16 Snacks That Are OK to Eat at Night

Overview Eating past 8.p.m. has been known to get a bad rap. In reality the reason you may have gained, or not been able to lose, weight probably has more to do with what you are eating and how much you are eating, rather than the time of day when you are eating it. Eating at night, if done healthily, can offer some surprising benefits. Eating the right protein at night can help you build muscle while you sleep. Eating low glycemic carbs at night can help you control blood sugar the next day and even help you regulate your appetite. Read on to find out about 16 snacks that are OK to eat at night. Some are not-so-guilty pleasures, some are great snacks to have after a light dinner and others make fantastic post-workout snacks (for those of you who work out at night).

1. High Protein “Cake Batter” Everyone loves cake batter — the delicious creamy and rich consistency is coveted by dieters everywhere. But this indulgence doesn’t need to be off-limits. Here is a high protein version that will satisfy the strongest late night cravings -- and it packs in the protein! To make it, use 1 ½ scoops vanilla protein powder, 3 tbsp heavy cream, ½ tsp pumpkin spice. Combine in a bowl, and mix with a fork until thoroughly mixed. Add 1-2 tablespoons of water as needed to reach the desired consistency.
2. Coconut Mango Cream Who doesn’t like cold and creamy desserts? Unfortunately, most of standard store-bought frozen desserts are packed with calories and sugar. Here is a simple dessert that uses frozen mango and coconut milk to make a dish your friends will rave about. Combine in a blender 1 cup frozen mango pieces, ⅓ cup coconut milk, 2 tbsp hemp seeds and 2 scoops of protein powder. Blend until pudding consistency. You can add water as necessary to achieve desired consistency. This makes three,160-calorie servings. To make it vegan, opt for a vegan protein powder like hemp, brown rice or pea.
3. No-Bake Honey Peanut Butter Cookies These simple to make no bake cookies contain the great flavor combination of peanut butter and chocolate along with a little hint of sweetness from honey. The addition of oats adds a punch of fiber and plant protein that makes them very satisfying. Combine the following ingredients in a bowl: 2 ½ cup rolled oats, ⅓ cup natural peanut butter, 3 tbsp honey, ½ cup dark chocolate chips. Mix thoroughly and then use a muffin tin as the mold to form the cookies. This recipe works really well with mini muffin tins as well. It makes about eight 250-calorie cookies -- so one is more than enough. Tip: To cut down on calories, you can make 16 cookies instead.

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