sure you and your cravings will be happy to know that there
are some yummy and healthy bedtime snacks that won't
wreck a whole day of healthy eating. These snacks will help
satisfy your cravings without leaving you feeling stuffed,
uncomfortable, and lethargic when it's time to hit the sack.
Moreover, they can help you fall asleep faster and get a deep
and restful sleep. So, if you are hungry late at night, instead of
reaching for high fat snacks or sweets that will only derail
your healthy diet, opt for one of these healthy and delightfully
delicious bedtime snacks. You won't regret eating, I promise!
1. Greek yogurt with frozen berries
Greek yogurt with frozen berries is an incredible bedtime
snack, which provides the ideal sweet taste that your body is
craving. It contains a healthy dose of protein and many
vitamins and minerals that help fight off diseases. While fresh
fruits are great and healthy, frozen fruits provide that cold, ice
cream feel. You can add to your Greek yogurt blueberries,
strawberries, raspberries, or blackberries and enjoy you
healthy bedtime snack.
2. Dairy-free soft serve
Dairy-free soft serve is one of my favorite bedtime snacks. It
tastes just like tasty ice cream but without all of those
unwanted calories, fat, and added sugar. Take one frozen
banana, place it in a blender or food processor and blend
about 5 minutes (or until a creamy and thick consistency has
been reached). You can also add frozen blueberries,
strawberries, peanut butter or dark chocolate. Yum!
3. Green smoothie
I love starting my day with green smoothies, but who says
that we can't drink a green smoothie before hitting the sack?
When I make a green smoothie late at night, I usually make it
simpler than my morning smoothie. I add strawberries,
almond milk, bananas, spinach, and a bit of almond butter to
my smoothie. This is a healthy snack that you can enjoy any
time of the day.
4. Nuts and fruit
Among the healthiest bedtime snacks to reach for is a handful
of nuts and a piece of fruit. Several great ideas include 6
walnut halves and an orange, 12 unsalted almonds and apple
slices, and a tablespoon of peanut butter and a banana. Nuts
and fruit are both rich in fiber that will allow you to fall
asleep feeling satisfied but still feel hungry for the breakfast in
the morning. What I like the most about this bedtime snack is
that it contains healthy fat that helps fall asleep faster and
sleep better.
5. Whole-grain cereal with almond milk and berries
Sometimes a small bowl of whole-grain cereal with almond
milk and some berries is just what the doctor ordered. I
believe cereal is a comfort food and I don't understand those
people who hate it. It's better to choose a whole-grain cereal
because it's low in sugar and high in fiber. Top your cereal
with your favorite berries, and add unsweetened almond milk,
of course, if you like it (I know many people don't like
almond milk.) This healthy snack will help satisfy your
cravings for just a few hundred calories.
6. Whole-grain crackers with hummus
One of the best ways to curb your craving before going to bed
is by having a handful of whole-grain crackers with hummus.
These foods are both rich in fiber, minerals and vitamins, and
they are healthy and amazingly delicious. Before eating
crackers, don't forget to read the serving size on the box so
that you don't end up eating too many of them.
7. Whole-grain bread with peanut butter
A warm peanut butter sandwich is one of my favorite bedtime
snacks. I like to have it with a glass of unsweetened almond
milk. Just slice a piece of whole-grain bread in half, then
spread one side with peanut butter or any other nut butter you
like, put the other half on top. Now place your sandwich into
a Panini press for a few minutes and enjoy your healthy
bedtime snack!
Sometimes it's easier to reach for unhealthy food because we
are too tired to make something healthy after a long, hard day
at work. These bedtime snacks are quick and easy to make
and they are very healthy. What are your favorite bedtime
snacks? I'd love to hear your ideas!
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