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Bananas
- Full of potassium, vitamins, and fiber, bananas make an excellent and nutritious late-night snack.
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Black olives
- If you are concerned about calories, and are simply looking for a tiny snack, a small serving of black olives will work well.
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Vegetables
- In general, vegetables are low in calories, and very good for you. They also often contain more nutrients when raw.
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Cheese and crackers
- Forget the urban myths about cheese giving you bad dreams. It is full of calcium, protein, tryptophan, and melatonin!
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Avocado toast
- This snack is full of healthy fats, fiber, and potassium, which makes it ideal. Just make sure that the bread is whole grain.
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Pistachios
- These fantastic nuts are full of protein, fiber, and healthy fat. Just make sure you get the natural, unsalted variety.
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Omelet
- If you want an even lighter snack, just make the omelet with egg whites, add some spinach, and serve with a small side salad.
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Mini pizza
- Note the emphasis on the word "mini." The only reason pizzas get a bad reputation is because people tend to eat far too much! Essentially, they are bread, cheese, and tomato.
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Hummus
- If you want to be even healthier, and keep your snack light, dip raw vegetables in hummus instead of bread!
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Cottage cheese
- This protein-rich food is nice for a late-night snack. It is even healthier if you add a bit of fruit to it.
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Eggs
- For a fantastic and cheap source of protein and tryptophan, look no further than eggs for a simple midnight snack.
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PBJ sandwich
- The classic peanut butter and jelly sandwich is a perfect late-night snack. Peanut butter is a natural source of tryptophan.
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Yogurt and fruit
- Try low-fat Greek yogurt, which is a great protein source. Not only this, but the calcium in yogurt helps your brain to use both tryptophan and melatonin.
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Couscous salad
- A small serving of couscous salad will satiate you, and not leave you feeling excessively full just before bed.
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Turkey sandwich
- A healthy and nutritious sandwich can be made with turkey, which is high in tryptophan, and salad. Use whole grain bread!
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Bruschetta
- This is a good midnight snack option, as it is light and nutritious. Add some basil to make it more flavorsome.
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Edamame beans
- The combination of fiber and protein is excellent for sleep. Edamame beans also contain soy isoflavones, which can be useful for sleeping.
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Roasted chickpeas
- These are full of protein, and a far healthier option than eating a bag of chips. Add some seasoning for additional flavor.
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Caprese skewers
- This inventive snack is satisfying and extremely easy to make, and consists of just tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella.
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Popcorn
- This hugely popular snack is extremely low in calories if you forgo ingredients like butter. Remember to go easy on added sugar or salt too.
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Tzatziki
- This fantastic Greek yogurt-based dip goes perfectly with a small amount of bread or, even better, some raw vegetables!
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Frozen grapes
- A very light snack, and a healthy one too, frozen grapes will satisfy your cravings, and you can sleep without feeling too heavy.
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Dried cherries
- These dried fruits are a fantastic source of melatonin. They are also low in calories, if you happen to be counting!
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Pumpkin seeds
- If you are thinking of a hugely healthy snack, look no further than pumpkin seeds. They are a great source of magnesium, zinc, and tryptophan.
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Oatmeal and fruit
- A great breakfast combination can also work perfectly as a late-night snack. Bananas and blueberries always work well!
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Granola bars
- Certainly a healthy and convenient option if bought, but even more healthy if you can make your own!
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Bean salad
- A great source of both protein and fiber, beans are also extremely cheap, and will certainly satiate your appetite.
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Cereal
- Avoid cereals with excess sugar. But, as a snack, a good cereal is full of protein and fiber. You can also get calcium from adding milk, and extra vitamins and nutrients from a handful of fruit!
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Noodles
- A simple serving of noodles is a perfectly good option for a late-night snack. Throw in a few vegetables! Thinking of becoming vegetarian or vegan? Click here for the pros and cons!
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Bananas
- Full of potassium, vitamins, and fiber, bananas make an excellent and nutritious late-night snack.
© Shutterstock
1 / 30 Fotos
Black olives
- If you are concerned about calories, and are simply looking for a tiny snack, a small serving of black olives will work well.
© Shutterstock
2 / 30 Fotos
Vegetables
- In general, vegetables are low in calories, and very good for you. They also often contain more nutrients when raw.
© Shutterstock
3 / 30 Fotos
Cheese and crackers
- Forget the urban myths about cheese giving you bad dreams. It is full of calcium, protein, tryptophan, and melatonin!
© Shutterstock
4 / 30 Fotos
Avocado toast
- This snack is full of healthy fats, fiber, and potassium, which makes it ideal. Just make sure that the bread is whole grain.
© Shutterstock
5 / 30 Fotos
Pistachios
- These fantastic nuts are full of protein, fiber, and healthy fat. Just make sure you get the natural, unsalted variety.
© Shutterstock
6 / 30 Fotos
Omelet
- If you want an even lighter snack, just make the omelet with egg whites, add some spinach, and serve with a small side salad.
© Shutterstock
7 / 30 Fotos
Mini pizza
- Note the emphasis on the word "mini." The only reason pizzas get a bad reputation is because people tend to eat far too much! Essentially, they are bread, cheese, and tomato.
© Shutterstock
8 / 30 Fotos
Hummus
- If you want to be even healthier, and keep your snack light, dip raw vegetables in hummus instead of bread!
© Shutterstock
9 / 30 Fotos
Cottage cheese
- This protein-rich food is nice for a late-night snack. It is even healthier if you add a bit of fruit to it.
© Shutterstock
10 / 30 Fotos
Eggs
- For a fantastic and cheap source of protein and tryptophan, look no further than eggs for a simple midnight snack.
© Shutterstock
11 / 30 Fotos
PBJ sandwich
- The classic peanut butter and jelly sandwich is a perfect late-night snack. Peanut butter is a natural source of tryptophan.
© Shutterstock
12 / 30 Fotos
Yogurt and fruit
- Try low-fat Greek yogurt, which is a great protein source. Not only this, but the calcium in yogurt helps your brain to use both tryptophan and melatonin.
© Shutterstock
13 / 30 Fotos
Couscous salad
- A small serving of couscous salad will satiate you, and not leave you feeling excessively full just before bed.
© Shutterstock
14 / 30 Fotos
Turkey sandwich
- A healthy and nutritious sandwich can be made with turkey, which is high in tryptophan, and salad. Use whole grain bread!
© Shutterstock
15 / 30 Fotos
Bruschetta
- This is a good midnight snack option, as it is light and nutritious. Add some basil to make it more flavorsome.
© Shutterstock
16 / 30 Fotos
Edamame beans
- The combination of fiber and protein is excellent for sleep. Edamame beans also contain soy isoflavones, which can be useful for sleeping.
© Shutterstock
17 / 30 Fotos
Roasted chickpeas
- These are full of protein, and a far healthier option than eating a bag of chips. Add some seasoning for additional flavor.
© Shutterstock
18 / 30 Fotos
Caprese skewers
- This inventive snack is satisfying and extremely easy to make, and consists of just tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella.
© Shutterstock
19 / 30 Fotos
Popcorn
- This hugely popular snack is extremely low in calories if you forgo ingredients like butter. Remember to go easy on added sugar or salt too.
© Shutterstock
20 / 30 Fotos
Tzatziki
- This fantastic Greek yogurt-based dip goes perfectly with a small amount of bread or, even better, some raw vegetables!
© Shutterstock
21 / 30 Fotos
Frozen grapes
- A very light snack, and a healthy one too, frozen grapes will satisfy your cravings, and you can sleep without feeling too heavy.
© Shutterstock
22 / 30 Fotos
Dried cherries
- These dried fruits are a fantastic source of melatonin. They are also low in calories, if you happen to be counting!
© Shutterstock
23 / 30 Fotos
Pumpkin seeds
- If you are thinking of a hugely healthy snack, look no further than pumpkin seeds. They are a great source of magnesium, zinc, and tryptophan.
© Shutterstock
24 / 30 Fotos
Oatmeal and fruit
- A great breakfast combination can also work perfectly as a late-night snack. Bananas and blueberries always work well!
© Shutterstock
25 / 30 Fotos
Granola bars
- Certainly a healthy and convenient option if bought, but even more healthy if you can make your own!
© Shutterstock
26 / 30 Fotos
Bean salad
- A great source of both protein and fiber, beans are also extremely cheap, and will certainly satiate your appetite.
© Shutterstock
27 / 30 Fotos
Cereal
- Avoid cereals with excess sugar. But, as a snack, a good cereal is full of protein and fiber. You can also get calcium from adding milk, and extra vitamins and nutrients from a handful of fruit!
© Shutterstock
28 / 30 Fotos
Noodles
- A simple serving of noodles is a perfectly good option for a late-night snack. Throw in a few vegetables! Thinking of becoming vegetarian or vegan? Click here for the pros and cons!
© Shutterstock
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The healthiest midnight snacks around
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Eating at midnight isn't ideal. However, sometimes people get post-dinner cravings that are hard to resist! And because you're very tired, you often go for the easiest option: junk food. This is an especially bad choice at this time of night.
So scrap this behavior, and take a look through the following gallery to discover the healthiest midnight snacks around.
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