Popsugar Health & Fitness Healthy Snacks High-Protein Snack Ideas 35 Protein-Packed Snack Recipes to Satisfy Cravings and Defeat Hunger 16 August 2018 by Jenny Sugar Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Jenny Sugar Experts recommend snacking on six to 10 grams of protein to help you stay fuller longer. You can also use snack time as a way to get more protein if you're having trouble meeting your daily quota. Here are 35 protein-packed snack recipes to satisfy your salty, sweet, creamy, or crunchy cravings. Related: 55 Snacks to Satisfy Hunger, All Under 150 Calories Chocolate Mousse-Filled Strawberries Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Jenny Sugar How do you make juicy, sweet strawberries even better? Pair them with chocolate, of course. The filling in these sweet morsels is made with tofu and dates! Calories: 156 for 10 strawberries Protein: 6.4 grams Get the recipe: chocolate mousse-filled strawberries 1 / 35 Chocolate Almond Smoothie Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Jenny Sugar Light, smooth, refreshing — and of course full of bold chocolate flavour. After sipping on this simple smoothie, consider your chocolate cravings cured! Calories: 153 Protein: 15.6 grams Get the recipe: chocolate almond smoothie 2 / 35 Banana Oat Cookies Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Jenny Sugar These are only made with three ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen: bananas, rolled oats, and vanilla protein powder. That's it! Calories: 124 for two cookies Protein: 5.6 grams Get the recipe: banana oat cookies 3 / 35 Hummus Deviled Eggs Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Jenny Sugar This deviled eggs recipe replaces mayonnaise with hummus for a protein-packed snack that you'll want to eat on the regular. Calories: 94 for one Protein: 6.4 grams Get the recipe: hummus deviled eggs 4 / 35 Roasted Edamame Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Jenny Sugar Roasting these fibre-filled soybeans brings extra crunch and flavour, and serves as a satisfying post-workout snack. Calories: 153 per serving Protein: 13.4 grams Get the recipe: roasted edamame 5 / 35 Black Bean Brownie Bites Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Jenny Sugar These are chewy, fudgy, and perfect for satisfying your deep chocolate cravings. Calories: 149 for one Protein: 5.9 grams Get the recipe: black bean brownie bites 6 / 35 Lemon Coconut Protein Balls Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Jenny Sugar These lemon protein balls are made with just five ingredients: raw almonds, vanilla protein powder, juicy dates, lemon juice, and unsweetened coconut. Calories: 147 for three balls Protein: 7.2 grams Get the recipe: lemon coconut protein balls 7 / 35 High-Protein Banana and PB Snack Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Jenny Sugar Banana and peanut butter get a protein upgrade with this quick snack. Calories: 158 Protein: 13.6 grams Get the recipe: banana and PB snack 8 / 35 Cocoa Cinnamon-Sugar Roasted Chickpeas Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Jenny Sugar Don't let cravings get the best of you. Have it all with this high-protein snack that will satisfy your sweet tooth without going overboard on calories and processed sugar. Calories: 144 per serving Protein: 6.2 grams Get the recipe: cocoa cinnamon-sugar roasted chickpeas 9 / 35 Beef Jerky Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Nicole Perry Whenever possible, make your own jerky. It's a low-fat, low-cal, and low-carb snack, and it's a great source of iron and protein. Calories: 164 for two pieces Protein: 13.3 grams Get the recipe: beef jerky 10 / 35 Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Protein Balls Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Jenny Sugar Did we mention these balls taste like a Reese's Peanut Butter Cups? Oh yeah. They totally do. If you love chocolate and peanut butter, you have got to try this recipe. Calories: 182 for two balls Protein: 6.6 grams Get the recipe: chocolate chip peanut butter protein balls 11 / 35 Turkey, Broccoli, and Egg Muffins Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Leta Shy Make a batch of these egg, broccoli, and turkey sausage muffins over the weekend to grab and go during the week. Calories: 150 Protein: 12.3 grams Get the recipe: turkey, broccoli, and egg muffins 12 / 35 Chocolate Hummus Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Jenny Sugar Made with almonds, chickpeas, and dates, this chocolate dip offers fibre and protein, but is much lower in sugar than if you noshed on a couple squares of dark chocolate. Calories: 107 per serving Protein: 4.7 grams Get the recipe: chocolate hummus 13 / 35 Crispy Peanut Butter Protein Balls Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Jenny Sugar If you're craving a soft and chewy cookie, this no-bake recipe is sure to trick your taste buds into thinking you're enjoying a peanut butter cookie. Calories: 158 for two balls Protein: 7 grams Get the recipe: crispy peanut butter protein balls 14 / 35 Cucumber Tofu Rolls Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Jenny Sugar Prepare tofu ahead of time and store it in the fridge to whip up these protein-packed vegan cucumber tofu rolls in a matter of minutes. Calories: 156 for four rolls Protein: 5.9 grams Get the recipe: cucumber tofu rolls 15 / 35 Asparagus and Salmon Bundles Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Lizzie Fuhr Asparagus and salmon combine their superfood powers to create one delicious and nutritious snack that offers more than 10 grams of protein per serving. Calories: 104 per bundle Protein: 10.4 grams Get the recipe: asparagus and salmon bundles 16 / 35 Vegan Banana-Oat Protein Balls Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Jenny Sugar Made with plant-based protein powder, these three-ingredient protein balls are vegan, and they can also be made gluten free if you use gluten-free oats. Calories: 141 for three balls Protein: 8.1 grams Get the recipe: vegan protein balls 17 / 35 Paleo Meatballs Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Lizzie Fuhr A creative blend of traditional Czech spices and fresh herbs give these nutritious, protein-packed pork meatballs their delicious flavour, while just one egg and a little mustard acts as the binder that holds these balls together. Calories: 122 for two meatballs Protein: 20 grams Get the recipe: Paleo meatballs 18 / 35 Metabolism-Boosting Smoothie Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Jenny Sugar With a quick whir of the blender, here's a smoothie recipe loaded with metabolism-boosting ingredients. Calories: 172 for half a serving Protein: 15.2 grams Get the recipe: metabolism-boosting smoothie 19 / 35 Chickpea Cookie Dough Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Lizzie Fuhr Vegan and gluten-free, this "dough" is an excellent source of fibre and protein in one sweet, healthy dip — perfect for apple slices. Calories: 126 for half a serving Protein: 5.6 grams Get the recipe: chickpea cookie dough 20 / 35 Carrot Cake Protein Balls Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Jenny Sugar These no-bake protein balls are sweet, nutty, and soft, and they're cake-like without a drop of flour. Calories: 176 for two balls Protein: 6.6 grams Get the recipe: carrot cake protein balls 21 / 35 Cherry-Almond Coconut Protein Balls Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Jenny Sugar With a touch of cinnamon and maple syrup, these balls that you pop in the freezer taste more like an after-workout bite of cherry cheesecake. Calories: 156 for two balls Protein: 7.4 grams Get the recipe: cherry-almond protein balls 22 / 35 Creamy Peanutty Apples With Grapes Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Jenny Sugar This filling and fun-looking snack is great for a post-workout treat, and is even sweet enough to satisfy your dessert cravings. Calories: 151 per serving Protein: 8.4 grams Get the recipe: creamy peanutty apples with grapes 23 / 35 Gluten-Free Quinoa Pizza Bites Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Jenny Sugar Here's a gluten-free, savory snack that tastes like pizza, but is made with the goodness of quinoa, a whole grain packed with fibre and protein. Calories: 144 for three bites Protein:8.4 grams Get the recipe: quinoa pizza bites 24 / 35 Chocolate Protein Pudding Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Jenny Sugar Enjoy this vegan chocolate protein pudding for dessert or even as a filling, sweet snack! Calories: 146 Protein: 7.3 grams Get the recipe: chocolate protein pudding 25 / 35 Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Pie Protein Balls Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Jenny Sugar As if you thought you made every healthy pumpkin recipe you could possibly make this Fall, here's another one to blow your Autumn-recipe-loving mind. Calories: 154 for two balls Protein: 6.8 grams Get the recipe: chocolate chip pumpkin pie protein balls 26 / 35 Cookie Dough Protein Balls Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Lizzie Fuhr Roll these up ahead of time, and pop two an hour before your workout. Calories: 213 for two balls Protein: 8.5 grams Get the recipe: cookie dough protein balls 27 / 35 Avocado With Cottage Cheese Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Lizzie Fuhr Packed with healthy fats and protein, this snack will keep you feeling full all the way until dinner, so you can avoid late-afternoon nibbling that can lead to weight gain. Calories: 141 for half an avocado Protein: 6.8 grams Get the recipe: avocado with cottage cheese 28 / 35 Salted Peanut Protein Balls Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Jenny Sugar Crunchy on the outside, soft and chewy on the inside. We apologise, but you probably won't be able to stop reaching for these salted peanut protein balls. Calories: 183 for three balls Protein: 7.2 grams Get the recipe: salted peanut protein balls 29 / 35 Frozen Yoghurt Cupcakes Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Jenny Sugar If you have a sweet spot for cold and creamy ice cream, but don't love the amount of calories and fat found in each spoonful, you need to make a batch of these ice cream cupcakes pronto. Calories: 90 calories for three Protein: 9 grams Get the recipe: frozen yoghurt cupcakes 30 / 35 Mediterranean-Spiced Chickpeas Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Nicole Perry Equally appropriate as a snack or a party appetizer, these za'atar- and cumin-spiced roasted chickpeas are a versatile nibble you'll make time and time again Calories: 130 for one-third of the recipe Protein: 7 grams Get the recipe: Mediterranean-spiced chickpeas 31 / 35 Coconut-Covered Chocolate Protein Balls Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Jenny Sugar If you have an obsession with all things chewy, and you also have a love affair with chocolate, then allow me to introduce you to your soulmate — these coconut-covered chocolate almond protein balls. Calories: 159 for three balls Protein: 7.8 grams Get the recipe: coconut-covered chocolate protein balls 32 / 35 Peanut Butter Brownie Bites Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Jenny Sugar These chewy brownies are disguised as fudgey, peanut-buttery goodness — but shhh, they also offer a healthy dose of protein, which we could all use a little more of. Calories: 124 for one Protein: 5.1 grams Get the recipe: peanut butter protein brownie bites 33 / 35 Chocolate Raspberry "Truffles" Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Jenny Sugar These decadent rose-coloured gems may look like chocolate truffles, but are protein balls in disguise. Calories: 142 for two balls Protein: 6.6 grams Get the recipe: chocolate raspberry protein balls 34 / 35 Almond Cherry Chunks of Energy Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Jenny Sugar Vegan and gluten-free, these protein-packed nutty nuggets are the perfect post-workout snack. Calories: 152 for three bites Protein: 6.9 grams Get the recipe: almond cherry chunks of energy 35 / 35 Healthy SnacksHealthy RecipesHealthy Living