10 HEALTHY BEDTIME SNACKS

 Late night calories = weight gain! If your new year’s resolution was to eat healthy, here are a few healthy bedtime snacks that you can munch on without having to worry about packing on too much calories, and the catch is that they’ll help you sleep better too!

Greek Yogurt

Greek yogurt is like the MVP of yogurts, thanks to its high protein and low sugar content (in unsweetened varieties).  A study found that eating protein right before you sleep stimulates overnight protein synthesis, which repairs and helps grow muscle.

Cherries

Cherries not only satisfy your post-dinner sweet tooth; they can help you get better shut-eye, too. Cherries are a natural source of melatonin, the hormone that regulates sleep. Plus, cherries are chock-full of antioxidants, which can also help fight inflammation and move the scale being only 50 calories (100gm).

Banana

Did you know bananas also have tryptophan? The amino acid will help put you to sleep quicker, and the fiber will keep you satisfied. At about 90 calories each, this sweet fruit will help squash any sugar cravings you might have after dinner.

String Cheese

Sure, it's processed, but hear us out: One serving of this snack contains filling protein and fat, so you feel satiated—and it only packs about 80 calories. Cheese also packs the amino acid tryptophan, which helps you sleep better!

Almonds

If you’re craving something salty, munch on some almonds. At 5 grams of protein and 7 calories each, they’ll help you repair muscle overnight, and the fiber will keep you satisfied. Plus, almonds are a fat-burning super food.

High Fiber Cereal

End your day the way it started: with a bowl of cereal. Carbs in general are good for sleep, and fiber-rich whole grain cereals will keep you full while melting fat and being 100 calories per bowl.

Chocolate Milk

Sure does sound like a sin but trust us, the calcium in the milk helps melt belly fat being only 83 calories a glass. And the old wives’ tale is true: a glass of milk makes people sleepy, thanks to the tryptophan. Just be sure to choose a brand that doesn’t have too much added sugar or use high fructose corn syrup as an ingredient.

Baby Carrots with Hummus

This is an ideal good night snack. Valuable fatty acids, high-quality protein and fiber leave you feeling full without weighing down your stomach. And it only has 35 calories per 100 grams!

Cottage Cheese

Cottage cheese is almost the perfect bedtime snack. It’s rich in casein protein, a slow-releasing protein that keeps you full overnight and will help you repair muscles while you get your beauty rest. If you’re craving for something salty, have it with whole wheat crackers which pack 18 calories each.

Protein Shake

If you’re one of those people who prefer to hit the gym in the evening, recovering with a protein shake can help you build muscle while you catch your zzzs, only packing 115 calories per serving. Research suggests eating protein before bed helps your muscles better utilize the amino acids for protein synthesis, and building lean muscle is key to getting rid of fat.

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