Gallery: Got The Late Night Munchies? Try These 10 Healthy Snacks Snacks Instead Of Ice Cream And Chips

Much like orgasms and wine, snacks are an essential part of life. They're there for you when you need something comforting in the middle of the night and to make the middle of a crappy work day a little bit better. In addition, snacking is a great way to keep your hunger at a minimum in-between meals and keep your metabolism working fast. 

Still, just because you have to snack, doesn't mean you have to snack on things that are bad for you. As good as they taste, salty chips, frozen ice cream, and those chocolate filled cookies do warm more harm than good. Full of empty calories and tons of sugars, regular snacks can contribute a lot to weight gain and be a real hinderance on your health journey. 

While there are tons of healthy snacking options out there, most of them are kind of lame. You can only eat so many vegetable straws and 100 calorie cookies before you're bored out of your mind. The snacks on this list are delicious, filling, and super easy to make. And the best part? They'll fill all your late night cravings without totally screwing up your diet.