10 Easy High Protein Snacks

By Candace Braun Zafirellis
Published 3/17/2025
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10 Easy High Protein Snacks

High protein snacks can help manage your appetite and your weight, but finding healthy snacks with high protein can be a challenge. When you want to snack on high protein foods that taste good and are good for your health, it’s best to make your own homemade snacks using high protein ingredients. 

Health eCooks chefs and dietitians developed these 10 easy high protein snacks for people following a high protein diet. From dips and nachos to smoothies and protein bites, these heart healthy snack recipes are loaded with protein that’s good for your heart.

A high protein diet is important for heart health because it supports your metabolism, helps maintain energy levels, and even curb cravings for junk food. Whether you need a midday boost, a post-workout snack, or a satisfying treat to help you avoid the vending machine, eating snacks high in protein is a great way to keep full and energized throughout the day.

Instead of stocking up on expensive protein bars at the grocery store, save money on snacks and make these homemade high protein recipes that are ready to go in minutes.

The 10 Best High Protein Snacks

Here are the 10 best high protein snacks to add to your high-protein meal plan:

  1. 01

    Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie

    Heart Healthy Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie
    5 mins

    Blend creamy peanut butter, Greek yogurt, honey, and banana for a quick, high protein smoothie that's both healthy and delicious. Packing 16 grams of protein and ready in just 5 minutes, it's one of the best high protein snacks to give your day an energy boost.

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  2. 02

    Taco Dip

    Heart Healthy Taco Dip
    30 mins

    For a protein boost to a classic favorite, make this hearty Mexican taco tip. With 17 grams of protein, it’s the perfect snack to enjoy on your own or share with friends.

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  3. 03

    Asparagus and Sausage Egg Cups

    Heart Healthy Asparagus and Sausage Egg Cups
    30 mins

    These portable egg cups combine asparagus and turkey sausage for a flavorful, protein-rich snack packing 16 grams of protein. Here are more delicious egg recipes full of high protein ingredients.

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  4. 04

    Peanut Butter and Berry Sandwich

    Heart Healthy Peanut Butter and Berry Sandwich
    10 mins

    Enjoy a delightful flavor combination of natural peanut butter and fresh strawberry slices in this nutritious and tasty snack. This easy high protein snack has 13 grams of protein and is easy to make.

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  5. 05

    Chicken Nachos

    Heart Healthy Chicken Nachos
    20 mins

    When you’re craving a hearty snack full of spicy ingredients, these chicken nachos hit the mark. Made with high protein chicken, cheese and fresh veggies, this easy high protein snack comes together in just 20 minutes.

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  6. 06

    GLP-1 Sweet Potato Protein Bites

    GLP-1 Sweet Potato Protein Bites
    90 mins

    These protein bites are a tasty way to enjoy a healthy dose of protein in a sweet and delicious treat. Made with sweet potatoes and vanilla protein powder, these scrumptious bites are drizzled with dark chocolate for a rich flavor and low calories. These purple sweet potato bites are also packed with delicious, high protein ingredients.

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  7. 07

    Banana Smoothie

    Heart Healthy Banana Smoothie
    10 mins

    Banana, mango, Greek yogurt and vanilla protein powder blend to create this sweet and nutritious smoothie. For a quick energy boost, this banana smoothie is not only healthy, it packs 14 grams of protein.

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  8. 08

    Fresh Figs with Yogurt

    Heart Healthy Fresh Figs with Yogurt
    10 mins

    Savor the sweetness of fresh figs atop creamy cinnamon-pistachio yogurt for an indulgent treat that’s good for your heart. This delicious snack has 12 grams of protein and it’s ready to enjoy in just 10 minutes.

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  9. 09

    Pumpkin Toast

    Heart Healthy Pumpkin Toast
    15 mins

    When you want a simple snack full of flavor, this pumpkin toast delivers. The pumpkin spread is made with high protein ingredients and topped with nutritious and flavorful pumpkin seeds, dried cranberries, coconut flakes and dark chocolate chips. 

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  10. 10

    Blueberry Chia Seed Pudding

    Heart Healthy Blueberry Chia Seed Pudding
    20 mins

    This luscious pudding combines chia seeds, almond milk, honey and fresh blueberries for a high protein snack. With minimal prep time, this high protein snack can be made ahead. You can also try these easy overnight oats recipes.

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High Protein Snack Options

Adding more high protein snack options to your day is a simple way to stay full, energized, and support a heart healthy diet. Whether you’re craving something creamy, crunchy, sweet or savory, there are plenty of easy high protein snacks you can make in minutes. 

With so many delicious options, finding the best high protein snacks doesn’t have to be a challenge. A little prep goes a long way in making sure you have nutritious choices on hand whenever hunger strikes.

Craving chocolate? Try these protein packed chocolate snack recipes.

These quick and easy heart healthy snacks will keep you coming back for more.

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