10 Nighttime Treats That Taste Sweet But Won’t Spike Sugar

Does a sweet tooth hit you right as you settle down for the night? You don't have to battle that nightly urge! These simple, fast late-night snack recipes use healthy ingredients designed to minimize impacts on your blood glucose. Think mug cakes or easy no-bake snacks, these options leave you feeling relaxed. Treat yourself to a truly pleasant end to the day with these comforting little portions of pure happiness!

Choco Peanut Butter Balls

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The EASIEST way to take in some extra protein is with these 3 ingredient protein balls. Made without oats and sweetened naturally with maple syrup, these chocolate peanut butter balls are easy to snack on. To learn more: 3-Ingredient Protein Balls

3-Ingredient Protein 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

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

Chocolate Protein 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

Gluten-Free Funfetti Protein Mug Cake

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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

Dairy-Free Coffee Chia Pudding

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Indulge in this creamy, coffee chia pudding first thing in the morning or for an afternoon energy boost. This dairy-free chia pudding recipe is easy, make-ahead meal that can satisfy a sweet tooth just as well as it can fuel you up!

Get the recipe: Dairy-Free Coffee Chia Pudding

Vegan Double 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

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

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

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