20 Best High-Protein Snacks To Keep You Satisfied All Day Long

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I am the type of person who needs to clock in my protein and make sure I get enough every day.

I know they say the amount of protein you need should roughly match your weight in kilograms. So, it’s important for me to fill my body with high-quality proteins daily.

I don’t necessarily take protein shakes—you can if you want—but I try to get all my protein from natural foods. That’s why I came up with a list of ideas to help you reach your protein goals.

I tend to lean towards foods like eggs, beef, chicken, fish, and a whole lot of nuts.

Yes, I love nuts—not only because they are a great protein source, but also because they are packed with healthy fats, which are really good for you.

Another type of protein I take every day, and the only supplement I’d ever consider, is collagen—mainly because it’s so hard to get enough collagen unless you have time to make bone broth every single day.

Even if you don’t have time, these recipes will help you come up with plenty of protein-packed snacks to build up your intake.

Personally, I think the highest protein sources are eggs, grass-fed beef, and fish.

I eat almost a cup of mixed nuts every day, including almonds, pistachios, walnuts, macadamias, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds—pretty much any type of nut and seed—and I spread it out throughout the day.

That includes peanut butter, which I like to spread on sprouted or whole-grain bread—it’s nutritious and super easy to make.

Anyway, here are the best protein snacks you can enjoy throughout the day to boost your protein intake!

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1. Protein Overnight Oats

Recipe by Eat With Clarity

Overnight oats is the perfect treat if you want a healthy, high-protein breakfast that substitutes as a dessert.

It’s what most healthy-eating sweet tooths love without feeling guilty. By adding a bit of cream cheese, you can take it up a notch without feeling like you’re depriving yourself.

Great for a Friday treat after a whole five days of clean eating.

2. Blueberry Protein Muffins

Recipe by The Diet Chef

Attention muffin lovers: you will well love this because no one said you had to go on some strict diet and cut all muffins.

You can still indulge in the healthy kind that will give you high protein. All you need is some high-quality protein powder, and plus, it’s a great break from gulping down that protein shake every day.

You deserve a nice little treat. There is no need to grab one from McDonald’s or your local grocery store when you can sprinkle some blueberry or even dark chocolate for a change in flavor.

3. Sweet & Savory Cottage Cheese Bowls

Recipe by Eat the Gains

Call me crazy, but I used to eat cottage cheese alone all because I wanted to up my protein, but I was missing out by not adding my own variety of toppings like fruits and nuts, which would elevate the protein to the next level.

If you want to mix it with some avocado because you’re a skin care enthusiast, you can do that too.

4. Pecan Low Carb Protein Bars

Recipe by The Movement Menu

It’s time to ditch the protein bars you buy from the grocery store. They are loaded with added sugar and not good for you. Trust me, make your own and you will wonder why on earth you didn’t do this earlier.

Honestly, any healthy protein bar without added sugar will taste good as long as you add some dark chocolate. That’s if you’re a chocolate lover like me, but if not, that’s fine too.

Add your favorite nuts, seeds, or even dried fruit, and you will recover faster from your workouts.

5. Triple Berry Protein Smoothie

Recipe by Fit Foodie Finds

I know you might be getting bored of the protein shake like what I said earlier, but if you change things up, like going from strawberry banana to a triple berry like this, you will feel like you’re eating something novel.

It’s a great way to feel refreshed and healthy before or after your weight training. You’ll need all the protein to recover, so don’t shy away from drinking up.

6. Easy Protein Box For Work

Recipe by Clean Foodie Cravings

Fill your protein box with a bunch of high-protein snacks like eggs, carrot sticks with hummus for variety, nuts, and even some chicken breast — or substitute with canned sardines, tuna, or salmon. Any fish will do for a high-protein snack.

You can wrap it with veggie leaves or lettuce if you don’t want carbs, but it is okay to take maybe one slice of bread if you must. Just be sure to load it with protein and fiber to create a good balance.

7. Vegan Protein Balls

Recipe by Eating Bird Food

Instead of munching on donuts, try the protein balls. They may not taste as sweet as donuts or as heavenly as the glazed flavor, but you will get used to this. Plus, knowing what you’re working out for will make you not even like those sweet donuts anymore.

Who needs a sugar rush when you’re chasing a strength crush?

8. High-Protein Meal Prep Egg Cups

Recipe by Rachael’s Good Eats

Eggs are honestly one of the best natural sources of protein, filled with other good nutrients that support your health, so it’s okay to indulge in them in different styles like egg cups.

Pair it with a light whole wheat toast or some salsa and you’ll have yourself a delicious high-protein snack. One that you won’t mind munching on because it’s just that good. It’s egg-cellent fuel for your day.

9. Savoury Spiced Roasted Nuts

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Recipe by Walder Wellness

I go crazy over nuts because they have both protein and healthy fats. They say eating nuts will make you gain, but that couldn’t be further from the truth.

As long as you’re not eating McDonald’s or any other fatty meals on top of the two handfuls of nuts you’re having, you’re not gaining.

Include a variety such as almonds, cashews, pistachios, or even macadamia, but don’t cheat and eat sugar-loaded cookies with nuts because that doesn’t count.

10. Protein-Packed Greek Yogurt Spinach Dip

Recipe by Daisybeet

If you’re going to have yogurt, I suggest Greek because it’s the one with the highest protein.

Don’t worry if you don’t like the thick consistency. I guarantee that within a few weeks of eating it and noticing the difference in your body, you’ll start loving Greek yogurt.

Mix it with berries, nuts, or even add a little bit of cinnamon and a sprinkle of granola, but not too much to the point where you’d be taking too much sugar!