Do hunger pangs wake you up in the middle of the night? Do you often find yourself craving unhealthy food at odd hours? If you're trying to cut back on certain food items, it's only a matter of time before you give up and give in to those tasty treats. So how does one go about satiating oneself but still being in a healthy calorie deficit?
The answer of course lies in making healthier choices, eating sensibly and keeping tasty yet low calorie items handy for late-night snacking.
Cheese And Crackers
Packed with only 150 calories, the combination of protein from cheese and carbs from crackers is the best. Pair a few slices of cheese with some whole-grain crackers, bread or apple slices for the ultimate late-night low calorie snack.
Low Sugar Nutrition Bars
Nutrition Bars are a blend of whole-grain oats, toasted coconut, crunchy chia seeds and contain 5 grams of sugar per serving. This can be a good stand-in for a cookie under 130 calories. However, before buying one just make sure your bar has some protein and fiber and not too much sugar in it.
Low Calorie Brownies
We are all fond of brownies, the simple square baked dessert can never go out of trend. These can be prepared with different methods, one being the low calorie version. Yes, now you can satisfy your midnight cravings with brownies made under 100 calories or even less. These are easily available in the market and can also be prepared at home with ingredients like non-fat greek yogurt, skim milk and rolled oats.
Low Calorie Ice Creams
Ice cream is a tasty treat in summers, but most of them are high on calories, loaded with fat and sugar. However, now you can indulge in some low calorie ice creams as well. Yes, healthier options do exist as you can buy organic, vegan, keto, low calorie and no sugar added ice cream with only 70 calories per serving. One can also try preparing these at home with low-fat dairy or artificial sweeteners.
Low Calorie Chocolates
There’s no denying that chocolate is a massive part of our lives. We all have our favourite chocolate bars but picking the right one is not impossible. Chocoholics hear us out! Low calorie chocolate does exist and there are plenty of options available in the market under 130 calories. Just flip the chocolate bar around and read the label.
If you’re truly hungry late at night, eating a snack under 200 calories shouldn’t tip the scales. The most important thing is to keep healthy snacks on hand that you enjoy as you’ll be less tempted to hit the nearest fast-food joint for an unhealthy, high-calorie snack before bed.