HEALTHY LATE NIGHT SNACKS!!!

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If this sounds like you raise your hand … Wakes up early to work out, has a protein shake, eats every few hours while making responsible meal choices, 9pm hits and BAM … eats something bad EVERYTHING IN SIGHT!

Sound familiar? Well that is another reason why I jump started #30dayswithJess 2.0! Here are my go-to snacks that are … wait for it … late night consumption APPROVED!

Craving something sweet and savory? Well I have your new favorite treat! Here’s the recipe for frozen yogurt-banana cream filled strawberries – topped with salted caramel dark chocolate pieces! I know, I know, you love me. I love you too!

  • 10-12 strawberries
  • 1 & 1/2 Tablespoons of Blue Diamond sliced almonds
  • 1/2 banana
  • 3 & 1/2 Tablespoons honey yogurt (or any greek yogurt)
  • dark chocolate of your choice (I used salted caramel dark chocolate)

Method:

  1. Smash the banana in a bowl with a fork and add the yogurt until mixed well
  2. Cut the centers out of each strawberry – very carefully, this was tricky for my uncoordinated self
  3. Fill each strawberry with the banana-yogurt cream and top with a sprinkle of sliced almonds.
  4. Place a chocolate piece on top of each strawberry and freeze over-night or until firm. Which ever you have time can wait for! They are messy, but sooo delicious!

  • For that chocolate pudding crave, try making some chocolate coconut chia seed pudding! It’s so much healthier for you and is packed full of omega 3’s and antioxidants! I topped mine with frozen mango chunks and pomegranate seeds *insert drool emoticon*!
  • 1/4 cup chia seeds (I used a chia seed, buck wheat, and hemp seed mix with cranberries and coconut flakes)
  • 1/2 Tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 cup coconut milk (almond milk works also)
  • fruit and unsweetened cocoa powder for toppings (I used pomegranate seeds, frozen mango chunks, and 1/4 teaspoon cocoa powder)

Method:

  1. Mix all of the ingredients together in a mason jar with the exception of the toppings
  2. Shake well and refrigerate over night, giving the mason jar a good shake after about 30 minutes to an hour
  3. Once thickened, top with your favorite fruits and cocoa powder for a kick, and ENJOY!

I saved the best for last! When that ice cream craving hits mid-day, or mid-night, you’ll be able to indulge without the bulge. Wow look at my rhymes! Here’s your chocolate cherry ice cream recipe! This ‘ice cream’ is made with frozen bananas, cherries (yes cherries), and peanut butter. Yes you CAN nix the PB, but combining cherries and peanut butter WILL be your newest obsession!

  • 4 frozen bananas (this makes enough for our family of 3)
  • 1 1/2 Tablespoons of peanut butter
  • 1 cup of frozen cherries
  • 1/2 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder

Method:

  1. Place the frozen bananas, peanut butter, and cherries into a food processor
  2. Blend well until smooth and creamy, like ice-cream. It will look like this!
  3. ENJOY!

I mean, how stinkin’ pretty is this home-made chocolate cherry ice-cream?! PS if you’re not a peanut butter fan, exclude this ingredient and add in some more frozen berries and you’re set! So delicious! Frozen fruit whipped up to make ice-cream … genius!

So there you have it! My current three most favorite, go-to treats! You can enjoy these any part of the day, but for me it’s all about settling those late night cravings.

I hope you’ve joined us for #30DaysWithJess 2.0, where we share our meal prep ideas, snack recipes, and workouts with each other! I love trying out your recipes too!

Have a wonderful weekend and remember, you can have anything you want! The key is: everything in moderation <3

Jess Lizama