Stay Cool and Full With These 10 High-Protein Summer Snacks

Summer calls for snacks that are cool, quick, and actually filling. These high-protein treats check all the boxes! From frozen yogurt creations to no-melt energy bites, each one delivers serious staying power without making you feel like you're melting from the inside out. Start snacking like a champ this season!

Healthy Coffee Protein Shake

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The ultimate mid-day pick-me-up! This iced coffee protein shake is a creamy blend of coffee and protein powder with a caramel-like indulgence. Sweetened only with a date this proffee recipe is a low-calorie way to fuel up and indulge! To learn more: Iced Coffee Protein Shake

Chocolate Chip Protein 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

Low Calorie Cranberry Balls

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A tasty and convenient way to increase your protein intake! These low calorie protein balls are a bite-sized treat perfect for snacking on the go. Made with only four ingredients these snack balls are rich, whipped up in minutes, and make a healthy treat to satisfy your craving.

To learn more: Low Calorie Cranberry Protein Balls

Refreshing Banana Matcha Protein Shake

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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

Creamy Frozen Yogurt Bars

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Creamy, refreshing, and with 13 grams of protein, these frozen yogurt protein bars make for a delicious snack any time of the day. Swirled with peanut butter and chocolate chips for the ultimate flavor combo, these Greek yogurt protein bars are a high-protein snack you’ll make over and over.

Get the recipe: Frozen Yogurt Protein Bars

Coffee Smoothie Bowl with Banana

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Perfect for coffee lovers or those of us who need a bit more of a boost in the mornings. This coffee smoothie bowl has 28 grams of protein, a rich and creamy texture, and a deliciously comforting latte flavor. Get the recipe: Coffee Smoothie Bowl

Strawberry Lemonade Popsicles

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The perfect summer snack that combines refreshing flavor and lots of fuel (8 grams of protein!). These strawberry lemonade protein popsicles are a creamy blend of 5 ingredients and a great way to stay cool!

Get the recipe: Strawberry Lemonade Protein Popsicles

Easy Avocado Mango Smoothie

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Refreshing, creamy, and made with only 6 ingredients. This avocado mango smoothie is made without banana but packed full of energy. With tropical bursts of orange and mango but made creamy from avocado, it's a burst of sunshine with every sip.

Get the recipe: High-Protein Avocado Mango Smoothie

No-Bake Coconut Protein Balls

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A delicious blend of coconut and vegan protein powder-coated in healthy chocolate. These coconut protein balls are the perfect blend of indulgence and fuel. Made without oats, these no-bake protein balls are the ideal treat. Get the recipe: Coconut Chocolate Balls

Energizing Lemon Chia Seed Pudding

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A creamy blend of coconut, lemon, and protein to give you a morning boost! This lemon protein chia seed pudding is an easy way to up your daily protein intake and enjoy what you eat. To learn more: Lemon Chia Seed Pudding