Late Night Snacking: 8 Ideas to curb our Cravings

You’ve finished your night time routine, started to wind down, and climbed into bed only for your stomach to start growling unforgivingly – Ok, ok we’ll get a snack!

We’re often faced with the dilemma of wondering if it’s worth getting up to eat, and if so, what late-night snacks are on hand that would satisfy those cravings but still help us sleep.

To help you listen to your body’s cravings but also provide it with the right nutrients, we’ve surveyed the office on the best late-night snack ideas that will help you get the beauty sleep that you need to feel good.

1. Popcorn

• When winding down before bed with a bag of popcorn and a show, you may wonder, is popcorn a good late-night snack? While pre-packaged popcorn didn’t come out a winner, Lightly Salted Proper Corn was voted as a tasty, light, and filling way to take care of bedtime cravings.

2. Greek Yogurt

• Greek yogurt before bed will provide you with all of the protein you need to feel satisfied into the night. It’s also a great source of probiotics to keep your gut working properly.

3. Avocado Toast

• Avocado toast may be a simple snack, but it has gained such a popular reputation for a reason. It’s not a must-have among millennials solely for its tastiness — avocados are also a great source of magnesium, which can help curb your sleep anxiety.

4. Dark Chocolate

• While our midnight sweet tooth may lure us to the chocolate shelf, we agreed it’s a good idea to choose dark chocolates that are rich in antioxidants and relatively low in sugar.

5. Pineapple

• Not only is pineapple a delicious tropical treat, but it also provides our bodies with the melatonin that helps us sleep well.

6. Apples

• They say an apple a day keeps the doctor away, but should you eat an apple as a night-time snack? The office say yes!

7. Bananas

• You’ve probably heard that bananas are a great source of potassium, but what does that mean for your body? Potassium has been shown to reduce blood pressure and help your body relax, allowing you to seamlessly drift to sleep after satisfying your midnight cravings.

8. Cereal

• Cereal for dinner? Yes please! Choosing a low-sugar cereal allows you to reap the benefits of the carbohydrates that will help you sleep well.