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10 Healthy and easy to make recipes for those mid-night cravings

Just when you thought you were all set for the night with the five alarms and clothes ironed, there is an urge to raid the fridge! Late-night snacking is often discouraged by fitness experts. However, here are 10 healthy snacking recipes for those who can't get the better of these late-night cravings.

Hummus and veggies

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Hummus and veggies

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1. Hummus and veggies

Although [chickpeas and tahini] individually are only partial proteins, when combined to make hummus, they become a full protein. You can use hummus as a dip for raw vegetables as a late-night snack resulting in a tasty and delightful snack.

Oatmeal

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Oatmeal

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2. Oatmeal

Although you generally only think about oatmeal in the morning, it also has several advantages at night. Oats are a complex carb that, among other things, regulate blood sugar surges that can disrupt your sleep since they digest slowly.

Raosted Chana

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Roasted chana

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3. Roasted Chana

You enjoy hummus, so why not enjoy these little treats in their crispiest, purest form? Chickpeas is a popular healthy food options that can help you sleep better because they are high in protein, fibre, vitamins, and minerals.

Eggs

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Eggs

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4. Eggs

 Add a freshly cut onion topping it off with cream and make a healthier deviled-eggs options. Eggs will give you the satisfaction of really have eaten soemthing powered with protein. 

Fruit yogurt

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Fruit yogurt

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5. Fruit Yogurt

Instead of loading your dish with sugary sweetener (which may cause your blood sugar to fluctuate), add fresh fruit and crunchy chia seeds into the a pack of frozen greek-yogurt.

Banana and peanut butter

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Banana and peanut butter

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6. Banana and peanut butter

Potassium, which is present in bananas, helps stimulate relaxation. Combine that with peanut butter for a satisfying late-night snack that is not only delicious but also packed with satisfying good fats.

Seed mixture

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Seeds

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7. Seed mixture

What's crunchy and tasty at the same time- seeds. With flax seeds being the 'It' thing, simply adding them to any food item you whip up of simply making a seed mixture can give you the needful energy and satisfy your munching cravings.

Open- Sandwich

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Open sandwich

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8. Open- sandwich

A quick fix of sandwich with in-house sauces (mint chutney) layered with store bought ham or cottage cheese for variation.

Popcorn

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Popcorn

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9. Popcorn

You're trying to curb a craving, not induce into a full-blown food coma. Popcorn comes into play in this situation. You can have this addictively salty, crisp snack without feeling bloated before heading to bed.

Trail mix

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Dry fruit mixture

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10. Trail mix

A handful of dry-fruit mix can never go wrong and is always the safer option for allthose late night cravings. Given their high protein content and good fats, a mere handful of nuts is an ideal no-cook option.