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12 Easy Snacks to Satisfy Your Midnight Cravings

This article is written by a student writer from the Spoon University at New Paltz chapter.

Have you ever found yourself craving everything in the world in the middle of the night but don’t know what to eat from your fridge? I’ll be the first to admit that I get this feeling at midnight almost every day. Well, Spoon University is here to the rescue! Here are some easy recipes you can make at 12 a.m. (or any time of the night) to fulfill your sweet dreams.

1. Pecan Pie Muffins

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Photo by Kathleen Lee

For when you’re dealing with a sweet tooth in the middle of the night.

2. Bacon, Egg and Cheese Biscuit Bombs

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Photo by Hayden Carter

Why wait for breakfast in the morning when you can have it at midnight?

3. Tomato Cucumber Salad

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Photo by Lynden Orr

This works for when you’re trying to be healthy but you’re too lazy to actually cook anything.

4. Brownies

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Photo by Camille Reisfield

You don’t need to slave away in the kitchen to make brownies as good as your local bakery.

5. Kimchi Fried Rice

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Photo by Irene Kim

Who said cooking exotic food couldn’t be quick and easy?

6. Bacon Wrapped Dates

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Photo by Thomas Sireci

These are actually the greatest things in the world, and they’re so easy to make! They’re the perfect midnight snack.

7. Chia and Flaxseed Oatmeal

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Photo by Becky Hughes

For those of you who are dorm dwellers, this only takes 5 minutes to make and all you need is a microwave. Quick and easy for those late night munchies.

8. Edamame Dip

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Photo by Christal Acosido

This quick, easy and healthy option only calls for 5 ingredients and will leave you guilt-free with every bite.

9. Mac and Cheese

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Photo by Alex Weiner

When in doubt, throw it in a mug and see how it goes. Mugs usually never do us wrong.

10. Tomato and Tuna Penne

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Photo by Daniel Schuleman

Believe it or not, but this is actually really easy and simple to make, and only takes 15 minutes to whip up.

11. Bacon Guacamole Grilled Cheese

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Photo by Gabby Phil

Upgrade your grilled cheese before you go to bed, you won’t regret it. Cheese just tastes so much better at midnight.

12. Avocado Toast

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Photo by Rachel Piorko

Avocados never fail anyone and are super easy to add to, basically, anything. They’re perfect for anyone making a late night snack.

Hi, I'm Jen!
SUNY New Paltz Junior
Journalism Major, minor in Film and Video Studies
Avid cat and food lover :)