The 13 Best Healthy Late-Night Snacks

 

If you’re truly hungry late at night — rather than just bored or stressed — try some of these  healthy snacks.

Here are 13 excellent and healthy late-night snack ideas.

1. Tart Cherries:

Consider adding tart cherries like Montmorency or their juice to your late-night snack options.

2. Banana With Almond Butter:
Bananas are one of the few fruits known to be relatively rich in the nerve messenger serotonin, some of which your body converts to melatonin.
Almonds and almond butter supply some melatonin as well. Plus, they’re a good source of healthy fats, vitamin E and magnesium.

3.Kiwis :
Two peeled kiwis pack only 93 calories, 5 grams of fiber and 190% of the recommended daily intake (RDI) of vitamin C .
In addition, kiwis may help you sleep better because  kiwis containing a good amount of the nerve messenger serotonin, which has a relaxing effect.

4.Pistachios:
Pistachios stand out among other nuts for their high levels of sleep-promoting melatonin.
Though all plant foods are thought to naturally contain this substance, few have as much as pistachios.

5.Protein Smoothie
Eating a protein-rich snack before bed could support muscle repair and help slow down age-related muscle loss, particularly if you exercise routinely.

 
6.Goji Berries
The red-orange color of these sweet-tart berries hints at their rich supply of antioxidants, including carotenoids.
Goji berries also contain a bit of melatonin, which may help you sleep.
One-fourth cup (40 grams) of dried goji berries has 150 calories. You can eat them like raisins or add them to trail mix or cereal.

7. Crackers and Cheese :
Snacks that offer a balance of carbs and protein like whole-grain crackers and cheese support consistent blood sugar levels.
A serving of 4 whole-wheat crackers (16 grams) and one stick of reduced-fat cheddar cheese (28 grams) is around 150 calories.

8. Hot Cereal
Hot cereal isn’t just for breakfast. It’s also a great way to wind down at night.
Hot, whole-grain cereals like oatmeal are good sources of fiber. Plus, they’re generally a healthier choice than cold, more refined products.
One three-quarter cup (175 grams) of cooked oatmeal made with water averages 124 calories. Sprinkling it with 1 tablespoon (9 grams) of raisins adds 27 calories.

9. Yogurt:
Yogurt is an excellent source of calcium. Long known for keeping your bones strong, this mineral has more recently also been linked to better sleep. 
Yogurt, especially Greek yogurt, is also rich in protein, particularly casein.

10. Whole-Grain Wrap:
Tortillas can be filled in any number of ways to satisfy late-night hunger.
A 6-inch (30-gram) tortilla averages 94 calories. Adding 1 tablespoon (15 grams) of hummus increases the number of calories by 25.

11.Pumpkin Seeds:
Pumpkin seeds are also rich in tryptophan
Eating some carbs like half an apple or some raisins together with pumpkin seeds encourages your body to route the tryptophan in the seeds to your brain to make melatonin

12.Eggs:
Eggs are incredibly versatile and can be used in a variety of snacks, depending on how much time and effort you want to put in.
One large egg has just 72 calories and supplies 6 grams of hunger-satisfying protein, including 83 mg of tryptophan.

13. Strawberries and Brie:
If you’re looking for a large snack serving that doesn’t pack a lot of calories, reach for fresh strawberries.
Strawberries are an excellent source of vitamin C and contain a notable amount of melatonin

Be sure if you are really feeling hungry  you should be eat one of these snacks because when you eat balanced meals of fiber, protein and healthy fat spaced every three to four hours throughout the day. This keeps blood sugar stable instead of crashing, spiking and leading to cravings at night