15 High Protein Snack Ideas – The best easy healthy snacks you can snack on that are portable to take on the go to help keep you full between meals – plus video snacks haul.
High Protein Snack Ideas
These high protein snack ideas are a great way to stay on track with the help of a wide range of protein sources that make great snack options to keep you full between meals.
You may be wanting high-protein snacks to help you meet your macros and weight loss goals, or you could simply be looking to increase your protein intake while also satisfying your snack cravings.
Most of these delicious snack ideas you can simply grab simple ingredients straight from the grocery store and enjoy straight away, without any preparation.
15 High Protein Snack Ideas
Here are the 15 easy food ideas that are high in grams of protein, and scroll down for a video where I talk you through some of my favorites that I keep to hand to ensure I get enough protein through the day, with the help of these handy snacks.
1. Peanut Butter
Creamy peanut butter can be enjoyed by the indulgent spoon full or you can buy those portion controlled pouches to enjoy on the go. You can also enjoy almond butter or any other nut butter you like. (Find peanut butter on Amazon.)
Sandwich a couple of rows of dark chocolate together with peanut butter for an instant high protein sweet snack.
2. Cheese
Cheese of all varieties make a great option for a healthy snack. Choose from cheddar cheese, cottage cheese, parmesan cheese, cream cheese, mascarpone and brie. (Here’s my full keto cheese list.)
3. Protein Bars
Browse supermarkets, grocery stores, Amazon and health food stores to find protein bars that you like, that fit your macros and are the easiest ways to get more protein while you’re on the go.
4. Protein Powder
You can quickly put together protein shakes with your protein powder of choice, or blend protein powder into a grab and go smoothie, shake or mixed into yogurt for a speedy snack. (Find protein powder on Amazon.)
5. Nuts and Seeds
Enjoyed as part of a healthy diet, nut and seeds are high in protein and fiber while being low in carbs. Choose from almonds, cashews, macadamia nuts, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds or your nut or seed of choice.
You could even meal prep a trail mix with all of your favorite nuts, seeds and dried fruit, then divide out into portions to enjoy as high protein snacks through the week. (Like my low carb trail mix.)
6. Eggs
Eggs are an excellent source of protein. You can make hard boiled eggs to grab an go, buy already hard boiled eggs or enjoy egg muffins on the go. I often meal prep a pot of hard boiled eggs over the weekend to enjoy as snacks through the week.
7. Tuna
Make a speedy tuna salad or grab a ready to go high protein tuna pouch or meal for a flavorful, healthy savory snack option. Just be sure to read the ingredient list carefully for any processed product to be sure you’re happy to consume the ingredients included in the product and that it fits your macros.
8. Meaty Snacks
Having spent my childhood in South Africa, Biltong has always been one of my favorite meaty snacks. Other high protein meaty snacks you can choose from include deli meats, jerky, salami, meat sticks and more tasty options.
9. Meaty Leftovers
Another meaty snack option is to raid the fridge for leftover meat and chicken and simply snack on a portion, maybe with wholesome ingredients such as some dressing on the side or in a salad or lettuce cup for a quick snack option.
10. Beans
Beans are a great source of protein and make a good snack. Choose from black beans, chickpeas, lentils, edamame bean and baked beans for a meat free savory option.
Enjoy beans by the spoon full or in a salad like the above pictured vegan broccoli salad with broccoli, red peppers and a tasty green pesto.
11. Chia Seeds
Chia seeds are high in grams of fiber and perfect mixed into sweet treats like a make ahead chia pudding, smoothies or yogurt. You can enjoy a raspberry, chocolate or vanilla chia pudding as a healthy high protein snack. (Here are 7 easy recipes for chia parfait.)
12. Protein Milk
Find protein milk including vanilla or chocolate milk in your local grocery store or supermarket fridge to grab and enjoy on the go as an alternative to a homemade protein shake.
13. Yogurt
Yogurt makes healthy high protein snacks that you can buy already portion controlled in a small container. Aim for a natural regular yogurt or plain Greek yogurt variety for a high protein, low sugar option, if that’s what you’re wanting. You can enjoy yogurt with fresh fruit for a healthy choice snack time treat.
14. Granola
Enjoy a high protein granola by the handful or mixed through a portion of fresh berries and yogurt or milk for a nutritious, healthy snack.
You can snack on store bought or homemade granola like the above pictured gluten free chocolate granola.
15. Ricotta Cheese
Ricotta cheese is an ingredients that’s naturally high in healthy protein and has loads of sweet and savory uses from whisking into eggs for a high protein scrambled eggs, to mixing with cocoa powder and stevia or sugar for an instant chocolate mousse. (Here are 7 Keto Ricotta recipe.)
High Protein Snack Ideas Video
Here’s the video where I talk you through my favorite quick snack options that are naturally high-protein foods. Hit play below or click here to watch on YouTube.
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Disclaimer – this post is meant for informational post only and should not be construed as medical advice. Please consult with your health professional before making any dietary changes.
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