12 Late Night Snacks that Won’t Sabotage Your Diet

Myth: Late night snacks are a healthy lifestyle no-no. Fact: After-dinner munchies can be part of a lifestyle that helps you shed pounds or maintain a healthy weight. But not any snack will do. When munchies strike, reach for these 12 late night snacks that won't sabotage your diet.

Whether you had a super-active day or didn't have time to eat proper amounts of food, you can enjoy occasional late night snacks. The right snacks incorporate clean eating ingredients—those that are minimally processed or whole. Clean eating foods power your body with the nutrition it needs to nurture lean muscle and deliver energy without junking up your body with fat, sugar, and excess calories.

Another key to making sure late night snacks don't add inches to your waistline is to stick to proper portion sizes. Always eat snacks from a plate or bowl. Never munch directly from a bag or food storage dish. This helps you monitor portions so you don't go overboard. For help managing serving sizes any time of day, check out our 5-Day Menu Plan with Perfect Portions.

1. Almond Butter and Banana SandwichesWith only 114 calories per serving, this snack includes bananas, which contain a substance that nourishes the probiotics that aid digestion. These tasty bits are light and easy to make.

2. Clean-Eating Almond Butter and JellyMix this recipe and store it in single-serve containers for easy-to-portion late night snacks. When munchies strike, pull out a serving and use it as a healthy dip for whole grain pretzels.

3. Roasted Red Pepper Hummus with VeggiesChickpeas give a superfood base to this homemade hummus, which also includes tahini, a sesame seed paste you can find in the condiment or ethnic food aisle at the grocery store.

4. Chocolate Coconut Almond BallsStore in the fridge overnight or pop in the freezer to retain freshness for weeks. These bite-sized delights are bursting with nutty, chocolatey flavors your taste buds will love.

5. Fruit Salsa & Baked Tortilla Chips
This yummy homemade salsa recipe contains nothing but whole food ingredients, including mango, a natural appetite suppressant.

6. Refreshing Lemon-Lime PopsiclesFinish your day the cool way with this low-calorie, four-ingredient recipe.

7. Baked Apple ChipsSatisfy your sweet tooth the healthy way with this snack, which is easily prepared in the oven.

8. Fig Jam with Crostini and Goat CheeseLate night snacks like this one are perfect for mixing up the munchies menu. Try this snack option on romantic movie night or awards show night.

9. Broccoli Cheddar Quinoa CupsThis delicious and easy snack is perfect to make ahead and enjoy late night or on-the-go.

10. Skinny Strawberry Ice CreamNo ice cream maker is needed for this craving-buster treat. With fewer than 120 calories per serving and just four ingredients, late night snacks simply don't get any sweeter.

11. Tex-Mex Salsa & VeggiesEnjoy this guilt-free salsa, which offers 76 calories per serving, with your favorite fresh dipping vegetables.

12. Mango and Kiwi ShakeShake up the late night menu with appetite-suppressing mango in this five-ingredient recipe.
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