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10 Quick, Easy and Healthy Bedtime Snack Ideas

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G’day folks!

It’s Arman here, back for my monthly catch up with you guys!

I’m actually writing this from my home country of Australia, in which I’ve taken a little trip back home to visit family and friends. While travelling can often throw a spanner in the works when it comes to sleep and adjusting to different time zones, one thing we can do to assist that is to consume foods promoting sound sleep.

I’ve always been a snacker, especially before bed. However, as I’ve gotten older, I’ve come to realise that eating gummy bears wasn’t the smartest of choices and often left me even more awake than before. While I still do snack, I ensure the foods are ones which promote a sound night’s sleep, with a balance of calcium, protein and wholesome carbs…and delicious to boot!

Here are 10 delicious bedtime snack ideas to end the day on a sweet note AND with sleep aiding benefits! Not only that, they literally take MINUTES to whip up!

10 Delicious Bedtime Snacks that Are Filling and Quick!

Plain Greek yogurt with a tablespoon of honey and a sprinkle of granola

This is a snack I often enjoy as it’s filling without being too heavy AND satisfies my sweet tooth.

Greek yogurt with granola and honey

Vanilla Cake Batter Oatmeal

This oatmeal takes minutes to prepare and are full of slow releasing carbohydrates perfect to aid a solid night’s sleep!

Vanilla Cake Batter Oatmeal

Cottage cheese with a piece of fruit on toast

The cottage cheese is a popular bedtime snack option, because it contains tryptophan, which helps produce melatonin- A natural sleep-producing hormone.

Cottage cheese with fruit on toast

3 Ingredient no bake oatmeal bars

Fun to make and even more fun to eat, these snack bars, served with a glass of milk is easy and delicious!

3 Ingredient no bake oatmeal bars

Microwave Sweet Potato Chips

Sweet potatoes are such a comforting vegetable, yet deceptively filling- Spruce them up and make them potato chip style, and in no time whatsoever!

Microwave sweet potato chips

Cantaloupe Bowl with Cottage Cheese

Another option using the cottage cheese, this time with more of a sweet and salty note- Cantaloupe has also been known to produce serotonin- A double winner!

Cantaloupe bowl with cottage cheese

Peppermint Patty Smoothie

Wholesome ingredients but with the texture of ice cream, this is sure to satisfy all cravings and keep your stomach full all night!

Peppermint Patty Smoothie

2 Ingredient Banana Peanut Butter Ice Cream

A fun and healthy twist on a classic- Bananas are a popular pre-bed snack and paired with peanut butter, are a satisfying combination!

2 Ingredient banana peanut butter ice cream

Baked Almond Butter Banana

A twist on the above combination but warmed up- Perfect for those with peanut allergies and wanting something warming!

Baked almond butter banana

1 Minute Blueberry Muffin

Made without grains but with great texture, this mug cake is a quick sweet treat which is secretly healthy!

1 Minute blueberry muffin

Now let’s all look forward to an amazing night’s sleep with the aid of something delicious.

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Arman is a serial snacker and when he’s not snacking, he’s satisfying his sweet tooth. Come say hi on Facebook and join the community over there!

Natalie Monson

I'm a registered dietitian, mom of 4, avid lover of food and strong promoter of healthy habits. Here you will find lots of delicious recipes full of fruits and veggies, tips for getting your kids to eat better and become intuitive eaters and lots of resources for feeding your family.

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I’m sorry you didn’t have success this time. Keep up with offering new foods! It can take a long time to overcome picky eating. <3

Consider peanut butter or hummus on whole wheat toast or crackers, plain Greek yogurt with some nuts, apples and peanut butter, a banana and milk. Exercising during the day can help your overall sleep patterns, but making a stop at the gym right before you go to bed can keep you awake, Lichtenberger said.