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When hunger strikes, do you find yourself snacking on homemade granola, or are you hitting up the office vending machine? Most of us don’t make healthy snacking a priority, but in reality, keeping packable healthy high protein snacks handy can make all the difference in how you feel from the time your alarm goes off until you hit the pillow at night.
Taking high protein snacks on the go helps provide the energy you need for an afternoon pick-me-up, plus they help you feel full between meals so you’re less likely to overeat at dinner. This not only helps you maintain a healthy weight, it’s also important for building muscle and maintaining healthy skin and bones.
Our packable high protein snacks were created by chefs and dietitians in our test kitchen to have simple ingredients packed with healthy protein sources like nuts, eggs, Greek yogurt and chickpeas. These healthy snack recipes ensure you’re getting all the healthy stuff without the refined sugars and sodium found in premade high protein snacks.
Our healthy snack ideas you can enjoy on the go are also sweetened naturally with bananas, dates and maple syrup for high protein snack recipes that are low sugar, low sodium, low calorie, and even gluten free.
Here are 11 of the best high protein snacks to take on the go that are made from all natural ingredients to fill you up while keeping your heart healthy.
Do you like chocolate fudge? Then you’ll love these mint chocolate protein bites that satisfy a sweet tooth while fueling your day. This rich and healthy treat has 10g of protein per bite.
If you’re craving cake, these carrot cake protein balls are the answer. Made with healthy and delicious ingredients like carrots, cinnamon, walnuts and shredded coconut, these portable protein bites are full of healthy protein while staying low in calories.
For a creamy and sweet portable drink, make this smoothie with delicious peanut butter, sweet banana and high protein Greek yogurt. With a super quick prep time, this easy high protein snack has 16g of protein to fill you up on your morning commute.
Made to be enjoyed on many diets including low sodium, gluten free and diabetic, these protein bites are made with high fiber sweet potatoes and flavored with nutmeg, vanilla and dark chocolate. Freeze a batch to enjoy whenever you need a quick and healthy high protein snack on the go.
You may think a recipe that calls for cinnamon, allspice, ginger and molasses must be for cookies, but it’s actually for our cinnamon protein balls! Low in sugar, fat and cholesterol, these easy high protein balls are a no brainer.
With 10g of protein in every serving, these nut muffins are hearty enough to enjoy for breakfast or as a grab-and-go snack. Sweetened with applesauce and Medjool dates, this healthy high protein recipe is low cholesterol and low sodium.
Need a new snack idea for your overripe bananas? These protein bites will be your new favorite banana recipe. Made with rolled oats, peanut butter, maple syrup and pecans, they’re easy to make, naturally sweet, and full of heart healthy ingredients.
Like your snacks crunchy? With 8g of plant-based protein in just 1/4 cup, this crispy snack is just what you need to get through the afternoon. Just mix the chickpeas with 3 simple ingredients and pop them in the oven for a high protein snack you can eat on the go.
As beautiful as they are tasty, these peanut butter balls are the perfect healthy alternative to your favorite candy. Made with 4 simple ingredients and topped with a tantalizing chocolate drizzle, this high protein snack is totally addicting and totally shareable (if you’re willing to give them away).
When you’re short on time but want a snack that fills you up, make this banana smoothie that boasts 14g of protein. Full of refreshing ingredients like frozen mango, Greek yogurt and almond milk, this high protein smoothie will quench your thirst and fuel your day.
These no-bake bites are made with pumpkin puree, creamy peanut butter, rolled oats and dark chocolate chips to create a soft and chewy snack full of warm flavors. Just 88 calories each, these gluten free treats are a sweet and satisfying option when you want a high protein snack.
Stop standing in front of the vending machine deciding between greasy potato chips or a high calorie candy bar. Instead, start making portable and healthy high protein snacks to have on hand whenever hunger strikes.
These easy snack ideas are not only full of healthy protein, they’re also made with heart healthy ingredients that will give you energy and help you feel your best throughout the day.
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