10 High-Protein Snacks That Keep Your Goals on Track

Sticking to your health goals gets so much easier when you have the right snacks on hand. High-protein snacks like these help you stay full, steady your energy, and avoid cravings that throw you off track. These treats are quick, delicious, and fit seamlessly into your schedule. Whether you’re working on weight loss, building strength, or simply wanting more balanced energy, these snacks have your back!

Gluten-Free Banana Pecan Brownies

Amp up your daily protein intake and indulge your sweet tooth with these banana protein brownies! Rich and fudgy in texture and with no sugar added, these flourless brownies make the perfect "everyday" dessert.

Get the recipe: Flourless Banana Brownies

Easy Microwave Mug Brownie

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With a dense but moist texture, this vegan mug brownie is the perfect craving buster. Made in just 2 minutes and with 16 grams of protein, this protein mug brownie helps you have your cake and eat it too.

Get the recipe: Mug Brownie

Creamy Coffee Chia Pudding

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Indulge in this creamy, coffee chia pudding first thing in the morning or for an afternoon energy boost. This dairy-free chia pudding recipe is easy, make-ahead meal that can satisfy a sweet tooth just as well as it can fuel you up!

Get the recipe: Dairy-Free Coffee Chia Pudding

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bars

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An easy and delicious no-bake snack with 12 grams of protein per serving. These cookie dough protein bars are a fun treat to have in the fridge and work as a post-workout snack or an on-the-go snack for busy days. Made with protein powder, cashew butter, and chocolate chips these protein bars are also a hit with kids.

Get the recipe: Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Protein Bar

Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Balls

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Fudge-like chocolate peanut butter protein balls made with vegan protein powder and rolled in chia seeds and coconut for added crunch. These chia seed bites are made without a food processor and come in at 20 grams of protein in just one serving!

Get the recipe: Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Balls

Gluten-Free Blueberry Protein Muffins

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Light and tender, these blueberry protein muffins make the perfect post-workout snack. With 14 grams of protein per serving, these high-protein muffins are sweetened with just a hint of maple syrup and fresh blueberries.

Get the recipe: Blueberry Protein Muffins

Chunky Monkey Protein Milkshake

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A blend of creamy chocolate indulgence topped with sticky, sweet homemade caramel sauce! This chunky monkey protein smoothie is more like ice cream than a shake. Easy to whip up post-workout, decadent, and a refreshing way to curb a craving.

Get the recipe: Chunky Monkey Shake

Peanut Butter Chia Pudding

Creamy, delicious, and easy to make! This protein powder chia pudding is swirled with creamy peanut butter, topped with chocolate chips and packs in 19 grams of protein.

Get the recipe: Peanut Butter Chia Pudding

5-Ingredient Espresso Overnight Oats

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Indulge in your favorite coffee blend while fueling up with these espresso overnight oats! Decadent, creamy, and made with just five ingredients, this make-ahead recipe is also high in protein!

Get the recipe: Espresso Overnight Oats

Single-Serve Banana Bread

A bowl of baked banana bread with pecan, chocolate chips, and sliced bananas, with a spoon sticking on it. — Photo credit: Fit as a Mama Bear

Made with just 5 main ingredients this single serve banana bread is rich, moist, and packed with 26 grams of protein. Totally flourless, it’s a protein-packed banana bread to use when you’re craving something sweet or need a high-protein snack to get you through the afternoon.

Get the recipe: High Protein Single Serve Banana Bread