15+ Quick Late-Night Snacks to Help You Poop
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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 support healthy 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 Berry-Mint Kefir Smoothies and Blueberry-Lemon Energy Balls are so good, you’ll be surprised that they only take 10 minutes or less to make.
Berry-Mint Kefir Smoothies
Kefir is similar to yogurt, full of gut-friendly probiotics. But it has fewer carbs and a more drinkable consistency–perfect for smoothies.
Raspberry Yogurt Cereal Bowl
Try using yogurt instead of milk for your cereal. If making this as a to-go snack, keep the cereal separate and top just before eating.
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.
Easy Black Bean Dip
This creamy bean dip is great for a party or picnic. Smoked paprika and ground chipotles add a robust, earthy flavor, but you can also use regular paprika and cayenne if you don’t have the other spices on hand.
Cottage Cheese Snack Jar
Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco
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.
Chocolate-Peanut Butter Protein Shake
Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey
This creamy high-protein shake will keep you satisfied for hours and tastes like a chocolate-peanut butter banana milkshake. You don’t even need to add protein powder, thanks to the naturally occurring protein in the soymilk, Greek yogurt and peanut butter.
White Bean & Avocado Toast
Mashed avocado and white beans make for a fiber-rich and creamy topping, the perfect partner for a crispy slice of toast.
Fig & Honey Yogurt
In this nourishing snack, dried figs and honey top plain yogurt. Substitute fresh figs if you can find them.
Chickpea Snack Salad
Take 5 minutes to toss together a fiber-rich chickpea and tomato salad for a satisfying snack.
Homemade Trail Mix
Try this portable mix with any combination of dried fruits and nuts.
Blueberry-Banana Smoothie (Batido)
Refreshing and colorful fruit smoothies called batidos are served at Cuban snack bars all over Florida–try this recipe with blueberries and banana for a vacation in a cup.
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.
Strawberries and Cottage Cheese
This snack mixes a serving of dairy with a serving of fresh fruit and provides a boost of vitamin C and calcium to your day.
Edamame with Aleppo Pepper
With fruity undertones and a slight cumin taste, Aleppo pepper gives this healthy protein snack some satisfying flavor.
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.
Apple with Cinnamon Almond Butter
With a pinch of cinnamon, this healthy snack goes from basic to brilliant.
