There’s nothing like powering up your day with a burst of energy and flavor – and high protein snacks are just the way to do that. Whether you’re looking to refuel post-workout or are in need of a midday pick-me-up, these high protein snacks serve to satisfy. The high protein snacks I've included in this roundup come prepackaged, making each one easy to pick for a grab-and-go breakfast or packing your office lunchbox at the last minute. I’ve included some savory and sweet options so you can find *exactly* what you’re craving! Let’s dive in.
What snacks are very high in protein?
Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, hard-boiled eggs, and jerky are some general snacks that are high in protein. If you're looking for grab-and-go options, Quest Chips, Perfect Bars, Scout Seafood Snacks, and Chomps meat sticks are some of our faves.
How much protein should I eat per day?
Experts recommend eating 0.36 grams per pound of bodyweight every day. An easy way to calculate this is multiplying your bodyweight by 0.36. The resulting number will be the amount of protein (in grams) you should eat per day. However, if you are more active and are looking to build muscle mass, consuming around 0.5 to 0.8 grams of protein per pound of bodyweight is advised.
Bobo's Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Protein Bars
Bobo's protein bars have 15 grams of protein and require *zero* effort on your part – other than ripping the wrapper open and digging in!
Wilde Buffalo Chicken Protein Chips
Crafted primarily with chicken breast, chicken broth, and egg whites, these crispy chips are giving high protein snacks a good reputation. Each mouthful will be bursting with buffalo flavors, all while fueling your bod with 10 grams of protein per serving.
Legendary Foods Chocolate Cake Protein Pastry
This high-protein snack is low-key a PopTarts dupe, but offers a totally different snacking experience. This chocolatey treat is packed with 20 grams of protein per serving, is gluten-free and keto, and tastes better than your average protein bar. Plus, you can snag 'em with fun flavors like Birthday Cake, Strawberry, Red Velvet, and more.
Whisps Cheddar Baked Cheese Bites
Who would've thought that straight-up cheese could be good for you? Each snack pack of these baked cheddar bits delivers 6 grams of protein, making your midday pick-me-up much more fulfilling
Banza Homestyle Protein Waffles
The fact that all these high protein waffles need is a mere 5 minutes in the toaster to be done is downright glorious. For every 2 waffles, you'll get 10 grams of chickpea-derived plant protein, which is ideal for starting your day (or ending it with dessert – I am not one to judge). Snag them in a Homestyle, Blueberry, or Chocolate Chip variety.
The Only Bean Crunchy Dry Roasted Edamame Snacks
Though small, the protein power in these vegan, GF, and keto beans is mighty. Each serving (conveniently packaged in a sealed bag) packs in a whopping 14 grams of protein! It offers a healthy, delicious snack without a ton of additives. You can snack on them in flavors like Sriracha, Sea Salt, and Buffalo, too!
ONE Puffs
These better-for-you cheese balls from ONE pack a puff... erm, punch for snack time. Available in a Shreddin' Cheddar or Spicy Nacho flavors, they're nothing short of satisfying. Each serving delivers 14 grams of protein and only 150 calories!
Perfect Bar Organic Peanut Butter Bar
17 grams of protein make up this sweet peanut butter bar that you can snack on before (or during) game days, hikes, work days, and more!
Quest Nutrition Tortilla Style Protein Chips
These chips + cottage cheese-based taco dip = pure heaven. Each bag has an amazing 19 grams of protein to help you reach your goals.
RXBAR Chocolate Sea Salt Protein Bars
Made as simply as possible, the RXBAR (12 grams of protein) is a true pantry staple for high-protein snack lovers. This one combines saltiness with sweetness, making for a delectable treat!
Kodiak Cakes Protein Pancake On The Go Cups
Whether you are in need of a desk-side snack, or are regularly chowing down breakfast in the car, these to-go-friendly flapjack cups from Kodiak will fill you up with 12 grams of protein. Plus, there's a chocolate chip flavor that you could snack on for dessert. You know you want to!
Chobani Key Lime Greek Yogurt
When you crumble some graham crackers into this little cup of Greek yogurt, magic happens. The magic in question? A high-protein snack (11 grams, to be exact) that tastes *just* like a slice of key lime pie!
Hippeas Chickpea Puffs
These crunchy puffs provide an extra 4 grams of protein for fueling your midday crash – but be careful – they're addicting AF.
Premier Protein Mixed Berry Almond Cereal
Cereal can be a good breakfast, but it can be a better snack. Midnight munchies, anyone? Me too. This fruity variety from Premier Protein gives you 20 grams of protein in each pour (do note, that metric is sans milk).
Good Culture Pineapple Cottage Cheese
I am still riding with the cottage cheese craze, and my grocery runs have reflected that. This snack-sized, pineapple-clad option has been a total regular 'add to cart.'
MOSH Lemon White Chocolate Crunch
This is the best protein bar flavor I've ever tried. Reminiscent of the super-tasty Starbucks Lemon Loaf, MOSH nails down the ideal balance between tangy and sweet – with 12 whole grams of protein included!
Scout Chili Crisp Seafood Snacks
This cup of chili crisp-infused tuna is *perfect* for on-the-go snackage. You'll get an entire 30 grams of protein per serving, plus a delicious crunchy topping to really seal the deal on flavor and texture.
Chomps Jalapeño Beef Sticks
Chomps meat sticks come in a range of flavors, but the Jalapeño Beef variety supplies a strong kick of spice among a whopping 9 grams of protein for a truly unbeatable snacking experience.
We've got all the tastiest treats and eats here at Brit + Co. Check out our Food section for more high-protein recipes!
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