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Healthy Late-Night Study Snacks to Keep Blood Sugar Stable Easily

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These healthy late-night study snacks combine nuts, seeds, fiber-rich fruits, and protein to provide steady energy and maintain stable blood sugar levels during long study sessions.

Ingredients

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  • 1/4 cup raw almonds
  • 1/4 cup walnuts
  • 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 medium apple (Granny Smith recommended) or 1 ripe banana, sliced
  • Fresh berries (blueberries or raspberries), optional
  • Dried apricots, unsulfured and chopped, optional
  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (full-fat or low-fat)
  • Pinch of ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon natural peanut butter or almond butter (no added sugar), optional
  • Drizzle of honey, optional
  • Whole grain crackers or rice cakes (low-sugar, high-fiber)
  • Dark chocolate chips (70% cocoa or higher), about 1 tablespoon, optional

Instructions

  1. Prepare the nut & seed mix: In a medium bowl, combine raw almonds, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, and unsweetened shredded coconut. Toss gently to mix.
  2. Slice fresh fruits: Wash and thinly slice one medium apple or peel and slice one ripe banana. If using berries, rinse and drain them well. Place fruit on a serving plate or in a small container.
  3. Make a creamy dip: In a small bowl, stir plain Greek yogurt with a pinch of ground cinnamon. Optionally, swirl in a teaspoon of natural peanut butter or almond butter and drizzle a little honey.
  4. Assemble the snack plate: Arrange the nut and seed mix, fresh fruit slices, and a few whole grain crackers or rice cakes on a plate. Add a small bowl of the creamy dip on the side.
  5. Optional treat: Sprinkle a few dark chocolate chips over the nuts or dip.

Notes

Toast nuts lightly in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes for a nuttier flavor. Pre-portion nut mix and dips to manage portion sizes. Use cinnamon to help stabilize blood sugar. Store nut mix in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks. Fresh fruits are best consumed within 1-2 days. Yogurt dip should be used within 24 hours. Toss apple slices in lemon juice to prevent browning. For dairy-free or vegan options, substitute Greek yogurt with unsweetened coconut or almond yogurt and use nut butters instead of dairy dips.

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