Cottage cheese is an excellent choice for a nighttime snack because it's low in carbohydrates and high in protein. Don't shy away from "full-fat" cottage cheese, as 2/3 cup of full-fat cottage cheese contains less than 6 grams of fat, which will help you feel fuller and kill cravings. Look for cottage cheese with live and active cultures to get a dose of probiotics without having to take a supplement. Ingredients:
2/3 cup full-fat cottage cheese
Servings: 1
2/3 cup full-fat cottage cheese
Servings: 1
With about twice the protein and only half of the carbohydrates as regular plain yogurt, Greek yogurt carries a significant nutritional advantage, especially if you're trying to lose weight. The addition of pomegranate seeds gives you a stimulating, tart flavor from some of the world's most powerful antioxidants. Ingredients:
2/3 cup 2% Greek Yogurt
1/4 Pomegranate, seeds only
How to Prepare: Mix together pomegranate seeds, Greek yogurt, and enjoy.
Servings: 1
2/3 cup 2% Greek Yogurt
1/4 Pomegranate, seeds only
How to Prepare: Mix together pomegranate seeds, Greek yogurt, and enjoy.
Servings: 1
Endangered Species chocolate bars are vegan, gluten-free, certified organic and contain 70-percent cacao. This dark chocolate treat will satisfy your late-night sweet tooth while providing a hefty dose of antioxidants, which can help lower your blood pressure and improve blood vessel function. Ingredients:
5 squares from a 3oz bar
5 squares from a 3oz bar
Pistachios are a nutrient-rich, simple snack. If you're extra hungry, snacking on pistachios gives you an advantage over other nuts, as you get more nuts per ounce. Plus research shows that snacking on pistachios compared to other common snack foods like pretzels leads to more weight loss and greater reductions in cardiovascular disease risk factors. Ingredients:
1 oz pistachios
1 oz pistachios
The combination of chocolate and peanut butter is hard to beat. This high-protein, fiber-packed snack is so good, you'll feel like you're cheating on your diet. Ingredients:
3 scoops chocolate protein powder
1/4 cup flax seed meal
1/2 cup natural creamy peanut butter
How to Prepare: Thoroughly mix all the ingredients in a bowl (add a little water if necessary; 1 tbsp at a time). Use a tablespoon to form half-spheres and place in freezer for 2 hours before eating (if time is an issue, you can eat them right away, but they taste better when frozen).
Servings: 8
3 scoops chocolate protein powder
1/4 cup flax seed meal
1/2 cup natural creamy peanut butter
How to Prepare: Thoroughly mix all the ingredients in a bowl (add a little water if necessary; 1 tbsp at a time). Use a tablespoon to form half-spheres and place in freezer for 2 hours before eating (if time is an issue, you can eat them right away, but they taste better when frozen).
Servings: 8
Fermented Coconut Milk is a perfect, creamy nighttime snack with only 70 calories. It contains probiotics (healthy bacteria for your GI track) and prebiotics. Prebiotics are specific nutrients, in this case the fiber and inulin, that are used by good bacteria to help promote their growth to support digestion and prevent bloating. Coconut milk also contains medium chain triglycerides (MCTs), a type of saturated fat that is processed differently than the saturated fats found in meats and dairy products. MCTs are thought to be preferentially used for fuel, decreasing their likelihood of being stored as body fat. Ingredients:
8 oz Coconut milk over ice
8 oz Coconut milk over ice
This double chocolate spin on instant pudding is a guilt-free way to enjoy a carb-conscious chocolate treat that cuts out 14.5 grams of sugar per serving compared to regular chocolate milk. Ingredients:
1 packet sugar-free, fat-free instant chocolate pudding
2 cups Calorie Countdown Chocolate Milk
How to prepare: With a wire wisk, mix together 1 packet of pudding mix with 2 cups of cold Calorie Countdown Chocolate Milk for 2 minutes. Pour pudding into bowls, 4 equal portions. Place in refrigerator for at least 5 minutes before eating.
1 packet sugar-free, fat-free instant chocolate pudding
2 cups Calorie Countdown Chocolate Milk
How to prepare: With a wire wisk, mix together 1 packet of pudding mix with 2 cups of cold Calorie Countdown Chocolate Milk for 2 minutes. Pour pudding into bowls, 4 equal portions. Place in refrigerator for at least 5 minutes before eating.
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