12 Quick Late-Night Snacks to Help You Poop in the A.M.
Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD
Make one of these late night snacks for something that’s both delicious and helps support healthy digestion. Every serving of these midnight bites is packed with at least 3 grams of fiber, a nutrient that can help regulate digestion and promote regular bowel movements. Plus, these dishes are made with prebiotic-rich foods like bananas, almonds, chickpeas and oats to feed the healthy bacteria in your gut and help you feel your best. Satisfying recipes like our 2-Ingredient Peanut Butter Banana Ice Cream and Blueberry-Lemon Energy Balls are so good, you’ll be surprised that they only take 10 minutes or less to make.
2-Ingredient Peanut Butter Banana Ice Cream
Whir up frozen bananas into an “ice cream” without the cream! Peanut butter adds a natural swirl of flavor for a sweet and satisfying dessert with no added sugar.
Blueberry-Lemon Energy Balls
If you're looking for a midday pick-me-up, these irresistible blueberry-lemon balls come together in minutes and make a perfect on-the-go snack. Walnuts add a boost of plant-based protein and help keep you energized, while a bit of maple syrup adds sweetness.
Cottage Cheese Snack Jar
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This creamy, crunchy snack packs 20 grams of protein and 5 grams of fiber in one small mason jar. Adding the chickpeas right before serving will keep them crunchy. If you want to store everything in one jar, opt for 1/4 cup rinsed canned chickpeas instead.
Apple with Cinnamon Almond Butter
With a pinch of cinnamon, this healthy snack goes from basic to brilliant.
Lentil & Goat Cheese Toast
This simple goat cheese toast is topped with lentils and walnuts for a satisfying, savory bite.
Chickpea Snack Salad
Take 5 minutes to toss together a fiber-rich chickpea and tomato salad for a satisfying snack.
Peanut Butter & Hemp Banana
Hemp hearts add texture and nuttiness to this easy three-ingredient snack. Either creamy or crunchy peanut butter works well here.
Rice Cake Snackwich
Upgrade your rice cake snack with a schmear of almond butter and some sliced apple. This quick sandwich boasts 5 grams each of fiber and protein to help keep you satisfied.
Edamame with Aleppo Pepper
With fruity undertones and a slight cumin taste, Aleppo pepper gives this healthy protein snack some satisfying flavor.
Banana & Walnuts
A handful of walnuts and a potassium-rich banana go a long way as a snack. It's the perfect mix of carbohydrates and heart-healthy fats to keep you energized.
Apple Wedges & Peanut Butter
This version of apple with peanut butter uses powdered peanut butter. Dieters love this low-fat peanut butter powder because it is lower in calories.
Almond-Stuffed Dates
Medjool dates are softer than their semi-dry Deglet Noor cousins and therefore, much easier to stuff with almonds. This healthy snack recipe can also be turned into an addictive appetizer by adding a little blue cheese to the stuffing.
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