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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
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.
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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
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!
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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
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!
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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
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
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
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.
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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
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
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
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!
Make this recipe
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
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!
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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
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
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
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!
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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
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!
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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
Created by Taylor Stinson
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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