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Healthy Late Night Study Snacks Under 200 Calories

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Easy, quick, and low-calorie snacks designed to keep you energized and focused during late-night study sessions without exceeding 200 calories.

Ingredients

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  • ½ cup (120g) low-fat cottage cheese
  • 1 tablespoon (15g) plain Greek yogurt
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon (1g) smoked paprika
  • ¼ cup (50g) popcorn kernels
  • Spray of olive oil
  • Sprinkle of sea salt for popcorn
  • 1 medium apple (e.g., Honeycrisp), sliced into wedges
  • 1 cup (120g) baby carrots or sliced cucumber
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon (5g) raw honey (optional)
  • ¼ teaspoon (0.5g) ground cinnamon (optional)

Instructions

  1. Make the Creamy Cottage Cheese Dip: In a medium bowl, combine ½ cup low-fat cottage cheese with 1 tablespoon plain Greek yogurt. Add a pinch of sea salt and ½ teaspoon smoked paprika. Blend with a hand blender or food processor until smooth (about 2 minutes). Taste and adjust seasoning. Chill for 10 minutes before serving.
  2. Prepare Air-Popped Popcorn: Heat ¼ cup popcorn kernels in an air popper or a dry saucepan over medium heat. Once popping slows to 2-3 seconds between pops (about 3-4 minutes), remove from heat. Toss immediately with a spray of olive oil and a sprinkle of sea salt for flavor.
  3. Slice Fresh Fruits and Veggies: Wash 1 medium apple and slice into thin wedges. Peel and slice 1 cup baby carrots or cucumber. Arrange neatly on a plate for easy dipping.
  4. Prepare Hard-Boiled Eggs: Place 2 large eggs in a pot and cover with cold water by 1 inch. Bring to a boil, then cover and remove from heat. Let sit 10 minutes, then transfer to cold water to cool. Peel and slice or eat whole.
  5. Assemble Snack Plates: On small plates or bowls, arrange a portion of cottage cheese dip, a handful (~3 cups/24g) of popcorn, sliced apple wedges, and baby carrots. Drizzle a teaspoon of raw honey over the apple slices if desired.
  6. Optional Spicing: For a cinnamon twist, sprinkle ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon over the cottage cheese dip or apples before serving.

Notes

Make popcorn just before snacking to keep it crisp. Chill dips until serving for best texture. Prep fruits and veggies ahead and store in airtight containers to save time. Adjust seasoning to taste with salt or lemon juice. Variations include adding cayenne for spice or swapping honey for almond butter.

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