8 Best Night-Time Snacks To Loss Weight

February 22nd, 2017 | Updated on February 26th, 2024

When it comes to snacking within an hour or two of your bedtime, there are a few things to consider: First, research does link late-night calories to the potential for weight gain.

One study found that eating right before turning in can make your snooze time more restless, and that sets you up for fatigue and bingeing the next day.

Many think to achieve weight loss, one must not snack, especially after dinner. When late-night cravings attack, it can be hard to stay out of the kitchen.

Although late-night snacking can contribute to weight gain, filling that bedtime hunger pang can still take place while keeping your goals in mind – it may even result in better sleep. Here are the 8 best bedtime snacks for weight loss checkout.

1. Two Slices Of White-Meat Turkey

Turkey is loaded with sleep-inducing tryptophan and low-fat, high-quality protein. A few slices won’t run you more than 100 calories.

2. An Apple With A Spoonful Of Peanut Butter

Apples have lots of fiber and a satisfying crunch. The protein in the peanut or almond butter also fills you up without feeling heavy in your stomach.

3. Nonfat Chocolate Pudding Cup

The creamy chocolate pudding goes down easy, but it doesn’t contain the fat that can sit in your belly like a rock all night. One single-serve pack racks up about 90 calories.

4. String Cheese

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 may help make you drowsy.

5. A Bowl Of Cereal

All that sugar might leave you too wired to sleep. We’re talking about the whole-grain, complex carb kind (think oatmeal or corn or bran flakes) that’s easy to digest and gives you 200 calories or less per bowl. Pour in a little milk for extra tryptophan and protein.

6. Nonfat Greek Yogurt

For about 100 to 150 calories, you get the relaxing powers of tryptophan from the dairy, as well as satisfying protein. Plus, yogurt can help calm your stomach, so you’re less likely to wake up with heartburn or indigestion and instead can score a good night’s rest.

7. BABY Carrots

Super-nutritious with lots of crunches, these little orange guys will fill you up long enough so you doze off. And all for four fat-free calories per carrot.

8. A Banana

Not only are bananas loaded with satiating fiber and relaxing tryptophan, but they’re the perfect late-night nosh if you’ve already cleaned up your kitchen. You won’t leave behind any dishes or utensils to wash.