Recipes and Cooking Healthy Recipes Healthy Snack Recipes 14 High-Protein Snacks That'll Help You Power Through the Day By Karla Walsh Karla Walsh Instagram Website Karla Walsh is a Des Moines, Iowa-based freelance writer, editor, and former fitness instructor who balances her love of food and drink with her passion for fitness. (Or tries to, at least!) She holds a double major in magazine journalism and kinesiology from Iowa State University. She also passed her level one sommelier exam with the Court of Master Sommeliers, received her personal trainer certification through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) and group fitness instructor certification through the Athletics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA). She's covered health, food, fitness, psychology, beauty, and beyond for more than 12 years. In addition to BHG.com, her writing has been published in AllRecipes, Runner's World, Shape and Fitness Magazines, as well as on EatingWell.com, Shape.com, ReadersDigest.com, TheHealthy.com, Prevention.com, WomensHealthMag.com, and more. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process and Katlyn Moncada Katlyn Moncada Instagram Katlyn Moncada is the associate food editor at BHG.com, sharing food news and tutorials on becoming better home cooks. She is a writer and editor with nearly a decade of experience in digital media, photography, and video production. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Updated on June 21, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Jason Donnelly Whether you're staving off a midday crash or fueling up while on the go, stay on your feet with our protein-packed snack recipes. Each of these healthy snacks supplies at least 7 grams of protein, offering an easy way to fill you up and give you long-lasting energy. You don't need to be following a high-protein diet to put these snack ideas to good use! 01 of 14 Avocado Egg Bake View Recipe Hannah Bigot Eggs are one of our favorite high-protein foods because they're easy to make and delicious to eat. You can make a tasty egg-filled avocado cup in just 25 minutes. (Save the second half for a bedtime snack!) This is a low-carb treat, too—the creamy green fruit stands in for toast. Protein: 11 grams 02 of 14 Indian Chickpea Salad with Pitas View Recipe Jason Donnelly Chickpeas are a protein-rich food, so they're a great addition to your list of healthy snack ideas. Chickpeas and low-fat yogurt give this vegetarian salad as much protein per serving as about five slices of bacon. Pack it in a Mason jar and wrap a pita half in foil so you can enjoy this satisfying snack on the go. Protein: 14 grams Roasted Chickpea Recipes You'll Want to Snack on Forever 03 of 14 Ginger-Acai Bowls with Almond-Pepita Clusters View Recipe Blaine Moats The creamy base for this acai bowl features protein-packed yogurt, but get this: Even the homemade granola for this beautiful smoothie bowl is hiding protein. An egg white binds the crunchy bits together, while sliced almonds, pumpkin seeds, and flaxseed meal give each bowl as much protein as an energy bar (without the chalky consistency). If you're not a fan of more traditional natural-protein foods, sneak some into your afternoon snack with this yummy smoothie bowl. Protein: 10 grams 04 of 14 Paleo Rosemary Roasted Nuts View Recipe Karla Conrad For the biggest muscle boost, we suggest using almonds, walnuts, and pumpkin seeds (pepitas) for this spiced-up snack. Pack in reusable snack bags and store in your car, purse, or desk so you're never too far from a healthy bite. You can store this mix for a few days, so it's a great option to keep around. Protein: 7 grams 05 of 14 Protein-Packed Smoothies View Recipe Peter Krumhardt High-protein snacks don't have to be hard to make! Instead of stopping at the smoothie store, blend your own smoothie at home so you know exactly what's in it. Hint: fresh fruit, yogurt, and a lot of protein! Protein: 10 grams Try Our Other Favorite Smoothie Recipes 06 of 14 No-Cook Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps View Recipe Marty Baldwin To keep the carb count low and the protein count high (we're looking at you, keto), these Asian-inspired lettuce wraps are just the ticket. Simply pulse together cooked chicken breast with some green onions, bell pepper, and a hint of spice in your food processor ($59, Target). Keep the mixture in the fridge to warm up a bit anytime you need a quick, high-protein snack to refuel. Protein: 7 grams 07 of 14 Pizza Quesadillas View Recipe Matthew Clark Pizza for a snack? Yes, please! This tasty food mash-up looks like a Mexican-style meal but tastes like an Italian appetizer. However you classify it, you can call these high-protein snack wedges delicious. This is also one of our favorite healthy snacks for kids. They can help make it, too! Protein: 9 grams 08 of 14 Ricotta and Parmesan Spread View Recipe Jason Donnelly Delicious and creamy, ricotta cheese is super high in protein. Mixing in fresh basil, oregano, and chives gives it even more flavor. Who knew an appetizer spread worthy of a cheese plate could be included as one of your sources of protein for the day? Protein: 7 grams How to Build a Simple Charcuterie Board 09 of 14 Pizza Lettuce Wraps View Recipe Blaine Moats Everyone loves a cheesy slice of pizza. Our lettuce wraps are an absolutely delicious and healthy high-protein snack choice! Large Bibb lettuce leaves provide the wrap for our protein-packed pizza nibbles. Protein: 12 grams 10 of 14 Spiced Tofu Spring Rolls View Recipe Andy Lyons If you're a meat-eater, tofu might not top your list of protein sources, but it should! Spicy tofu adds a boost of plant-based protein and zippy flavor to our spring rolls filled with fresh veggies. Tip: Save half the tofu marinade to reuse as a dipping sauce. Protein: 9 grams Our Best High-Protein Vegan Recipes 11 of 14 Sweet Ricotta and Strawberry Parfaits View Recipe Karla Conrad Ditch the yogurt! Sweet ricotta adds an extra richness to these fruit-filled parfaits. Fresh mint and strawberries are a scrumptious flavor pairing in this high-protein snack recipe that makes a tasty, refreshing, and healthy treat on a hot summer afternoon. Bonus: it's also gluten-free! Protein: 9 grams 12 of 14 Bacon and Cheese Deviled Eggs View Recipe Blaine Moats Eggs alone almost meet our healthy snack protein criteria of 7 grams, but we added bacon. The salty, savory ingredient adds an extra gram of protein to each serving. Plus, who could say no to bacon? Not us, that's for sure! Protein: 7 grams 13 of 14 Crunchy PB&A Wrap View Recipe Jacob Fox Enjoy peanut butter and apples wrapped in a convenient travel package: a tortilla! This healthy snack idea brings back the classic PB&J recipe but with a few twists for extra protein. For a fiber and protein boost, choose whole wheat instead of white flour tortillas. Protein: 8 grams Try These High-Protein Breakfast Recipes 14 of 14 Mediterranean Salmon Spread View Recipe Jason Donnelly Salmon, sour cream, garlic, and bell pepper combine to make a delicious high-protein savory snack. Fresh mint complements the dip and makes this a feast for the eyes, too. Serve with crackers of your choice for a tasty, healthy snack idea. Protein: 7 grams Full-of-Flavor Healthy Mediterranean Diet Recipes Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit