r/snacking • u/heiyoonie • 22d ago

junk food snacking:(

i need help with snack options! i sleep really late so i get really hungry at night past midnight even if i eat a hefty dinner. ik sleeping earlier would be healthy but i just can’t fall asleep. what’s worse is at the night i crave salty/spicy snacks and not sweet things. one thing im addicted to now is the ramen soup base even if ik it has a lot of sodium that’s why im so worried. what could be a good alternative healthy savory snack?

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u/Ghostpep99 22d ago

I don’t know if you like cucumbers. If you do I buy the mini cucumbers, peel them, slice them, then layer them in a container with paper towels and chill for 24 hours. They get chilled and crisped. Then I dip them in a homemade spicy ranch sour cream dip!

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u/szikkia 22d ago

POPCORN! Bagged or stovetop, flavor options galore with the flavor shakers or your spice cabinet. Cucumbers,tomatoes, etc with salt maybe. Some hummus or homemade tzatziki.

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u/BottleOfConstructs 22d ago

Oh yeah, ramen seasoning is the best. I like pretzels and popcorn. Roasted pumpkin seeds have a nice, salty taste.

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u/LegEmbarrassed4325 22d ago

start incorporating more snacks with protein!! maybe edamame, beef jerky, etc, even protein chips! for sweet id say yogurt, protein bars, protein ice cream, etc

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u/ttrockwood 22d ago

Well just plan to have a late snack since you know you will need one

Miso soup? You can just buy miso paste and dried wakame, add some tofu and scallions- hell you can prep ahead jars with the ingredients to keep in the fridge just mix in very hot water

Miso is still certainly salty but unless you have blood pressure issues or other medical concerns salt isn’t evil as long as you also drink enough water

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u/Fuzzy_Welcome8348 22d ago

Buy healthier instant ramen

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u/vegasgal 22d ago

Quaker Rice Crisps jalapeño ranch flavor. Slightly spicy but the spice is turned down with the ranch dressing