Attention friends, healthy late night snacks for weight loss do exist! When you’re trying to lose weight, late-night snacking can be your hardest challenge. Identifying healthy snacks will improve your eating habits. The first thing you have to consider is how your weight loss diet is affecting your weight. Our snacking can either improve our weight loss journey or destroy it.

For myself and many that are on a weight loss journey or just trying to eat healthier late-night snacking is so difficult. To often the hardest time of day to stick to your weight loss goals is at night. But don’t worry there are healthy snacks that taste great and won’t pack on the calories.

When the day starts from wake up to after dinner, we are generally good with our food decisions. Generally we make healthy decisions throughout the day. I usually have delicious and healthy steel oats for breakfast,  a yummy vegetable smoothie for lunch,  and a healthy dinner full of good vegetables and protein. But then 10:00 is when the late-night cravings come and they’re so hard to resist.




When your dieting or improving your eating habits for most of us late-night snacking is the most challenging time of the day.  This is when your decisions matter the most. Making poor choices, of midnight snacks can sabotage your efforts for the entire day and put you behind for the next day.

Tea

I like to start light and if needed move up to something heavier. Many times our thirst can be mistaken for hunger so we feed the hunger and skip right over the thirst. For me I found this to be true not just at night but during the day as well.  Tea is a calming drink with countless health benefits, the perfect bedtime drink.

Green Tea is considered by many to be the healthiest tea.  Some of the top health benefits include antioxidants that fight aging lines and wrinkles, improve brain functions and fight cancer. Green tea has EGCG that stops cancer cell reproduction and kills existing cancer cells.(1) Another amazing benefit is preventing stress in the brain and improving memory recall. Experts recommend consuming 4 to 5 cups of green to achieve these health benefits.

Black Tea is one of the most consumed drinks in the world. I love the taste of black tea and it’s a great substitute for coffee. Black tea also hosts many health benefits such as it may

 

Popcorn is full of fiber and a perfect substitute for chips. If fulfills your crunchy cravings with only 30 calories a cup. Instead of adding butter try some tasty spices like cinnamon, pumpkin and sea salt.

Mixed Nuts

Nuts are salty and meet our crunchy cravings immediately. This high protein snack is full of nutrients such as   omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin E. On the downside nuts are high in calories so limit your portions. A  healthy amount of nuts are  20 almonds, 15 cashews, and 20 hazelnuts.

 Dried Figs

Late-night sweet craving are the worst.  I just want to destroy a donut or candy bar in two seconds. I have learned figs and dried fruit are the best substitute for sweet cravings. The natural sweetness of figs satisfies my cravings quickly and are packed with fiber. Although low in fat calories, remember to limit yourself to 3-5 pieces of these yummy treats. For a great dessert subsitute, try combining popcorn, figs and nuts, you’ll love the crunch and naturally sweet taste.

Frozen Berries

Frozen fruit is another healthy substitute for sweet cravings. Rich in fiber and antioxidants the body will love you for it.  Freezing fruit such as strawberries, blueberries or raspberries will give you the rich taste of sorbet.

Protein Smoothie

I love smoothies! They’re easy and packed with nutrients. Smoothies are a quick way to add protein to your diet before bed. If you need to add more veggies to your diet this is a quick way to do it! Perfect for kids too.

Combine 8 ounces (240 ml) of low-fat milk with 2/3 cups (110 grams) of frozen pineapple for a tropical treat with only around 160 calories. via healthline.com 

Apples and peanut butter

This snack is packed with fiber and protein while satisfying your sweet craving. Apples and peanut butter will cure your hunger without packing on the pounds.  Substitute low-fat peanut butter for fewer calories. Limit your portions of peanut butter but you can have all the apples you want.

 

Greek Yogurt

 

Nonfat Greek yogurt is an excellent late-night snack with only 94 calories.  Greek yogurt is packed with calcium and rich in protein and may help reduce hunger the next morning.

For added flavor and nutrients combine your plain yogurt snack with unsweetened fruit such as raspberries or blueberries.

Banana

Just grab it and go! A banana is a simple late-night snack. Rich in amino acids tryptophan and fiber at only 100 calories each. The naturally sweet taste will give you a little kick if you need that boost of energy after dinner.

Raw veggies

Raw veggies are my favorite late-night snacks. Not because I just love vegetables but because I make them supper appealing and immediately accessible when I open the fridge. I’ve found that planning ahead makes a world of difference when dieting or just making a food lifestyle change. My veggies are prepared and ready to eat whenever I get the urge for a snack.

Raw veggies are packed with water and high in fiber with only 25 to 50 calories per cup. My staple veggies consist of celery, cucumbers, tomatoes, bell peppers, and carrots. For extra taste try dipping them into yogurt, peanut butter or hummus.

Dark Chocolate

Get excited…Dark Chocolate is on the healthy late-night snack list! Dark Chocolate with at least 72 %  cocoa is packed with antioxidants and fibers that are good for your body. Stick to 2 ounces or less as a healthy substitute for other sweets.


Enjoy your late-night snacks without the guilt. We have some healthy options that taste great and will minimize extra weight gain. When you have options and can plan ahead we tend to make better food choices and have more control. Enjoy the journey and remember everyday it gets easier and easier. I pray about everything including dieting and food choices. Remember there is nothing too small or too big for God. He wants to hear it all!