High-protein snacks

Try bingeing on these healthy high-protein snacks next time your cravings kick in

July 27, 2023
A stack of protein bars made with oats, granola and fruit

Yummy snack options with 5 - 15g of protein

  • 1 boiled egg 
  • 1 tuna packet with celery, carrots, bell pepper or wholewheat crackers
  • 1 non-fat Greek yogurt with berries
  • 1 low-fat cheese stick 
  • ½ protein bar (15 – 20g protein for the whole bar i.e. Quest, One, Pure Protein) 
  • Cookie dough dip –  2 tbsp peanut butter powder, ½ cup nonfat Greek yogurt, 1 tbsp chocolate chips
    • Dip with apples, bananas, strawberries or spread on rice cake, slice of wholewheat toast
  • Roasted chickpeas (1 can of chickpeas, rinsed and dried, spray oil, seasonings – cooked for 20-30 min at 425 degrees until golden brown)
  • Turkey jerky – Chomp’s brand is great! 
  • Hummus and veggies 
  • Deli roll-ups – turkey slices and low fat cheddar cheese
  • Light popcorn (look for single-servings bags to help with portion control)
  • Protein chips or Harvest Snap Peas 
  • Kale chips – roast kale with spray oil and spices for 20 min at 275 degrees, turn half way through 
  • Halo top ice-cream – measure out a ½ cup serving, not the whole pint
  • Yasso Greek yogurt bars – 1 is a serving 
  • Edamame – Find it in the frozen food aisle 
  • ½ cup of nuts like pistachios, almonds, walnuts, peanuts (look for low-sodium or unsalted)
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