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    10 Protein-Rich Snacks That Help You Sleep Like a Baby

    Modified: Aug 13, 2025 · by Shelby Stover · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

    Who says bedtime snacks have to be guilty pleasures? Instead of sugar-filled options that spike your energy, go for protein-packed bites that promote better sleep. These smart choices keep you full without weighing you down. Think creamy bites, easy mug cakes, and other tasty treats that make drifting off feel effortless. Your body (and your dreams) will thank you!

    Chocolate Fudge

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    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 Pudding

    Chocolate protein pudding with chocolate sauce on top in a jar with a spoon.
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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 

    High Protein 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

    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

    Low Calorie Cranberry Protein Balls

    Protein balls with cranberries in a white bowl.
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    A tasty and convenient way to increase your protein intake! These low calorie protein balls are a bite-sized treat perfect for snacking on the go. Made with only four ingredients these snack balls are rich, whipped up in minutes, and make a healthy treat to satisfy your craving.

    To learn more: Low Calorie Cranberry Protein Balls 

    Protein-Packed Almond Butter Cups

    Three almond butter protein cups stacked with the top having a bite out of it.
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    Super rich and made with easy ingredients these almond butter protein cups make a wicked protein dessert! Naturally dairy-free and gluten-free these little bites are protein-packed and require no baking!

    Get the recipe: Protein-Packed Almond Butter Cups

    Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars

    Peanut butter chocolate protein bars with a bowl of peanut butter beside them.
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    They taste like a peanut butter cup but have 13 grams of protein and only 12 net grams of carbs. These 4 ingredient protein bars are the high-protein snack you’ll rely on when you’re craving for sweets kicks in.

    Get the recipe: 4-Ingredient Protein Bars

    Coconut Milk Apple Mug Cake

    Apple mug cake in a white ramekin with coconut milk on top and spoon in it and apples and cinnamon around it.
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    Indulge in a delicious treat with this high-protein apple mug cake! Made with real apples, vegan protein powder, and rich coconut milk, this apple pie mug cake is a single-serve treat that whips up in just two minutes!

    Get the recipe: Apple Mug Cake

    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

    Chocolate Caramel Bliss Balls

    Chocolate balls with dairy-free caramel sauce piped onto them.
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    Soft, salted, and covered in a dairy-free caramel sauce these chocolate bliss balls are an indulgent but nourishing snack! Made with a base of dates and walnuts but with a hint of collagen powder for protein, they're an energy ball perfect for busy days. To learn more: Chewy Chocolate Bliss Balls

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