10 Protein-Packed Snacks That Boost Energy and Focus

Need a snack that keeps up with your day? These protein-rich ideas deliver long-lasting energy and help your brain stay in work mode. They’re fun to mix, match, and munch on, no matter how busy your schedule gets. Plus, they’re made with ingredients that feel fresh and light. From crunchy bites to creamy options, there's something here for every mood!

Peanut Buttercup Protein Bars

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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 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

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Bring back your childhood with this protein cookie dough! Made with a blend of peanut butter and chocolate chips, this high-protein recipe is the perfect way to bust a craving.

Get the recipe: Chocolate Chip Protein Cookie Dough

Chocolate Peanut Butter 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 Peanut Butter Muffins

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Light & airy, these protein muffins with peanut butter make the perfect post-workout snack! With 11 grams of protein per serving these gluten-free muffins are high in healthy ingredients and flavor!

Get the recipe: Peanut Butter Protein Muffins

Chunky Monkey 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

Greek Yogurt Protein Pudding

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Rich, creamy, and made in just 5 minutes this Greek yogurt protein pudding is the ultimate high protein snack recipe. Easy to customize and with a whopping 37 grams of protein, this recipe is a delicious, fueling snack any time of day. To learn more: Greek Yogurt Protein Pudding

Grain-Free Chocolate Granola

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Chewy bites with a rich chocolate flavor this gluten-free protein granola is the perfect snack or smoothie topper. Totally grain-free but with 8 grams of protein, it’s a chocolate granola made up of all the nuts and seeds in your cupboard and sweetened with maple syrup. To learn more: Chocolate Protein Granola

Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls

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The EASIEST way to take in some extra protein is with these 3 ingredient protein balls. Made without oats and sweetened naturally with maple syrup, these chocolate peanut butter balls are easy to snack on. To learn more: 3-Ingredient Protein Balls

Easy Banana Bread in a Bowl

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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