grab the first sugary thing you see in the pantry, but we both know that leads to a restless night. These nighttime snacks are the perfect mix of flavors to keep you feeling leveled out and happy until breakfast. From lightning-quick mug cakes to easy no-bake treats, each recipe helps you enjoy every second of your hard-earned peace and quiet!

Salted Chocolate Protein Mug Cake

Chocolate protein pwoder mug cake topped with peanut butter and coconut whippe cream in a white mug on a blue linen. — Photo credit: Fit as a Mama Bear

The perfect way to indulge a craving! This protein powder mug cake is made into salted chocolate bliss to give you maximum indulgence and fuel. All you need is 7 ingredients and 75 seconds in the microwave and you’ll be enjoying a slice of warm mini cake!

Get the recipe: Salted Chocolate Mug Cake

Peanut Butter Fudge

Peanut butter protein fudge squares lined up with more heart shaped fudge on a blue linen behind them. — Photo credit: Fit as a Mama Bear

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

Low-Carb Cookie Dough Bars

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

Creamy Salted Chocolate Fudge

Creamy and smooth this keto chocolate fudge is made from only eight ingredients and is naturally dairy-free. Sweetened with just a hint of maple syrup each square of fudge has only 3 net grams of carbs.

Get this recipe: Dairy Free Salted Chocolate Keto Fudge

Chocolate Chia Pudding

dairy-free chocolate pudding in a white ramekin with coconut whip cream on top and a spoon pulling out of the pudding — Image Credit: Fit as a Mama Bear

Creamy and sinfully rich this sugar-free chocolate pudding has only four ingredients! Sweetened naturally with bananas this dairy-free pudding will put the boxed versions to shame! To learn more: Sugar-Free Chocolate Chia Pudding

Salted Caramel Protein Fluff

Jar of caramel protein fluff topped with caramel sauce. — Image Credit: Fit as a Mama Bear

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

Protein-Packed Chocolate Mousse

Combining the rich flavor of chocolate with the nutritional benefits of protein powder, this protein mousse recipe is a great way to satisfy your sweet tooth! To learn more: Chocolate Protein Mousse

Dairy-Free Peanut Butter Cups

Four chocolate peanut butter cups stacked together with fingers placing the last one with a bite out of it on top — Photo credit: Fit as a Mama Bear

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: Peanut Butter Protein Cups

Homemade Mini Snickers Bar

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Curb your sweet tooth with these vegan snickers! With a chewy chocolate base and topped with homemade caramel sauce and peanuts, this gluten-free candy bar makes the perfect no-bake dessert!

Get the recipe: Homemade Vegan Snickers

Gluten-Free Mini Protein Brownies

Three two-bite protein brownies stacked on top of each other with more in the background. — Photo Credit: Fit as a Mama Bear

The perfect blend of a crispy outer shell and a dense, fudgy inside. These chocolate protein brownies are gobbled up in no time! Naturally dairy and gluten-free, the best part about these bite-sized brownies is that they’re high in protein too!

Get the recipe: 2-Bite Protein Brownies