Just like you, we too are sometimes guilty of indulging in midnight snacks so we’re not going to knock you for doing it. What we are going to do though is have a little fun and give you some cool ideas for midnight snacks that are both tasty and affordable. Why? Because we have to admit one thing. Some of the stuff that we snack on during all hours of the night can get pretty expensive over time. You know, stuff like ice cream, potato chips, and more. So, without further delay, we have a few midnight snack ideas for you now!

Celery

Celery is the best of both worlds when it comes to midnight snacks. It’s affordable and it has the crunchy aspect to it that simulates eating something like potato chips. We like this a lot because it allows you to get your “midnight snack fix” while eating a healthy snack. And we can’t stress this enough. Celery is super cheap! Sometimes as cheap as $1 per bag.

Almonds

Almonds are little more on the expensive side in comparison to a snack like celery but they make up for it with how satisfying and filling they are. A can of almonds will usually cost anywhere from $3 to $6 a can. However, you’ll only need to eat a few of them to feel their effects. They’ll fill you up and satisfy your “snack tooth” in no time. Try them out!

Water

Sometimes when you think that you’re hungry, you’re actually thirsty. Yeah, we didn’t believe that kind of stuff at first either but it’s true. The next time you are having a late night craving for a snack, try downing a glass of water first. Wait about 10 or 15 minutes and if you’re still hungry, have a snack. If you’re not hungry, it looks like we were right!

Bananas

This one might seem weird but we just had to include it. Bananas are not only delicious but they’re very filling and good for you. We’ve even seen people who eat bananas for lunch and it carries them over until dinner comfortably. Beat those late night hunger pains with a banana and you’ll definitely be thanking us. They’re nutritious, delicious, and very cheap!

Carrots

This one kind of ties in with celery but it has a very different taste and texture than celery does. We prefer baby carrots as far as snacks go (and they’re cheap) but you can eat them however you’d like. Either way, you’re getting a good late night snack in that isn’t going to pack on a lot of calories or be bad for your health. Did we mention that they are cheap?

Of course we did! But now that we’re done, we hope that you’ll take this small grocery list and run with it. Incorporate these foods into your home and gradually make the change from snacking on Doritos and ice cream to snacking on stuff from our list. Your body will thank you as will your checking account. Now, why wait? Let’s go save some money!