Enjoying a tasty protein-laden snack will keep you satisfied longer and mean that you are less likely to overeat later. We've put together a generous list of high protein snacks to empower your health and your goals, below!
SHRIMP WITH COCKTAIL SAUCE
Protein - 14 grams
Gather 2 ounces (about 6 or 7 pieces) of cooked and chilled shrimp and dip into 3 tablespoons of cocktail sauce
CASHEW BUTTER ON RYE TOAST
Protein - 8 grams
1 slice of rye toast (toasting is optional) with 1 tablespoon of cashew butter. Can add optional bananas or other fruit.
KALAMATA OLIVES AND FETA CHEESE
Protein - 8 grams
2 ounces of cubed feta cheese with 6 olives.
CARROT STICKS DIPPED IN HUMMUS
Protein - 5 grams
1/2 cup carrots dipped in 2 tablespoons hummus.
TURKEY JERKY AND PRETZELS
Protein - 18 ounces
2 ounces of jerky along with 1 ounce of pretzels.
MELON CUBES AND STRING CHEESE
Protein - 14 grams
Watermelon, honeydew, or cantaloupe - 1 cup along with 2 string cheese.
ROASTED GARBANZO BEANS
Protein - 18 grams
Preheat your oven to 400 F degrees. Drain and rinse a 15 ounce can of garbanzo beans. Pat them dry. Pop them into the oven until they are brown and crispy, about 30 - 40 minutes. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with salt, then add your choice of seasonings.
CASHEWS AND DRIED CHERRIES
Protein - 5 grams
Mix 1 ounce of cashews with 2 tablespoons of dried cherries. Snack away.
APPLE SLICES WITH RAW ALMONDS
Protein - 6 grams
Slice a medium size apple and 1 ounce of raw almonds.
MIXED NUTS
Protein - 6 grams
The perfect snack size is about 1/4 cup.
ALMOND BUTTER AND RICE CAKES
Protein - 7 grams
Two large rice cakes spread with a total of 2 tablespoons of almond butter.
DELI MEATS AND CHEESE ROLL UPS
Protein - 14 grams
1 ounce of sliced meat and 1 ounce of thinly sliced or shredded cheese. Roll the cheese up into a meat type burrito.
VANILLA GREEK YOGURT WITH BLACKBERRIES
Protein - 15 grams
Mix 6 ounces of Greek yogurt with 1/2 cup blackberries or any other type berry you prefer.
PEANUT BUTTER ON CELERY
Protein - 7 grams
2 tablespoons of peanut butter spread on 2 or 3 celery stalks.
PEANUTS AND CHOCOLATE CHIPS
Protein - 9 grams
Mix 1/4 cup peanuts with 2 tablespoons of chocolate chips. The perfect cure for the sweet and salty craving!
FRUIT SMOOTHIE
Protein - 21 grams with added 310 Shake
1 cup of frozen fruit of your choice, 1/4 cup vanilla yogurt, 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk, and 1 scoop of your favorite flavor 310 Shake. Blend on high, adding additional ice if desired.
COTTAGE CHEESE WITH BLUEBERRIES AND MUESLI
Protein - 14 grams
Mix 1/2 cup cottage cheese with 1/2 cup blueberries and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons muesli.