Greek yogurt and hemp hearts and (depending if I have a late evening workout that might be likely to cause a drop in BG) some berries and/or bran cereal on top. I'm with the peanut butter fans - so thankful I don't have a nut allergy! But I'm usually at the daily peanut butter limit I set for myself by bedtime :)
OR, if I'm after something more treat-like, my version of a hot chocolate drink is: almond milk, cocoa powder, cinnamon & stevia..
Dannon Fat Free Greek Yogurt Blends. Yummie for me and blood sugars don't get elevated. And I love to graze through out the day. But I also do 45 minutes cardio plus strength training almost every day.
Like others, I don't personally need a bedtime snack although after dinner sometimes I will indulge in a little peanut butter. If I could live on peanut butter, I would. :) If BG is low before bed, I might eat a couple dried cherries (I buy in bulk). They are slightly sweet/tart and totally delicious.
Rice cakes are absolutely wonderful; A versatile snack. Cream cheese is my favourite spread and some olives. And if I’m being particularly adventurous, a thin layer of Nutella. Granola bars are a hoot but they’re more of a day-time snack.
Love a tablespoon of Jiff peanut butter. I have to get it from the U.S, as it is no longer available here in Ontario. I will try the celery with it, maybe cucumber also.
I agree that the best bedtime snack is no snack. Ideally, when my head hits the pillow, my IOB = 0.0 and my BG is 90 and going sideways. Why would I want to eat something, dose insulin, and not be awake to monitor how the food/insulin battle goes? I also like the idea of giving my digestive system the benefit of a full night's rest.
This whole bedtime snack idea is an anachronistic remnant from the days when we used NPH insulin and its notorious hypo-inducing 6-hour peak.
I might of replied to this before , but oh well. I find if I need a snack before bed (usually only if my blood sugar is below 100 mg/dL) I'll eat an atkin's bar or peanut butter with crackers with a piece of toast or sometimes even a yogurt if I have the kind I like in the fridge (better in the summer though I haven't enjoyed it in the winter, too cold for me) .I usually try to do something with under 20 carbs and some fat and protein and that seems to work for me.