Staying up to watch sports? Binging the latest series? Or just not ready for bed yet? These are our 10 recommendations for late night snacks… that won’t make you feel bad in the morning.

1. Kiwi

With very few calories, full of vitamins and fibre, kiwi is the perfect late night snack that won’t cause weigh gain, aids digestion and is full of Vitamin C which is great for skin, the immune system and repair of tissue.

Did you know? Kiwi helps you sleep better!

Kiwi consumption allows for its tryptophan contents to generate melatonin helping you fall asleep faster and get a better nights rest.

2. Crackers & Cheese

Okay we’re not talking about a huge grazing board. A handful of crackers and some cheese can be beneficial as a late night snack, with cheese supporting blood sugar and crackers containing carbs, the combination itself can be perfect before bed. Combining cheese and crackers support brain function and sleep, maintaining sugar levels.  

3. Yogurt

Ever woken up regretting not having a late night snack because you feel even hungrier now?

Yoghurt contains casein protein which helps you feel less hungry in the morning if consumed the night before.

Yoghurt, like cheese is rich in calcium and can help aid sleep.

4. Edamame

Like kiwi, edamame contains tryptophan stimulating melatonin, which helps you get a good nights rest.

Replace foods such as hummus with edamame for a healthier alternative for a late night snack. Edamame is also high in fibre, aiding digestion.

5. Eggs

When we think of eggs we usually think breakfast or brunch, but did you know eggs are the perfect snack before bed, especially when we get a little hungrier than usual?

Eggs are high in protein, keeping us feeling full. Eggs are also a good source of tryptophan, allowing you to get a good nights sleep.

Remember when having a late night snack the key word is ‘tryptophan’, foods that contain tryptophan will help you get a better nights rest.