15 High Protein Vegetarian Snacks – Easy Meat Free Snack Ideas & Recipes for on the go or between meals. 

15 High Protein Vegetarian Snacks

When you’re following a vegetarian diet, protein is of vital importance. So, I find that when it comes to snacking, I try and find high protein vegetarian snacks, to satisfy my snack craving while also nourishing me with vital protein. 

Here are ideas for snack recipes and foods you can enjoy on the go or at home when you need that little something between meals. 

1. Cinnamon Roasted Almonds

This is the ultimate high vegetarian snack – nourishing nuts smothered in cinnamon. My whole family can’t get enough of these and they are so easy to make. (Click here for the recipe.) 

2. Chia Pudding

Chia Seeds are little nutritional powerhouses, high in protein and great to enjoy in chia puddings. (Here’s the recipe for the above raspberry chia pudding.)

3. No Bake Peanut Butter Cookies

A high protein, vegetarian friendly snack that’s great to keep in the fridge. These peanut butter cookies require no baking and are low carb, gluten free and are flourless too. (Here’s the recipe.)

4. Lemon Ricotta Cake

This lemon ricotta cake is constructed with ricotta and eggs – two high protein, vegetarian friendly ingredients. The cake is also gluten free, flourless and low carb friendly. (Here’s the simple recipe.)

5. Smoothie or Shake

A smoothie or shake is a great high protein snack, especially if you include natural protein ingredients or a scoop of protein powder. My latest go to has been the above pictured strawberry milkshake. (Here’s the simple recipe.)

6. Pancakes

Pancakes are another dish that you can infuse plenty of protein in. Lately I’ve been loving chocolate pancakes, which include eggs and protein rich ground almonds. (Here’s the recipe.)

7. Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge

This chocolate peanut butter fudge is heaven for chocolate lovers or those who adore peanut butter cups. (Here’s the recipe.)

8. Garlic Baked Brie

Cheese lovers will adore this garlic baked brie. It’s easy to prepare and full of cheesy goodness – and protein too. (Here’s the recipe.)

9. Peanut Butter Mousse

Peanuts butter is a great, high protein snack and this peanut butter mousse is just another easy way to enjoy the nutritious ingredient. (Here’s the recipe.)

10. Protein Bars

There are tons of options for protein bars, (like these) just read the ingredients carefully and pick on that you’re happy to include in your diet. 

11. Jerky

Nowadays there are lots of options of vegetarian and vegan jerky. (Like this.) And, I’ve even found an option at my local ALDI. 

12. Yogurt 

A carton of high protein yogurt makes an easy and tasty snack. You can enjoy yoghurt as is, or make a parfait with yoghurt, nuts, granola and fresh fruit. 

13. Hard Boiled Eggs

I often keep a bowl of hard boiled eggs in my fridge, for easy high protein snacking. You could even enjoy devilled eggs, which are so easy to make. (Here’s a recipe with just 2 ingredients.)

14. Popcorn

You can make your own (here’s how) or there are loads of brands out there that include the bare minimum ingredients, making it almost as good as home made. (This salted caramel popcorn looks incredible!)

You can even sprinkle over a couple of spoons of nutritional yeast for an added protein and nutrition boost. 

15. Salad with Beans

Greens and beans make an easy protein rich snack. You could enjoy this snack many ways, but my favourite lately has been this Vegan Broccoli Salad with Edamame Beans. (Here’s the recipe.)

As you can tell, once you look into it, there are loads of easy high protein vegetarian snacks to enjoy on the go or at home. 

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