Step Away From the Energy Drink! Here Are 9 Healthy Snacks to Fuel You Up on Late Nights

"Oatmeal with blueberries is a top choice for late-night snacking," Jenn said. Oats are a healthy source of carbs, and "blueberries pack antioxidant power that can squash stress in your cells," she explained. Plus, a warm bowl of oatmeal is cosy and comforting when the night goes long.

"This fibre-rich snack has a low glycemic load, meaning it won't raise your blood sugar levels drastically after eating it," Charlotte told POPSUGAR. "Instead, glucose will be released slowly into the bloodstream over time, providing a more steady supply of energy." Popcorn is also versatile, said Madeline McDonough, MS, RDN. If you want a salty crunch, sprinkle on some sea salt or nutritional yeast, she said. Feel like sweets? Madeline recommended adding a sprinkle of cinnamon and a drizzle of raw honey.

Multiple experts recommended this snacktime staple to satisfy your late-night hunger. If apples are your pick, try Charlotte's sweet "DIY apple nachos" recipe: drizzle thin slices with nut butter and sprinkle on cinnamon and sweet, healthy toppings like mini dark chocolate chips, unsweetened coconut shreds, chopped nuts, or pretzel pieces.

Bananas with almond butter are another good choice, Madeline told POPSUGAR. "Bananas provide our body with healthy carbs and almond butter helps to balance blood sugar with its protein and fat content," she explained.

Dark chocolate is a good snack if you know you'll be up for more than two hours, said Joelle Malinowski, RD, CDE, for the New York State Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. It's a natural source of caffeine (hence why you don't want to eat it right before bed), contains antioxidants, and has a surprising amount of other health benefits, too.

If you want both salty and sweet, registered dietitian Jodi Greebel from Citrition recommended a handful of pretzels with skin-on dried fruit. "This gives a great combination of something crunchy with something sweet," along with plenty of fibre and nutrients, Jodi told POPSUGAR.

Whole-grain fibre-rich crackers, plus a healthy topping, are another good choice for late-night snacking. Jodi recommended crackers with a small serving of cheddar cheese for some satiating healthy fats. If you're vegan or dairy-free, replace the cheese with nut butter.

A light, hydrating snack for the nighttime, cucumbers with a sprinkle of Italian seasoning are recommended by Jackie Elnahar, RD, of Pure Plate Plan. The cucumbers are full of water, fibre, Vitamin C, and potassium, she explained. The seasoning contains herbs like oregano, which in concentrated quantities can provide antioxidants and protect from viruses. (A sprinkling of it in your snack probably won't bulletproof your immune system, but it can't hurt!)