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10 healthy late-night snacks for guilt-free munching

a hungry girl opens the fridge
a hungry girl opens the fridge (Choreograph via Getty Images)

Many people are simply too busy to prepare healthy and nutritious snacks for themselves. Protein helps to build muscle mass, which is one of the main reasons that people gain weight. If you do not like to cook and do not have the time to make your protein-rich snacks, you can always buy products with a large quantity of protein already in them.

Protein-rich products such as milk, cheese, yoghurt, meat, chicken, and other meat-based products are excellent late-night snacks for those who cannot or do not want to cook.

Here are the ten healthy late-night snacks to eat and not feel guilty.

Cereals

Many people fail to realize that eating a big bowl of cereal at night is just like eating a big bowl of oatmeal before going to sleep. The same basic rules apply as oatmeal; you would need to load up on the fibre and protein. A large bowl of whole-grain cereal with low-fat milk is perfect for a healthy and nutritious breakfast. Adding some fresh fruit would be an excellent idea too.

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Peanut-butter jelly sandwich

Of course, there are also foods that you can eat in the middle of the night, and they are as easy to prepare and are way more healthy. Have a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. There is nothing more delicious and satisfying than enjoying a nice hot peanut butter and jelly sandwich on your way to bed. This is also an ideal snack to serve if you have to stay up all night because there are no foods that can easily steal your sleep. These are more nutritious, and they do not require you to prepare them all day long.

Bananas

Bananas are delicious, and they won't mess up your sleep schedule no matter how you look at it. Bananas are one of the most recommended fruits to have right before bedtime because it helps relieve any headaches that you might be experiencing. Another thing that you can do is to mash up some grapes into a pulp and drink this after having a meal. This will give you the much-needed minerals that you need to feel refreshed for your next day. Simple, delicious, and delicious snack.

Kiwis

Kiwi is a great fruit to add to a healthy and delicious recipe. It is highly perishable but can be kept for a longer period. There are many different ways to prepare and enjoy the fruit. One of the most popular options includes making a fruit salad as a snack. Other options include baking kiwi bread or even making a delicious pudding that will have everyone raving about the taste and the excellent way you have prepared it. No matter what method you decide to prepare these tremendous and healthy late-night snacks with kiwis, you will be keeping your waistline healthy and happy during the evening.

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Protein Smoothie

With just some healthy ingredients and a little bit of creativity, you can make your healthy late-night snacks. The best way to start with a snack is by having a glass of milk and some protein mixed. This creates a protein smoothie, and you can eat it as if you want to have something light to wake you up in the morning. If you feel like having something a little more substantial, you can also add some low-fat yoghurt, milk, or even cottage cheese in the blender to make a delicious and satisfying meal.

Cheese and crackers

Instead of snacking on unhealthy snacks, you should choose healthier snacks. These snacks will provide you with more nutrients and with less fat and sugar. Instead of eating a bag of potato chips, you might want to snack on some cheese crackers. A cheese cracker is a small, flatbread slice that has a small amount of cheese in it. It is made with a bit of low-fat dairy cheese to get the protein and the calcium that you need from the cheese. By choosing healthy snacks such as cheese crackers, you can keep your body energized throughout the night without draining your energy tank.

Goji berries

One snack that is healthy and nutritious is to snack on raw goji berries. These small red berries are packed with vitamins and minerals, essential for a person's body to function correctly. These berries are also a great snack option because they are so easy to prepare. All you need to do is place them in a bowl, add some water, and mix them to make a delicious and nutritious snack.

Assorted nuts

Another healthy late-night snack idea that you may enjoy is snack on walnuts, cashews, Brazil nuts, or almonds. These healthy nuts are an excellent source of protein, giving you energy throughout the day. You can also find many types of seeds in snack foods, which are nutritious choices for nutritionally sound snacks. By including a variety of nuts and seeds into your late-night snacks, you will be able to enjoy a healthy and nutritious snack that you can feel good about eating late at night.

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Apple slices and milk

Another easy way to stay full is to snack on apple slices instead of potato chips. Remember that if you are drinking a glass of milk at night, you may want to put a little bit of fruit in the mirror as well. Even if you add fruit later in the day, you can easily do so when you're already in bed. Adding fruit to your drink keeps you full longer, which helps you avoid overeating later on in the day.

Chicken/ham Sandwich

Are you one of those millions who require a healthy and nutritious late-night snack but cannot settle for anything less than the best? If so, you should consider making your own healthy and nutritionally sound late-night snacks such as the famous chicken/ham sandwich. If you do not like ham or cannot eat ham due to allergies, substitute other lean meat such as turkey, chicken or fish. Or you could just use any type of healthy ham. For the cheese, you can use any kind of high-quality cheese you prefer.

Eating healthy and nutritious late-night snacks is one of the best ways to maintain a healthy lifestyle. It can give you peace of mind knowing that your body is getting all the nutrients that it needs.