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Night shift work is challenging as it goes against the body’s natural circadian rhythms. As the night gets darker, the brain signals to the body that it's time to lie down and close your eyes. But those who have to work during these hours to meet job requirements need to stay up all night and often rely on caffeine drinks to keep their focus up.
Coffee, therefore, has long been the most sought-after solution for night shift workers. The aromatic steam of piping hot coffee with soothing bitter nodes sweetened with sugar stimulates alertness, provides a soothing feeling, and improves mood.
Drinking coffee while working gets even better when it's paired with some light and delicious snacks. While biscuits and cookies can be easy to reach out to, there’s always room for more delightful treats that take late-night snacking to a whole new level. Learn what easy snacks you can prepare with your late-night work coffee.
7 Snacks You Can Pair With Late-Night Work Coffee
1) 15 mins Glazed Doughnuts
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The easy recipe of glazed doughnuts comes to life in just 15 minutes. Mix egg, oil, milk, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add flour, knead into soft dough, then cut into shape. Fry until golden, then drizzle with glaze. Pair with coffee for a delightful late-night snack or any time treat.
2) Churros
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You can make quick churros in just 15 minutes with ready-made puff pastry dough or crescent roll dough. Just spread the dough sheet in a tray and cut it into thick strands, then bake it and cover it with melted butter and cinnamon sugar.
3) Cottage Cheese Toast
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If you have cottage cheese in your fridge, you can make a quick toast by scrambling the cheese and topping it above toasted bread. Then add your favourite fruits or stir-fry veggies on top if you like, and drizzle some light dressing and seasonings.
4) Ladyfinger
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Ladyfinger cookies are an effortless snack that you can eat by themselves or use as a base for your tiramisu. They come together in just minutes. Begin by mixing egg yolks, sugar, and vanilla and folding them with whipped whites. Pipe this thick batter into strips and bake them golden. After they're done, sprinkle icing sugar and serve with coffee.
5) English Muffins
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Homemade English muffins can taste even better during late-night hunger pangs. Creating a sticky, sweet dough is easy with instant yeast, which only needs 5 minutes to activate in warm milk and water. Add this yeast along with sugar and milk, shape it into rounds, and cook on a skillet until golden on all sides.
6) Banana Bread
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Banana Bread is a comforting snack that [airs well with coffee to help relieve you from distracting hunger. Mix together mashed bananas, melted butter, sugar and vanilla. Fold it in flour, baking powder and soda, creating a luscious batter. Bake it in a preheated oven and savour the moist slices with your coffee.
7) Grilled Cheese Sandwich
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The oozing gooey cheese from crispy golden toast creates a delightful snack for any time of the day. Grilled cheese sandwiches are especially good at night, and they come together in just minutes. With only 3 ingredients — cheese, bread and butter — you can make yourself a delicious treat to pair with late-night work coffee.
These quick recipes are the ultimate solution for last-minute preparation. They are also very portable, so you can take them to work easily. Additionally, these snacks are light on the stomach, so you won't feel drowsy after eating.
