20 High Protein Snack Recipes That’ll Keep You Full
1. Greek Yogurt Parfaits
Layering sweet berries, nuts, seeds, and Greek yogurt creates a perfect high protein mid-day pick-me-up or afternoon hunger fighter. Start with fruit on the bottom before topping with ample creamy Greek yogurt. Finally sprinkle with crunchy nuts and seeds or even a drizzle of honey. The combo of flavors and textures paired with metabolism-boosting protein keeps you full for hours. Adapt the parfait theme with endless ingredients catered to your taste.
Ingredients:
- Greek yogurt
- Berries
- Nuts and seeds
- Honey or sweetener (optional)
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2. Protein Muffins
These perfectly portable protein-packed muffins come together easily to keep on hand for quick breakfasts, snacks or pre/post workout bites. Simply whisk together eggs, vanilla and nut butter before blending with protein powder and almond flour. Fold in mix-ins ranging from berries to chocolate chips before scooping into muffins tins to bake until fluffy and golden. Freeze extras to grab anytime a hunger craving strikes. The nut butter and protein powder lend lasting fullness.
Ingredients:
- Eggs
- Vanilla
- Nut butter
- Protein powder
- Almond flour
- Berries, chocolate chips, etc.
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3. Hard Boiled Eggs
Simply boiled eggs provide a super convenient high protein snack for almost any occasion from mid-morning hunger to fueling the start of an active afternoon. Prep a batch of hard boiled eggs by gently boiling them _ minutes, cooling then peeling. Refrigerate until ready to enjoy. The portable protein punch ensures you stay pleasantly full and energized while the simple preparation makes eggs a grab and go snack any time. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
Ingredients:
- Eggs
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4. Tuna Stuffed Avocado
Scooping creamy, protein-rich tuna salad into nutrient dense fresh avocado halves makes for the perfect hunger-fighting snack. Simply mix together canned tuna with mayonnaise, lemon juice, celery, onion and spices first before evenly distributing among perfectly ripe avocado boats. Top with additional lemon juice and extra veggies for added nutrition and crunch if desired. This balanced snack will keep you feeling full for hours.
Ingredients:
- Avocado
- Canned tuna
- Mayonnaise
- Lemon juice
- Celery
- Onion
- Spices
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5. Protein Smoothies
Blend up a protein-packed smoothie with fruits and vegetables adding nut butter, protein powders and more to create the perfect drinkable snack to conquer hunger any time of day. Base combinations on yogurt, milk or water before mixing various add-ins like berries, greens, nut butter and seeds to achieve your ideal smoothie texture and flavor. The protein and fiber ensure you stay pleasantly full even while drinking it on the go.
Ingredients:
- Yogurt, milk or water
- Frozen fruit
- Greens (spinach, kale)
- Nut butter
- Protein powder
- Seeds
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6. Turkey Roll Ups
Keep rolled up turkey pinwheels stocked for quick, satisfying protein bites beating hunger between meals. Simply spread softened cream cheese onto deli sliced turkey before adding shredded vegetables like cucumbers, bell peppers, carrots or sprouts. Tightly roll up then slice creating compact, portable and crispy-edged wheels perfect for flavorful and filling fuel on the go. Make ahead then store chilled.
Ingredients:
- Sliced turkey
- Cream cheese
- Shredded vegetables
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7. Peanut Butter Apple Slices
Apples sliced thinly and spread with nut butter make for a perfectly portable protein and fiber filled snack that keeps you feeling full. Slice apples uniformly before generously topping with peanut, almond or sunflower seed butter sandwiching another apple slice on top. The apples offer a satisfying crunch and touch of sweetness balanced beautifully with smooth, nutty creaminess ensuring you stay fueled between meals.
Ingredients:
- Apples, sliced
- Nut butter (peanut, almond, sunflower seed)
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8. Cottage Cheese Bowls
Fluffy, mild cottage cheese builds the perfect base for sweet or savory mix-in ingredients tailored to your cravings creating a high protein snack that sustains. Stir in items like nuts, seeds, dried fruit, honey, maple syrup, cinnamon, lemon zest or fresh berries to delicious customize each bowl. The versatile high protein possibilities paired with staying power make cottage cheese bowls a go-to anytime.
Ingredients:
- Cottage cheese
- Nuts, seeds, dried fruit, berries etc.
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9. Roasted Chickpeas
Crispy roasted chickpeas lend lasting crunchy texture and protein punch to snack times. Drain and rinse canned chickpeas before tossing with oil, salt, pepper and spices of choice. Roast at high heat about 40 minutes, shaking halfway through, until browned and crispy. Store at room temp to grab by handfuls through the week. Their sturdy nature makes these roasted legumes the perfect poppable protein snack.
Ingredients:
- Canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Spices (garlic powder, chili powder, etc.)
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10. Beef Jerky
Portable protein-packed jerky makes an effortless ultra-convenient snack to toss in bags and keep stocked in your car or office desk drawer to cure hunger anytime. Look for quality jerky without tons of added sugars or questionable ingredients. Varieties like turkey, salmon or bison make tasty alternatives too. Simply grab a piece to gnaw on, getting a hearty hit of protein from quality dried meats that fill you up.
Ingredients:
- Beef, turkey, salmon jerky, etc.
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11. Protein Energy Balls
These no-bake energy bites come loaded with protein powder, oats, nut butter and just enough sweetness making them the perfect snack for sustained energy. Simply mix together the basic ingredients before rolling into balls and customizing with mix-ins like dried fruit, coconut, cacao nibs, seeds or spices. Keep stored chilled or even frozen for a ready-when-you-are snack packed with filling fiber and protein.
Ingredients:
- Oats
- Protein powder
- Nut butter
- Honey
- Dried fruit, coconut, seeds, etc.
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12. Cheese Crisps
Transform any shredded cheese into irresistible crispy crackers by sprinkling small piles onto a parchment lined baking sheet before broiling until melted, browned and lacy. These baked cheese crisps provide a sturdy base for noshing with meats and pickled veggies plus dips of all kinds. Their richness and crunch make them ultra satisfying. Mix different shredded cheese varieties too for flavor twists on this two-ingredient snack.
Ingredients:
- Shredded cheese (cheddar, parmesan etc.)
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13. Cucumber Caprese Bites
This simplified caprese salad swaps tomato for cucumber allowing for bite-sized assembly with the perfect balance of flavors in easy hand-held form. Simply top cucumber rounds with small mozzarella balls, fragrant basil leaves and reduced balsamic vinegar. The fresh ingredients paired with the lasting protein from the cheese makes these the perfect snackable appetizer for your next gathering that keeps you fueled.
Ingredients:
- Cucumber slices
- Mozzarella balls
- Basil leaves
- Balsamic glaze
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14. Roasted Edamame
Give boiled edamame extra crave-worthy texture and depth by tossing unshelled beans with oil and spices before roasting at high heat until slightly charred yet still bright green. This preparation lends a irresistible crunch highlighting their fresh flavor. The protein in these soybeans offer lasting fuel while the salts and spices make them highly snackable satisfying a craving between meals or anytime.
Ingredients:
- Frozen edamame in pods
- Oil
- Sea salt
- Spices
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15. Tuna Lettuce Wraps
Transforming canned tuna salad from boring to fresh and craveable happens by swapping the bread out for crisp lettuce leaves making the perfect hand-held vessel for this protein-packed fill. Flake tuna into a bowl first combining with minced onion and celery before binding it together with mayonnaise and mustard. Scoop fillings into various lettuce leaf cups for makeshift wraps easy to customize to preference.
Ingredients:
- Canned tuna
- Lettuce leaves
- Onion
- Celery
- Mayonnaise
- Mustard
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16. Greek Yogurt Ranch Dip
Creamy, garlicky ranch dip gets a protein punch when using thick Greek yogurt as the base perfect for veggies, chips or anything that calls for a flavor-packed dip. Simply whisk together Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garlic powder, herbs like dill, chives or parsley, salt and pepper until smooth and creamy. Chill before dunking an assortment of fresh vegetables or rye crackers conveniently keeping hunger at bay.
Ingredients:
- Greek yogurt
- Lemon juice
- Garlic powder
- Fresh herbs
- Salt and pepper
- Vegetable sticks or crackers
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17. Overnight Protein Oats
Make a fiber and protein-rich breakfast or snack ahead of time by prepping overnight oats. Simply stir together old fashioned oats with milk, vanilla and cinnamon before mixing in a scoop of protein powder and chilling overnight which softens oats and infuses milk with extra protein. Come morning, stir and enjoy cold topped with nuts and fruit for lasting fullness. Prepare multiple jars for easy grab and go snacks all week.
Ingredients:
- Rolled oats
- Milk
- Vanilla
- Cinnamon
- Protein powder
- Nuts
- Fruit
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18. Bean and Cheese Quesadillas
Satisfying quesadillas get an extra boost of fiber and protein when loaded with refried beans and shredded cheese for the filling before crisping together in a skillet for the perfect portable snack. Layer cheese and bean spread over half of tortilla before folding in half and cooking in hot skillet 2-3 mins per side. Cut into triangles when finished making slices perfect for dipping into salsa, guacamole or Greek yogurt.
Ingredients:
- Tortillas
- Refried beans
- Shredded cheese
- Salsa, guacamole or Greek yogurt for dipping
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19. Hummus and Vegetable Sticks
Chickpea based hummus blended smooth with lemon, garlic and tahini makes the perfect high protein dip for dunking an assortment of fresh vegetable sticks conveniently beating boredom and hunger. carrots, cucumber, radishes, bell peppers, broccoli, cauliflower all make great vehicles for scooping flavorful hummus that also delivers a subtle nuttiness thanks to vitamin and mineral packed tahini.
Ingredients:
- Hummus
- Vegetable sticks (carrots, cucumbers etc.)
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20. Cottage Cheese Pancakes
Fluffy protein-packed silver dollar pancakes come together easily thanks to a quick cottage cheese batter topped with all your favorite pancake additions. Blend eggs, cottage cheese, and quick cook oats briefly before mixing into a pancake batter consistency with baking powder added. Pour silver dollar portions onto a hot griddle flipping once bubbles appear and edges set. Top with maple syrup, berries, nut butter or chocolate chips!
Ingredients:
- Eggs
- Low fat cottage cheese
- Quick cooking oats
- Baking powder
