10 Protein-Packed Snacks for Restful Sleep

Ever find yourself hungry before bed, but worried snacking will ruin your sleep? These protein-packed treats are best for late-night cravings! Protein-rich snacks play a big role in balancing blood sugar and supporting the production of sleep-friendly hormones. So, instead of reaching for chips or sweets, you can enjoy something that actually supports better rest.

No-Bake Chocolate Coconut 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

Paleo-Friendly Chocolate 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

Chocolate Chip Mug Cake

Need a quick and easy snack that’s gluten-free and high in protein? This chocolate chip mug cake has your name on it!

Get the recipe: Chocolate Chip Mug Cake

Cookie Dough Smoothie Bowl

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Rich and creamy with bites of cookie bliss, this cookie dough smoothie bowl is the perfect way to fuel up and crush a craving. Made with frozen banana and coconut milk for ultra thickness, this cookie dough protein smoothie makes every day just a little bit better.

Get the recipe: High Protein Cookie Dough Smoothie Bowl

Sticky Chocolate Pudding Bowl

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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. To learn more: Sticky Chocolate Protein Pudding

On-The-Go Peanut Butter Bars

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Easy to make, these vanilla peanut butter protein bars make a tasty post-workout snack! Made with vegan protein powder and creamy peanut butter this homemade protein bar recipe is great on-the-go and for meal prep!

Get the recipe: Vanilla Peanut Butter Protein Bars

Guilt-Free Peanut Butter Cups

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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

Healthy 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

Pumpkin Pie Pudding

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Rich, indulgent, and full of pumpkin pie spice flavor, this protein pumpkin pudding recipe is the perfect way to curb a fall craving. With a thick but creamy texture and 25 grams of protein, you can enjoy this no-bake dessert guilt-free. To learn more: High Protein Pumpkin Pudding

Peanut Butter Fudge Bars

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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