This is the best weight-loss advice ever — eat snacks! It can keep hunger at bay between meals so you consume fewer daily calories, and feeling satisfied will also prevent overeating at meal time, all of which can help you lose weight.
Snacks can also be a way to get valuable nutrients you're missing from meals alone. But not all snacks will help you lose weight. Registered dietitians Stephanie Clarke, RD, and Willow Jarosh, RD, of C&J Nutrition [1] encourage your snacks to be high in protein to satiate hunger longer. Protein also helps to even out the rate that carbohydrates enter your bloodstream, so if you eat a snack that's low in protein, a spike in your blood sugar levels could result in stronger cravings and the need to munch on more.
Stephanie and Willow recommended that you choose a snack that offers six to 10 grams of protein [2]. Here are some delicious, high-protein vegan snack recipes to try.
Tofu Avocado "Toast"
Now you can enjoy your beloved avocado toast and still follow a low-carb diet. This recipe swaps traditional bread with tofu.
Calories: 181 for one slice
Protein: 12.5 grams
Get the recipe: tofu avocado "toast" [4]
Vegan Chewy Protein Bars
Similar in calories, carbs, protein, and the sweet fudgy flavour and chewy texture of RXBARs, these bars are so easy to make. Plus, you can doll up this basic recipe depending with the flavour you like (hello, chocolate chips!).
Calories: 223
Protein: 12 grams
Get the recipe: vegan RXBAR [5]
Protein-Packed Vegan Ice Cream
This post-workout recovery ice cream — yes, ice cream! — is totally vegan.
Calories: 204
Protein: 15.1 grams
Get the recipe: protein-packed vegan ice cream [6]
Lemon Coconut Protein Balls
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]
Vanilla Clementine Protein Smoothie
Although snacking on a couple of juicy clementines is the absolute best way to enjoy them, this creamy smoothie [8] is a close second.
Calories: 168 for half a serving
Protein: 13.7 grams
Get the recipe: creamy citrus smoothie [9]
Cocoa Cinnamon-Sugar Roasted Chickpeas
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 [10]
Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Protein Balls
All you need is a food processor or high-speed blender, and you'll be biting into these soft, cookie-dough-like protein balls in a matter of minutes.
Calories: 182
Protein: 6.6 grams
Get the recipe: chocolate chip peanut butter protein balls [11]
Banana Milkshake Smoothie
Made with just four ingredients, this smoothie [12] comes together in less than five minutes.
Calories: 168 for half a serving
Protein: 10.2 grams
Get the recipe: banana milkshake smoothie [13]
High-Protein Banana and PB Snack
Banana and peanut butter get a protein upgrade with this quick snack.
Calories: 158 per serving
Protein: 13.6 grams
Get the recipe: banana and PB snack [14]
Chocolate Almond Smoothie
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 [15]
Protein-Packed Brownies
A cross between oatmeal cookies and brownies, these chocolaty bars are so insanely delicious that you won't even guess there's protein powder added to the batter.
Calories: 217 for one and a half brownies
Protein: 7.7 grams
Get the recipe: protein-packed brownies [16]
Raspberry Vanilla Protein Smoothie
Here's a recipe [17] that has about half the carbs of a basic smoothie recipe, at just under 22 grams, with only seven grams of sugar.
Calories: 156 for half a serving
Protein: 17.5 grams
Get the recipe: raspberry vanilla protein smoothie [18]
Banana Bread
Sweet and moist on the inside and crispy on the outside, this banana bread tastes delicious on its own, but it's even more amazing smeared with nut butter and sprinkled with chocolate chips.
Calories: 188 per slice
Protein: 8.2 grams
Get the recipe: banana bread [19]
Roasted Edamame
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 [20]
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
Soft, chewy, and under 100 calories each, these gluten-free cookies are bursting with spiced pumpkin-pie flavour.
Calories: 190 for two cookies
Protein: 6 grams
Get the recipe: pumpkin chocolate chip cookies [21]
Sweet Potato Banana Protein Bread
Packed with fibre and protein, this bread is naturally sweetened with sweet potato, banana, and applesauce. And it tastes like dessert!
Calories: 225 per piece
Protein: 10.4 grams
Get the recipe: sweet potato banana protein bread [22]
Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bars
Bake up a batch of these soft, cake-like bars, and the aromas of cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, maple syrup, and pumpkin will waft through your house.
Calories: 144 per bar
Protein: 8.3 grams
Get the recipe: chocolate chip pumpkin bars [23]
Low-Sugar Berry Smoothie
If you're watching your carbs or trying to cut back on your sugar intake — even natural sugars — grab your blender and whip up this subtly sweet and creamy smoothie [24].
Calories: 151 for half a serving
Protein: 11.1 grams
Get the recipe: berry smoothie [25]
Chocolate Chip Protein-Packed Pumpkin Bread
When you want your house to feel as cosy as slipping on a sweater in the Fall, turn on your oven and bake this pumpkin bread.
Calories: 200 per piece
Protein: 9.2 grams
Get the recipe: chocolate chip protein-packed pumpkin bread [26]
Peanut-Butter Protein Granola Bars
You love sitting down to a bowl of oatmeal, but when you're in a rush, who's got time to sit with a spoon? Here's a quick breakfast to satisfy your oatmeal cravings on the go.
Calories: 192 for half a bar
Protein: 8 grams
Get the recipe: peanut-butter protein granola bars [27]
Iced Coffee Protein Smoothie
This smoothie [28] follows the perfect breakfast formula for weight loss, complete with healthy fats and fibre to keep you full for hours. It tastes a little like melted coffee ice cream, so yeah, it's pretty amazing.
Calories: 155 for half a serving
Protein: 11.5 grams
Get the recipe: iced coffee protein smoothie [29],
Chocolate Protein Pudding
Enjoy this vegan chocolate protein pudding for dessert or even as a filling, sweet snack!
Calories: 146 per serving
Protein: 7.3 grams
Get the recipe: chocolate protein pudding [30]
Chocolate-Almond Protein Bars
These bars are totally vegan and made with just five ingredients (plus salt and cinnamon for flavour), and you can whip them up in less than 20 minutes.
Calories: 166 per bar
Protein: 12.8 grams
Get the recipe: vegan protein bars [31]
Vanilla Smoothie
Made with only four ingredients, this sweet vanilla smoothie [32] tastes like a luscious vanilla milkshake. The sky-high protein content comes from the surprising addition of silken tofu to the blender.
Calories: 164 for half a serving
Protein: 8.7 grams
Get the recipe: vanilla smoothie [33]
Crispy Peanut Butter Protein Balls
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 [34]
Vegan Banana-Oat Protein Balls
Made with plant-based protein powder, these three-ingredient protein balls [35] 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 [36]
Metabolism-Boosting Smoothie
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 [37]
Carrot Cake Protein Balls
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 [38]
Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Pie Protein Balls
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 [39]
Nutty Chocolate Strawberry Banana Smoothie
Chocolate for breakfast? Why not! Skip the chocolate pastries to avoid that midmorning sugar crash by whipping up this creamy smoothie [40] instead.
Calories: 171 for half a serving
Protein: 12.6 grams
Get the recipe: nutty chocolate strawberry banana smoothie [41]
Salted Peanut Protein Balls
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 [42]
Cucumber Tofu Rolls
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: 195 for five rolls
Protein: 7.4 grams
Get the recipe: cucumber tofu rolls [43]
Flat-Belly, High-Protein Smoothie
This simple, sweet, and creamy berry smoothie [44] is loaded with tons of easy-to-digest ingredients to help improve your digestion.
Calories: 171 for half a serving
Protein: 10.5 grams
Get the recipe: flat-belly, high-protein smoothie [45]
Mediterranean-Spiced Chickpeas
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 [46]
Strawberry Milkshake Smoothie
This sweet strawberry milkshake smoothie [47] is only made with six ingredients, so it's easy to whip up — and tastes like melted strawberry ice cream.
Calories: 199 for half a serving
Protein: 14.4 grams
Get the recipe: strawberry milkshake smoothie [48]
Coconut-Covered Chocolate Protein Balls
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 [49]
Peanut Butter Brownie Bites
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: 248 for two
Protein: 10.2 grams
Get the recipe: peanut butter protein brownie bites [50]
Chocolate Raspberry "Truffles"
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 [51]
Chocolate Milkshake Smoothie
This smoothie tastes like a chocolate milkshake!
Calories: 177 for half a serving
Protein: 11 grams
Get the recipe: chocolate raspberry smoothie [52]
Almond Cherry Chunks of Energy
Vegan and gluten-free, these protein-packed nutty nuggets [53] are the perfect post-workout snack.
Calories: 152 for three bites
Protein: 6.9 grams
Get the recipe: almond cherry chunks of energy [54]
Overnight Breakfast Cookie
You want cookies for breakfast. We get it — we want them, too. So make this breakfast cookie [55]!
Calories: 164 for half a serving
Protein: 10.4 grams
Get the recipe: overnight breakfast cookie [56]
Honeydew Protein Smoothie
This invigourating dairy-free smoothie [57] offers tons of fibre, protein, and healthy fats, which are perfect for keeping you full all morning long and helping you lose weight.
Calories: 177 for half a serving
Protein: 18.2 grams
Get the recipe: honeydew protein smoothie [58]