15 Easy High Protein Snack Recipes - The Girl on Bloor (2024)

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Want more protein in your diet? These Easy High Protein Snack Recipes have you covered – meal prep them for whenever hunger strikes!

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High Protein Snacks

Need a snack that’s super healthy and will keep you feeling full for longer? These high protein snacks are where it’s at! Protein is an essential nutrient that will keep your body energized and helps your body store nutrients. All these recipes below are high in protein and are super easy to make. You can even prep a lot of them ahead of time, so you’ve got high-protein snacks ready to go whenever you need them.

Shakes, Smoothies, Puddings, and Oats

These recipes can all double as meal prep breakfasts for the week! They're easy to prepare ahead of time and will keep you feeling full for hours.

The Best Protein Shakes {5 Flavours}

10 minutes minutes

These are the best Protein Shakes on the internet! They’re super healthy and are so easy to make with just four ingredients or less.

Make this recipe

Calories: 208kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 372mg | Potassium: 110mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 195IU | Vitamin C: 42mg | Calcium: 326mg | Iron: 1mg

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High Protein Oatmeal {Meal Prep Breakfast}

20 minutes minutes

This Protein Oatmeal is the ultimate meal prep breakfast – it’s high in fibre and protein with 18g of protein and your favourite toppings.

Make this recipe

Calories: 296kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 351mg | Potassium: 214mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 63IU | Calcium: 361mg | Iron: 4mg

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Overnight Steel Cut Oats {High Protein + Meal Prep}

4 hours hours 15 minutes minutes

These Overnight Steel Cut Oats are made with Greek yogurt, almond milk and hemp hearts for a protein-packed meal prep breakfast!

Make this recipe

Calories: 446kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 343mg | Potassium: 71mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 65IU | Calcium: 412mg | Iron: 5mg

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4-Ingredient Chia Pudding {High Protein}

1 hour hour 10 minutes minutes

This creamy chia pudding is super high in protein and comes together with just four ingredients: chia seeds, milk, Greek yogurt & honey!

Make this recipe

Calories: 373kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 155mg | Potassium: 493mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 393IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 456mg | Iron: 3mg

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The Creamiest Avocado Smoothie

10 minutes minutes

This is the Creamiest Avocado Smoothie in existence! Just add frozen avocado, frozen mango, banana, protein powder, coconut milk and spinach.

Make this recipe

Calories: 282kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 97mg | Potassium: 741mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 3352IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 229mg | Iron: 1mg

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Protein Bites, Cookies, and Bars

These are the perfect bite-sized snacks to bring to the office or on road trips. Make a big batch and you'll be covered for the entire week.

Easy No Bake Protein Balls {5 Flavors}

50 minutes minutes

These are the easiest ever protein balls, made 5 ways! They're great meal prep snacks, and you can freeze them – try cookie dough, peanut butter, macaroon, brownie or oatmeal raisin.

Make this recipe

Calories: 128kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 56mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg

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Tahini Coconut Protein Energy Bites

20 minutes minutes

These Tahini Coconut Protein Energy Bites are the perfect nut-free, on-the-go snack using natural sweeteners like dates.

Make this recipe

Calories: 138kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 27mg | Potassium: 136mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 30IU | Vitamin C: 0.6mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 1.3mg

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3-IngredientPeanut Butter Protein Balls

20 minutes minutes

These Banana Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies are packed with protein and fibre. All you need are 4 ingredients and you can freeze them for later!

Make this recipe

Calories: 138kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 86mg | Potassium: 148mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg

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Banana Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies {High Protein}

45 minutes minutes

These Banana Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies are packed with protein and fibre. All you need are 4 ingredients and you can freeze them for later!

Make this recipe

Calories: 142kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 103mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 56IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 2mg

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Nut-Free Funfetti Protein Cookies

22 minutes minutes

These Nut-Free Funfetti Protein Cookies are a healthier version of your favourite dessert with no flour – all you need are five ingredients!

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Calories: 201kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 120mg | Potassium: 61mg | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 31IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 1mg

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Pumpkin Spice Latte Protein Bars

45 minutes minutes

These Pumpkin Spice Latte Protein Bars are a healthy and delicious snack that taste just like your favourite fall Starbucks drink!

Make this recipe

Serving: 1g | Calories: 277kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 68mg | Potassium: 279mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 3831IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 151mg | Iron: 2mg

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For Entertaining

Whether you're throwing a party or it's game day, these recipes are perfect for friends and family! Everyone will be impressed you made them yourself.

20 minutes minutes

This Delicious & Healthy Charcuterie Board is a great holiday appetizer idea with low-calorie and protein-packed ingredients.

Make this recipe

Calories: 304kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 114mg | Sodium: 899mg | Potassium: 406mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 934IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 191mg | Iron: 2mg

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The Ultimate Cowboy Caviar Recipe {Best Dressing!}

2 hours hours 30 minutes minutes

This Cowboy Caviar is a great vegetarian appetizer that packs a big protein punch. It's full of veggies and beans, with the best tangy dressing!

Make this recipe

Calories: 522kcal | Carbohydrates: 66g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Sodium: 621mg | Potassium: 1240mg | Fiber: 22g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1598IU | Vitamin C: 62mg | Calcium: 88mg | Iron: 6mg

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Mini 5-Layer Buffalo Chicken Dip Jars

25 minutes minutes

TheseMini 5-Layer Buffalo Chicken Dip Jars are the perfect grab and go snack with refried beans, guacamole, sour cream and salsa!

Make this recipe

Calories: 278kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 1441mg | Potassium: 603mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1055IU | Vitamin C: 2.6mg | Calcium: 125mg | Iron: 2.1mg

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Easy Homemade Beef Jerky Recipe

This Homemade Beef Jerky recipe is one of the easiest out there, and you don't need a dehydrator – just your oven and a simple marinade make this high protein snack!

Make this recipe

Calories: 108kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 650mg | Potassium: 317mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 167IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 2mg

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Hey there, my name's Taylor! I’m the founder of The Girl on Bloor, a food blog where I share healthy meal prep recipes for busy people. I'm a busy city girl living in downtown Toronto on (you guessed it!) Bloor Street. I've got 10 years experience meal prepping, along with a Master's degree in journalism, and you can find my work across the internet featured on publications such as Buzzfeed, HuffPost, Women's Health, Reader's Digest and more. I also run the awesome 5-Day Meal Prep Challenge, which is a free email course and Facebook group where I share my meal planning strategies and easy meal prep tips and recipes. Be sure to check out my free beginner’s guide to meal prep and follow me on Facebook, YouTube and Instagram to get my latest recipes and meal prep tips!

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FAQs

Which of the following snacks is highest in protein? ›

Best High-Protein Snacks, Recommended By Experts
  • Greek Yogurt. Plain, nonfat Greek yogurt is a versatile high-protein snack, with 156 grams containing about 16 grams of protein. ...
  • Hard-Boiled Eggs. ...
  • Hard Cheeses. ...
  • Edamame. ...
  • Cottage Cheese. ...
  • Jerky. ...
  • Tuna. ...
  • Roasted Chickpeas.
Oct 25, 2023

How can I get 20g of protein in a snack? ›

High Protein Snacks with 20+ Grams of Protein
  1. Meat. • 1 oz Beef jerky. • 6 oz Deli meat.
  2. Produce. • 1/2 cup Berries. • 2 oz Broccoli florets. • 2 oz Cucumbers. • 2 oz Heirloom grape tomatoes.
  3. Refrigerated. • 2 Eggs, hard.
  4. Condiments. • 2 tbsp Horseradish dip. • 2 tbsp Tzatziki sauce.
  5. Nuts & Seeds. • 1/2 cup Pistachios.

What are high-protein snacks for muscle gain? ›

High-protein snacks you could eat on the go include nuts, protein bars, roasted chickpeas, hard-boiled eggs, pumpkin seeds, and low-sodium jerky. Quick-and-easy high-protein snack options include canned fish, overnight oats with berries, wholegrain crackers with cheese, edamame, whey protein shake, and protein balls.

What is the healthiest quick snack? ›

These whole food snacks are good options:
  • any fruit: apple, pear, banana, strawberries, grapes, etc.
  • easy vegetable sticks: cucumber, carrot, celery, peppers, etc.
  • cheese string.
  • air-popped popcorn.
  • trail mix with sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds and raisins (add nuts if allowed at school).

What single item has the most protein? ›

  • Top 10 Foods Highest in Protein.
  • #1: Turkey Breast (and Chicken Breast)
  • #2: Fish (Tuna, Salmon, Halibut)
  • #3: Cheese (Low-fat Mozzarella and Cottage Cheese)
  • Protein in 100g 1oz Slice (28g) Protein to Calorie Ratio. 32g. 9g. 1g protein per 4.7 calories. ...
  • #4: Pork Loin (Chops)
  • #5: Lean Beef and Veal (Low Fat)
  • #6: Tofu.

What snack has 15 grams of protein? ›

Open-faced egg white sandwich

Cook four egg whites (about one-half cup) and place on the muffin. Add 1 tablespoon of shredded cheese,” says Taylor. “This healthy snack has fiber and close to 15 grams of protein, plus it's very filling.”

What snack has 14 grams of protein? ›

Cottage Cheese With Blueberries and Muesli

6 Curd size does not change the nutritional benefits of this food, so choose the curd that you enjoy most. If you prefer, top ½ cup of cottage cheese with ½ cup of blueberries and 2 tablespoons of muesli to get 14 grams of protein.

What homemade snacks for muscle gain? ›

Here are the best muscle-building snacks that are healthy and handy.
  • 1) Eggs. Eggs are a phenomenal source of high-quality protein. ...
  • 2) Canned fish. ...
  • 3) Lean Poultry (white meat) ...
  • 4) Peanut or Nut Butter. ...
  • 5) Greek Yogurt. ...
  • 6) Nuts. ...
  • 7) Trail mix. ...
  • 8) Hummus.
Nov 7, 2023

What is the best snack for muscle gain? ›

Some high protein foods can help you build muscle mass more quickly than other foods. These may include eggs, chicken, salmon, Greek yogurt, skim milk, and beans, among others.

What are homemade protein snacks for bulking? ›

The best snacks for bulking include peanut butter and other nut butter, Greek yogurt parfait, hard-boiled eggs, tuna, beef jerky, and of course protein bars.

What's a good protein snack at night? ›

The Best High-Protein Healthy Bedtime Snacks
  • ½ Cup Roasted Chickpeas. ...
  • Cottage Cheese With Berries and Nut Butter. ...
  • ½ Cup of Edamame. ...
  • Scrambled Eggs and Whole-Grain Avocado Toast. ...
  • One Ounce of Cheese or 1/4 Cup of Roasted Nuts.
Nov 6, 2019

What chips have the most protein? ›

Which chips have the most protein? On our list of protein chips brands, Quest Nutrition's chips have the highest protein content, with 18 to 20 grams of protein per serving, depending on the flavor.

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