{"id":37823,"date":"2022-05-03T01:15:22","date_gmt":"2022-05-03T05:15:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/?p=37823"},"modified":"2022-05-03T05:11:41","modified_gmt":"2022-05-03T09:11:41","slug":"quick-easy-high-protein-snacks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/recipes\/quick-easy-high-protein-snacks\/","title":{"rendered":"15 Quick and Easy High-Protein Snacks"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Whether it\u2019s pre-workout<\/a>, post-workout or just a small bite in the middle of the afternoon, one of the best ways to guarantee that a snack will keep you satisfied is to make sure it\u2019s filled with a healthy boost of protein<\/a>. Studies suggest<\/a> that eating protein increases the body\u2019s production of hunger-fighting hormones<\/a>, which explains why high-protein snacks are so great at staving off hunger. But don\u2019t worry \u2014 that doesn\u2019t mean you have to rely on store-bought protein bars, boring hard-boiled eggs, and dry-roasted nuts. We\u2019ve rounded up 15 healthy, filling and delicious snacks with at least five grams of protein per serving.<\/p>\n

15 Quick and Healthy High-Protein Snacks<\/h3>\n

1.\u00a0Crispy Lentil Energy Bites<\/a><\/strong> (8.6 g protein per two bites)<\/p>\n

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Lentils might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of sweet energy bites, but in this recipe they offer a healthy dose of natural protein. Coating the lentils with coconut oil, coconut sugar and coconut flour and letting them crisp up in the oven gives them a whole new dimension. The crunchy bits add the perfect amount of texture to these bites.<\/p>\n

Recipe: Sharon \/ <\/em>The Honour System<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

2.\u00a0The Best Homemade Granola<\/a><\/strong> (8 g protein per half-cup)<\/p>\n

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Granola is the perfect customizable and versatile on-the-go snack. Use whatever nuts, seeds and dried fruit you prefer to create your perfect mix. Pair it with yogurt, milk, or eat it au naturel by the handful.<\/p>\n

Recipe: Renee Blair \/ <\/em>Life by DailyBurn<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

3.\u00a0No-Bake Quinoa Peanut Butter Crunch Cups<\/a><\/strong> (8 g protein per two cups)<\/p>\n

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Forget Nestle Crunch bars \u2014 here is a delicious and nutritious substitute. Puffed quinoa is super simple to make, and it provides a protein-rich base for these sweet treats.<\/p>\n

Photo and recipe: Ashley Melillo \/ <\/em>Blissful Basil<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

4.\u00a0Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Bars<\/a><\/strong> (5.8 g protein per bar)<\/p>\n

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This simple protein bar recipe is about to become a staple in your snack recipe bank. Oats and protein powder<\/a> make up the bulk of the bars, while peanut butter adds a bit more protein (and a ton of flavor). Don\u2019t forget the chocolate drizzle!<\/p>\n

Photo and recipe: Emily Miller \/ <\/em>Life by DailyBurn<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

RELATED:<\/strong> 9 Healthy Homemade\u00a0Protein Bar Recipes<\/a><\/p>\n

5.\u00a0Dark Chocolate Crunchy Coconut Cashew Sesame Bars<\/a><\/strong> (9.5 g protein per bar)<\/p>\n

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The combination of sesame, flax and hemp seeds make these bars extremely unique \u2014 and equally as delicious. Raw cashews and coconut flakes help round out the flavor profile while keeping the bars naturally gluten-free and vegan.<\/p>\n

Photo and recipe: Tieghan \/ <\/em>Half-Baked Harvest<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

6.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/i>Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Protein Balls<\/a> (<\/strong>5 g protein per ball)<\/p>\n

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Put down the tube of store-bought cookie dough and whip up a batch of these healthy cookie dough protein bites. You\u2019ll get all the flavor without any of the guilt. Each bite has just 120 calories and five grams of protein. Plus, they\u2019re perfectly portable. Pro tip: For a sweeter treat, dip the bites in melted dark chocolate and let cool before storing.<\/p>\n

Recipe: Lee Hersh \/ <\/em>Life by DailyBurn<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

RELATED: <\/strong>11 No-Bake Energy Bites Recipes\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

7.\u00a0Protein Muffins with Quinoa, Prunes, Dates and Coconut<\/a><\/strong> (18.2 g protein per muffin)<\/p>\n

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These muffins make a great mid-day snack, breakfast or even dessert. Quinoa and protein powder make a healthy protein-rich base that will help keep you full until that next meal. The recipe calls to mix in dates and dried plums, but feel free to customize \u2014 add in some nuts, swap in a different type of dried fruit, or indulge with a sprinkling of dark chocolate chips.<\/p>\n

Recipe: Taylor \/ <\/em>Food Faith Fitness\u00a0<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

8.\u00a0<\/i><\/strong>Zesty Black Bean Hummus<\/a> (16 g protein per \u00bd-cup serving)<\/p>\n

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The key ingredients in this healthy dip are black beans, cottage cheese, and almond butter. Wait, don\u2019t run away yet! We know that sounds like a strange combination, but it works \u2014 we promise. The end result is creamy and satisfying, while the addition or cumin, coriander, parsley and orange zest create an interesting flavor profile that will keep you coming back for more.<\/p>\n

Recipe: Perry Santanachote \/ <\/em>Life by DailyBurn<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

9.\u00a0Roasted Chickpeas<\/a><\/strong> (21 g protein per \u00bc-cup serving)<\/p>\n

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Crunchy roasted chickpeas are a nutrient-packed alternative to greasy potato chips or carb-heavy pretzels. Don\u2019t be afraid to mix up the seasoning \u2014 the recipe calls for garlic powder, basil, nutritional yeast, and red pepper flakes, but roasted chickpeas work just as well with sweet flavoring (such as a drizzle of agave and a sprinkle of cinnamon).<\/p>\n

Recipe: Elana \/ <\/em>The Inventive Vegetarian<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

10.\u00a0Portobello Eggs with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Goat Cheese<\/a><\/strong> (16.8 g protein per cap)<\/p>\n

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Here a simple and filling savory snack that will satisfy nagging mid-day hunger. If you\u2019re not a fan of sun-dried tomatoes, try substituting roasted red peppers or saut\u00e9ed spinach. This recipe would make a fantastic breakfast, too!<\/p>\n

Photo and recipe: Marisa\u00a0Westbrook<\/span><\/em>\u00a0\/ <\/em>Uproot Kitchen<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

11.\u00a0<\/strong>PBJ Yogurt Bowl<\/a> (22 g protein per serving)<\/p>\n

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With 17 grams of protein per cup, Greek yogurt is the ideal base for a healthy high-protein snack. Top it with peanut butter, grape jelly, peanuts, and fresh grapes, and you have a sweet combination that will stop afternoon hunger in its tracks. (And you won\u2019t miss the bread!)<\/p>\n

Recipe: Gina Homolka \/ <\/em>SkinnyTaste<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

RELATED: <\/strong>8 Lower-Calorie Nut Butter Recipes<\/a><\/p>\n

12.\u00a0Paleo Cinnamon Raisin Flatbread<\/a><\/strong> (12.2 g protein per flatbread)<\/p>\n

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It takes just a handful of ingredients to whip up this gluten-free, paleo-friendly and low-carb flatbread \u2014 and you probably have them all in the kitchen already. Spread it with a bit of nut butter and sprinkle with extra cinnamon for a healthy snack with the perfect amount of sweetness and enough protein to satisfy hunger pangs.<\/p>\n

Recipe: Arman \/ <\/em>The Big Man\u2019s World<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

13.\u00a0Roasted Edamame, Three Ways<\/a><\/strong> (15 g protein per cup)<\/p>\n

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In addition to being packed with protein, edamame is high in fiber and relatively low in calories. The best part about roasting them at home? You can customize the flavorings! This recipe includes instructions for three different flavors \u2014 Parmesan and garlic, pepper and sea salt and a \u201csmoky and spicy\u201d mix of cayenne pepper and paprika \u2014 but don\u2019t be afraid to get creative.<\/p>\n

Photo and recipe: Laura \/ <\/em>Beauty & the Beard<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

14.\u00a0Savory Greek Yogurt Three Ways<\/a><\/strong> (17 g protein per cup)<\/p>\n

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While most people lean towards topping Greek yogurt with sweet toppings, savory options work just as well. Here are three flavor-packed ideas \u2014 everything bagel seasoning mix; cucumber, olives and oregano; or tomato, basil and pine nuts. Pair with a piece of whole-wheat pita for an even more satisfying snack.<\/p>\n

Photo and recipe: Lori \/ <\/em>Foxes Love Lemons<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

RELATED:<\/strong> 10 Delicious Chia Seed Pudding Recipes<\/a><\/p>\n

15.\u00a0Protein \u201cBrookies\u201d<\/a><\/strong> (7 g protein per cookie)<\/p>\n

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There\u2019s no need to choose between indulging in a cookie or a brownie with this hybrid treat, which combines the two treats in one. Almond butter and protein powder are the keys to this recipe, making for a protein-rich bite. Plus, at just 184 calories per cookie, they can easily find a place in any healthy diet.<\/p>\n

Photo and recipe: Lee Hersh \/ <\/em>Life by DailyBurn<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

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Originally posted on March 2015. Updated on May 2022<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

All images except (for recipes 3-5, 10, 13-14) via Shutterstock<\/em> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Fight off hunger with these 15 quick and easy high-protein snacks that will satisfy your cravings and taste buds \u2014 any time of day. Make them on the spot or as part of your meal prep routine! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":44,"featured_media":143213,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[27,4069,9,427],"tags":[80,87,341,388],"class_list":["post-37823","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-healthy","category-home-recipe","category-recipes","category-snacks","tag-protein","tag-snacks","tag-tax1living-well","tag-tax2nutrition"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/37823","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/44"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=37823"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/37823\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/143213"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=37823"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=37823"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=37823"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}