High protein snacks keep you full and energized throughout the day. And the great news is that you’re not just limited to boring store-bought protein bars and shakes. I have 30+ protein-rich snacks that are healthy, delicious and easy to make.
30+ High Protein Snacks That Are Healthy and Portable
1. High Protein Cookie Dough
This delicious protein “cookie dough” is so easy to make and perfect to take with you on the go. Along with protein powder, you’ll need chickpeas, nut butter and a few other simple ingredients, like chocolate chips. Whip in a food processor and enjoy.
2. Air Fryer Edamame
Looking for a high protein vegetarian snack? Try these air fryer edamame, coated in tasty curry powder and sea salt. Super simple but addicting. One cup of edamame has 18.4 grams of protein!
3. Ranch Crispy Chickpeas
These chickpeas are one of our favorite high protein snacks. Just toss chickpeas in a tiny bit of olive oil and homemade ranch seasoning. Roast for 30-40 minutes and you have a tasty high protein snack that you can take anywhere.
4. Birthday Cake Protein Bites
A no-bake snack that tastes just like cake. Mix your favorite protein powder with coconut flour, coconut oil, water and a sweetener (optional). Roll in sprinkles if you want and enjoy. These can be taken anywhere and don’t require any refrigeration – the perfect hiking snack!
5. Protein Banana Bread
A sweet and satisfying banana bread enriched with protein. This recipe uses almond flour and Greek yogurt for an even bigger dose of protein. Add chocolate chips to make this recipe a truly sweet treat. Once it’s baked, just slice it and pack it up to go.
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6. Chewy Banana Protein Cookies
Healthy cookies? Sign me up! This recipe adds almond butter, oats, quinoa, chia seeds, protein powder and other healthy ingredients to make chewy, delicious cookies you can enjoy on the go. While you can use any flavored protein powder you want, I recommend using vanilla.
7. Protein Lemon Bars
These lemon bars take a little extra effort to make, but they’re so worth it. The almond flour crust incorporates vanilla protein powder, and the filling adds Greek yogurt and more protein powder for a serious protein boost. Each serving has 15g of protein.
8. High-Protein Air Fryer Bagels
If you love bagels as much as I do, you’ll love this healthy alternative, which is made with cottage cheese and cooked in an air fryer. There’s no yeast involved, so these bad boys are ready to eat in less than 30 minutes.
9. Healthy Protein Donut Holes
Yes, you read that right – healthy donut holes. You need just two ingredients for this snack: protein powder and nut butter. Feel free to add cinnamon, glaze icing, or other toppings to make these even tastier.
Here’s a fun tutorial on how to make these donut holes:
10. Protein Granola
You can never go wrong with classic high protein snacks like granola. This recipe adds protein powder, nuts and egg whites to maximize the protein. Each small serving has 5g of protein, and you can easily take this snack with you on the go.
11. Quinoa Protein Bars
Loaded with superfoods and protein, these bars will keep you energized all day. Nuts, nut butter and quinoa add tons of protein, while the dates add a kick of fiber (and help keep the bars together). The best part? These are no-bake bars.
12. 10-Minute Peanut Butter Protein Greek Yogurt Bars
Easy, delicious and packed with protein. These bars are made with Greek yogurt, peanut butter, protein powder and a few other tasty ingredients (chocolate chips and honey). Just melt the chocolate, layer over top of the yogurt mixture and freeze. Enjoy them anytime, anywhere.
13. Lemon Poppyseed Protein Bites (No-Bake)
These tasty bites are made with healthy ingredients like coconut flour, almond flour and protein powder. Lemon juice adds tons of flavor, and you can skip the maple syrup if you want to make this even healthier. Just mix, refrigerate, slice and enjoy!
14. Blueberry Protein Muffins
Muffins are the king of breakfast comfort food, but this recipe puts a healthy twist on it. Yogurt adds protein, applesauce adds sweetness and a mix of almond flour, oat flour and protein powder add more nutrients and protein. Make sure you use fresh blueberries for maximum flavor (not frozen).
15. Chocolate Protein Pudding
Each serving of this healthy pudding has 45g of protein – and it’s super simple to make. Just mix Greek yogurt with chocolate protein powder, maple syrup, cocoa powder and vanilla extract. Top with whipped cream (optional) and fresh strawberries.
16. Protein Rice Krispie Treats
I bet you never thought you’d find Rice Krispie treats on a list of high protein snacks, but this recipe is a true exception. It adds protein powder to the traditional ingredients for this snack. The best part? These gooey treats can be taken on the go.
17. Easy Frozen Yogurt Bites
Greek yogurt and protein powder are the base of this high-protein snack. Cacao nibs, nut butter, maple syrup and chocolate chips give these bites so much flavor. Just freeze into bite-sized pieces and pack them before you head out the door.
18. Coconut and Chocolate Protein Bars
These no-bake protein bars feature nut butter, protein powder, chia seeds, coconut oil, dried cherries and chocolate chips. They’re easy to make and even easier to take with you wherever you go.
19. Pistachio Protein Balls
I love pistachio, so this is one of the recipes I really enjoyed trying. You only need 40 minutes to make these, which require oat flour, protein powder, light cream cheese, pistachio butter and whole pistachio.
And there’s no cooking involved – just a lot of folding and freezing.
20. Protein Balls
Twenty protein balls in each batch? You’ll have a hard time not indulging in this snack that contains 4g of protein in each serving. Oats, chocolate chips, shredded coconut, honey, vanilla protein and butter give these protein balls a delightful taste.
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21. Peanut Butter Yogurt Fluff Protein Cups
Chocolate chips, coconut oil, vanilla yogurt, peanut butter and protein powder mix together to make these professional-looking treats. You will need a microwave-safe bowl and muffin tin for this recipe.
22. Greek Yogurt Protein Bars
Protein bars are a lot more flavorful than you would think. These bars only need four ingredients: peanut butter, protein powder, Greek yogurt and chocolate chips.
23. No-Egg/ No Dairy Protein Cookies
Weren’t expecting cookies to be one of the high protein snacks on the list? These cookies have 20 grams of protein and only require:
- Peanut butter
- Brown sugar
- Protein powder
- Chocolate chips
If you go through the recipe, you’ll see egg and eggless options.
24. Strawberry Yogurt Bites
I have three containers of strawberries to eat, and this is the perfect recipe to use them up. You’ll only need granola, fresh strawberries and any yogurt of your choice. I recommend Greek yogurt if you’re trying to maximize your protein intake.
25. Bacon and Egg Breakfast Muffins
Thick, fluffy and filling, these muffins are filled with flavor and have 36 grams of protein in them, which is a ton. Protein is provided by the bacon, cheddar cheese, milk and eggs. You will need a Texas muffin tin.
26. Hummus and Veggies
Perfect for lunch on the go, this little lunchbox has hummus, peppers, cheese and snap peas. If you want to add more protein, you can always cut up little meat slices.
27. Bell Pepper Sandwich
Bell pepper sandwiches are healthy, eliminate bread and are low-carb. You’ll need large red bell peppers, cheese, lettuce and a meat of your choosing. You can also add anything else that you like, such as avocadoes for healthy fat, mustard, dressing – anything.
28. BLT Egg Sliders
I don’t know how I didn’t come up with this recipe. You’ll cook hard-boiled eggs, cup them in half and use them as “bread.” In the middle, add your bacon, lettuce and tomato. Eggs help you cut the carbs and add a bit more protein than a normal BLT.
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29. Grilled Prosciutto-Wrapped Peaches
How fancy does this high protein snack look? Drizzle some balsamic vinegar on it and you’re done. You’ll need to char-grill your peach wedges and wrap them in prosciutto for a high protein, salty snack.
30. Protein Cookies
Sometimes, I just want a chocolate chip cookie. These cookies have 25 grams of protein in each serving, and they’re chewy and gooey – so good. I recommend using a high-quality plant-based protein for this recipe.
31. Meat, Cheese, Almonds and More
High protein and no cooking involved? Recreate this snack with a few delightful ingredients:
- Almonds (21% protein)
- Lunch meat
- Cheese
- Olives
- Pickles
For the lunch meat, turkey is a really good option, but it’s 100% up to you.
32. Crispy Parmesan Garlic Edamame
Baked, delicious and easy to eat a million of – kind of like potato chips. These garlic edamame are just 123 calories and require only olive oil, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and spices to make.
And each serving has 10 grams of protein.
