30 Healthy Late Night Snacks | DreamCloud

To help you listen to your body, we’re here with some nutritious plus tasty late-night snacks that can alleviate your hunger. So, next time you wonder what to eat late at night, feel free to pick any of the below-mentioned midnight snack ideas (both sweet and savory) to keep yourself satisfied.

Sweet Late-night Snacks 

Do you prefer sweetness over saltiness? Check out some of the best sweet yet healthy snack options:

  • Banana With Almond Butter

Take one small banana, dip it into 16 grams of unsweetened almond butter, and voila! Your low-calorie, easy late night snack is ready. The best part? Both bananas and almonds are healthy food items that help supply melatonin, the sleep-inducing hormone, directly or indirectly. 

  • Smoothies

Smoothies are a healthy way to feed your tummy during those freakish hours. Instead of eating raw superfoods, you can creatively blend fruits, vegetables, and yogurt and prepare your nutrient-rich late night food. Protein smoothies, in particular, are rich in tryptophan, which is an amino acid that aids the production of serotonin and melatonin. 

  • Dark Chocolate

Interestingly, your midnight cravings can sometimes be too specific and lure you to gobble up some chocolates, especially if you have a sweet tooth. What you can do then is, go for a bar of dark chocolate that has more cacao content, is rich in antioxidants, and is relatively low in sugar.

  • Apple Chips

Baked apple chips can act as good bedtime snacks when you feel like eating something sweet and crunchy at night. Plus, they are a great source of fiber!

  • Blueberries With Greek Yogurt

You can consider pairing greek yogurt with fruits like blueberries for midnight snacking. While yogurt contains tryptophan and regulates your body’s sleep cycle, blueberries provide you with much-needed carbohydrates. 

  • Tart-cherries

Tart cherries and their juice can serve as excellent late night snack ideas since they contain melatonin that promotes sleep. You may either have eight ounces of tart cherry juice or one-third cup of dried tart cherries whenever you feel hungry late at night. 

  • Kiwis

Kiwis, the sweet-tart fruits that we all love, contain a good amount of the nerve messenger serotonin, which induces a calming sensation and helps you fall asleep quicker. Adding kiwis to a fruit salad can also be a good idea if you are looking for some no-cook late-night snacks. 

  • Milk and Cereal

Milk is rich in tryptophan, and cereals are prominent sources of fiber and glycemic carbs. Therefore, when combined, a bowl of low-sugar cereal and low-fat milk can make some healthy midnight snacks. In general, consuming milk and milk products leads to better sleep. 

  • Oatmeal

Wholegrain cereals like oatmeal are a healthier choice for snacking at night. While beta-glucan in oats controls your cholesterol levels, melatonin relaxes your body and lets you sleep better. 

  • Fruit Bars

Do you experience ice cream cravings in the middle of the night? If yes, try making fruit bars beforehand next time. All you need to do is blend fresh fruits and freeze them into popsicles. 

  • Pineapple

In addition to being a delicious tropical treat, pineapple provides your body with the melatonin that facilitates sleep. 

  • Grapes

Although grapes are comparatively high in sugar, eating them in moderation is perfectly fine. This is because they are a natural source of melatonin and hence help you stay asleep.

  • Apples and Applesauce

Apples are low-calorie fruits that are rich in antioxidants and easy to digest. As such, they can become your go-to healthy late-night snack. You can also consider having applesauce, a dessert made of apples and stewed to a soft pulp.

  • Whole Grain Toast and Peanut Butter

Bread contains a good deal of fiber, and peanut butter is an excellent source of protein and unsaturated fats. Together, they both stabilize blood sugar during sleep. 

  • Trail Mix

A combination of dried fruits and nuts can be a quick late-night snack idea that is equally healthy. 

Savory Late-night Snacks 

There are many low-calorie yet filling healthy snacks for savory snack lovers, too. 

Have a look at some savory snack ideas below:

  • Cottage Cheese 

Cottage cheese is packed with proteins and lots of other valuable nutrients. As such, it makes an excellent bedtime snack. Just make sure you choose a low sodium variety since excess sodium intake can increase blood pressure. 

  • Avocado Toast 

Avocado toasts are a popular snack not just for their tastiness – they are also a good source of magnesium that helps curb your sleep anxiety and boosts your mood. 

  • Pistachios 

Pistachios are delicious, protein-rich nuts that can satisfy your late-night hunger and make your taste buds happy. Plus, these melatonin-rich treats induce sleep too!

  • Cheese and Crackers 

A combo of cheese and crackers is a wonderful way to take the edge off your nighttime food desires. When combined with a good tryptophan source like cheese, carb-rich wholegrain crackers support steady blood sugar levels and aid the production of sleep-supportive brain chemicals. 

  • Kale Chips 

When you are on the lookout for a crispy, salty snack, kale chips are the way to go. Kale is rich in calcium, which in turn supports the production of melatonin. 

  • Homemade Veggie Chips 

Instead of eating prepackaged and unhealthy potato chips, you can consider making your ‘own’ homemade veggie chips out of sliced sweet potatoes, zucchini, or beets. Just bake them in an oven or air fry them, and your crunchy, nutritious snack delight will be ready in no time!

  • Nut Butters

Are you looking for some proteins? Try being creative with the different kinds of nut butter – namely – peanut, almond, and cashew butter. Then, just spread your favorite nut butter on toast, apples, or rice cakes and top them off with a drizzle of honey to create some tasty, protein-rich, and healthy bedtime snacks.

  • Boiled or Scrambled Eggs 

Eggs contain tons of nutrients and are incredibly versatile. So, whether you like them boiled or scrambled, they will maintain a good blood sugar balance with the extra proteins they contain. Not to forget, eggs are natural sources of melatonin and tryptophan!

  • Tofu

Tofu is a soy-based protein that is well-loved by vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike. A stir fry of veggies and tofu can replace your everyday evening snacks in addition to being the best midnight snacks you can ever have!

  • Veggies & Tortilla Chips With Hummus

While hummus is a good source of protein, veggies like carrots and bell peppers provide you with the necessary vitamins and minerals. You can use hummus as a dip for veggies or baked tortilla chips for late-night snacking any day you want!

  • Rice Cakes

If you are in a snacking mood and want to munch on something crunchy and light, rice cakes can come to your rescue. You can also add avocado, cheese, or nut butter to enhance their flavors. 

  • Popcorn 

What if we tell you that popcorn can control your bedtime cravings without interfering with your diet routine? Well, they can. But only as long as you make them from scratch and do not go for the prepackaged ones!

  • Edamame 

If you like salty snacks, you can consider trying this crunchy vegetable with a bit of sea salt. What’s more, it is also a superb source of tryptophan. 

  • Bell Peppers

Whether you like stuffing them with grains or cheese or dipping them in hummus, bell peppers can be a vitamin-rich bedtime treat.

  • Tomatoes & Cream Cheese on Toast 

Small amounts of cream cheese on wholegrain toasts, when paired with tomatoes, turn out to be super-tasty and easy late-night snacks for those unexpected cravings.