As the cold begins to lift and warmth takes over, it’s easy to feel motivated to shake off those winter habits – staying indoors, treating yourself to an extra sweet treat or two, indulging in rich, hearty dinners, and cosying up on the couch with a good book or bingeable TV show.
Spring marks the perfect time to focus on healthier choices, but those late-night cravings don’t just disappear, and they shouldn’t! Whether you’re reaching for something sweet, salty or comforting, it’s okay to indulge.
We’ve put together a mix of guilt-free snacks and guilty pleasures that you can easily create at home to satisfy all your late-night cravings.
Top snacks you can easily make at home
If you’re after a snack that will fill you up quickly and isn’t too unhealthy, spicy popcorn is the way to go! All you need is 3 ingredients and 10 free minutes. Or, if you’re feeling extra sweet, you can also try swapping the seasoning for a drizzle of your preferred melted chocolate.
Sometimes all you need is a velvety hot choccie with marshmallows and a swirl of whipped cream! Ready in under 5 minutes, it’s the ultimate treat to satisfy your late-night cravings.
Not all cravings are sweet; sometimes all you need is something savoury that oozes with flavour. This brioche toastie is the ultimate snack with shaved turkey, camembert cheese and cranberry sauce. The best part? It’ll be ready to indulge in under 15 minutes!
If you’re planning ahead before those sugar cravings hit, cookies are always a big yes when it comes to sweet snacking. A warm bite of bliss, this choc-chip cookie is quick, easy and always a hit! Just so you know, although this recipe makes 30 delicious biscuits, they’re so soft and chewy that they may never make it into the jar.
Looking for a sweet, crunchy treat that’s perfect for snacking. With its delightful combination of chewy dried fruit, nutty granola, and a touch of sweetness, this cranberry and apricot granola crack is an addictive snack that’s both satisfying and wholesome.
A simple fix for those sugar cravings. Grab a punnet of strawberries, wash them and dip them in a bowl of melted chocolate. If you want to make it a little healthier, use dark chocolate instead of milk chocolate. Do this with any fruits of preference, such as blueberries, bananas or cherries.
If you’re coeliac or gluten intolerant, it can be difficult finding delicious snacks that don’t upset you. But with Ed’s delicious chocolate energy bars, you’ll never have to worry again. Whether it’s the chocolate, raisins or pecans, this energy bar has flavour in spades. These bars also freeze beautifully for cravings anytime.
Finding a light and tasty snack is one of cooking’s Holy Grails. These toasties deliver – and more! Persian feta is a creamy, silky-textured cow’s milk cheese.
Late-night chocolate cravings have you searching for a quick fix? With just six basic ingredients, a mug and a microwave, you can have dessert made in less than two minutes. So what are you waiting for? Indulgence is just a few beeps away.
Sweet dreams are made of these jaffles. Say bye-bye to savoury toasties and treat yourself to one with white choc, raspberry and bananas instead.
Got a hankering for something sweet and want to satisfy it, pronto? With just six ingredients, a mug and a microwave, you can get the quick fix you’re after.
This classic dessert is pure comfort in a bowl. Simple yet indulgent, golden syrup dumplings are the kind of sweet treat that feel like a warm hug, with their rich caramel flavour and melt-in-your-mouth texture. Perfect for cosy nights or when you need an easy crowd-pleaser, this recipe proves that old-fashioned favourites never go out of style.
Fancy a sweet treat in seconds? This easy recipe for passionfruit mug cake makes baking a cinch. Simply pop in the microwave and your passionfruit mug cake is ready in 90 seconds. It’s delicious with a tablespoon of extra passionfruit on top to serve.
This genius mudcake hack is a sweettooth’s dream! Most ingredients you’ll already have in your pantry and it’s easy enough for anyone in the family to whip up!
There’s nothing quite like a steaming mug of hot chocolate… now you can get all that lusciousness as a dessert. In under 15 minutes, your cravings will be satisfied.
Crunchy, chocolatey, and made with just a few simple ingredients, they’re the perfect treat for kids and grown-ups alike. Plus, no baking required! Just melt, mix, shape, and pop in some mini eggs. So easy, so fun, and so delicious!
It’s simple but always hits the spot. A classic chocolate loaf cake to be enjoyed with a steaming cup of tea.
Who says you can only have finger sandwiches for afternoon tea? They’re the perfect savoury late night snack!
Guilt-free snacking with this fruity number is a must. With its cheeky chocolate topping, it will soon be a regular in your repertoire!
Looking for a fool-proof blueberry muffin recipe that you can whip up in 40 minutes? Look no further, it’s quick, easy and delicious.
Sometimes dessert doesn’t have to be heavy like a rich and dense mud cake. This platter of fruit salad drizzled in vanilla lime syrup is light and refreshing and will go down a treat with even the kids. Serve with panna cotta for a decadent treat.
Our favourite late-night snacks
