10 Protein-Packed Snacks That Keep Blood Sugar Steady

If you’ve ever felt shaky, suddenly starving, or just generally "off" between meals, it's likely a sign of fluctuating blood sugar. These protein-packed treats are perfect for anyone looking for simple solutions to keep their body feeling balanced and sustained. They’re quick to prepare, satisfying to eat, and perfect for work, school, or busy days. And that means you can feel fuller, think clearer, and stay on top of your day without constant hunger!

Dairy-Free Chocolate Protein Fudge

Protein powder chocolate fudge stacked up with chocolate chips on top and more fudge and protein powder behind it.

Indulge in this protein powder fudge recipe knowing you’re both fueling your body and curbing a craving! This chocolate protein fudge is silky smooth in texture, dairy-free, and hits you with 5 grams of protein per square. Get the recipe: Vegan Protein Fudge

High Protein Crunchy Granola Clusters

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An easy, make-ahead protein snack! This high-protein granola recipe is a crunchy, nutty mixture of all the right things and no protein powder! Use it as a healthy smoothie topper, in a yogurt parfait or enjoy the homemade granola recipe as an easy, healthy breakfast all on its own.

Get the recipe: High Protein Granola

Banana Matcha Smoothie

The ultimate morning pick me up! This matcha banana smoothie is creamy, refreshing, and packed with 58 grams of protein. Boost your focus and get energized to rock your day with this healthy, green tea smoothie guaranteed to perk you up.

Get the recipe: Banana Matcha Protein Shake

Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Muffins

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Soft, moist, and sweetened with chocolate chips! These chocolate chip protein muffins make the perfect snack. With 10 grams of protein per muffin and naturally gluten-free, these protein muffins will become an easy household staple.

Get the recipe: Chocolate Chip Protein Muffins

Easy Peanut Butter Chia Pudding

Peanut butter chia pudding with chocolate chips in a mason jar on a cutting board with more chocolate chips around it. — Photo credit: Fit as a Mama Bear

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

No-Bake Cookie Dough Protein Balls

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Secretly healthy, no-bake cookie dough protein balls! Made with vanilla vegan protein powder, these protein balls are soft, chewy, and taste as if you’re licking the batter from the spoon.

Get the recipe: No-Bake Cookie Dough Protein Balls

Crispy Gluten-Free Cookies

Six trail mix, gluten-free protein cookies stacked on top of one another with coconut around them. — Photo Credit: Fit as a Mama Bear

Crispy and indulgent these vegan protein cookies are the perfect on-the-go snack. Made without oats or bananas, the gluten-free protein cookies are loaded with healthy fats and vegan protein powder to keep you fueled.

Get the recipe: Vegan Protein Cookies

Vegan Apple Mug Cake

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Indulge in a delicious treat with this high-protein apple mug cake! Made with real apples, vegan protein powder, and rich coconut milk, this apple pie mug cake is a single-serve treat that whips up in just two minutes!

Get the recipe: Apple Mug Cake

4-Ingredient Protein Bars

Peanut butter chocolate protein bars with a bowl of peanut butter beside them. — Photo Credit: Fit as a Mama Bear

They taste like a peanut butter cup but have 13 grams of protein and only 12 net grams of carbs. These 4 ingredient protein bars are the high-protein snack you’ll rely on when you’re craving for sweets kicks in.

Get the recipe: 4-Ingredient Protein Bars

Creamy Almond Butter Cups

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Super rich and made with easy ingredients these almond butter protein cups make a wicked protein dessert! Naturally dairy-free and gluten-free these little bites are protein-packed and require no baking!

Get the recipe: Protein-Packed Almond Butter Cups