10 Snacks That Keep You Full and Help Control Afternoon Cravings

If your afternoons are a constant battle between focus and hunger, you’re not alone. The right snack can help you avoid the usual slump without derailing your day. These options are balanced with protein, fiber, and slow-digesting ingredients to help you stay energized longer. They’re simple, quick to prep, and work well for busy schedules!

Dairy-Free Vegan Protein Donuts

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Drizzled with chocolate this dairy-free donut recipe is easy to whip up and great to have on hand! Made with vegan protein powder and naturally gluten-free, the vegan donuts bump up your daily protein intake by 9 grams per donut!

Get the recipe: Dairy-Free Vegan Protein Donuts

Dairy-Free Cookie Dough Smoothie Bowl

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Rich and creamy with bites of cookie bliss, this cookie dough smoothie bowl is the perfect way to fuel up and crush a craving. Made with frozen banana and coconut milk for ultra thickness, this cookie dough protein smoothie makes every day just a little bit better.

Get the recipe: High Protein Cookie Dough Smoothie Bowl

Nutty Choco Chip Granola Bars

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A speedy, portable, and nourishing snack made with real-food ingredients. These gluten-free granola bars contain mini chocolate chips and dried fruit for sweetness and come with a nutty, indulgent flavor.

Get the recipe: Chewy Gluten-Free Granola Bars

Chocolate Banana Chia Pudding

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Creamy, rich, and sweetened with fruit! This chocolate chia pudding is a great make-ahead breakfast recipe or energizing snack. 8 grams of plant-based protein, no dairy, and all the indulgence of a chocolate treat. To learn more: Chocolate Chia Pudding with Banana

Gluten-Free Chocolate Protein Donuts

Learn how to make gluten-free chocolate protein donuts and start ENJOYING snack time! These protein donuts are chewy, filling, and the perfect way to kickstart your day or fuel up post-workout. With 12 grams of protein per donut, this snack is one you’ll want to make over and over again.

Get the recipe: Chocolate Protein Donuts

Cherry Vanilla Energy Balls

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Made with only 6 ingredients these cherry vanilla energy bites make the perfect snack for toddlers! These easy energy balls are soft, refreshing, and fueling. Plus, these cherry energy bites require no baking, save time in the kitchen and keep up your energy!

Get the recipe: Cherry Vanilla Energy Bites

Banana Peanut Butter Pudding

Banana protein pudding in a jar with peanut butter on top and a spoon and more peanut butter around it. — Image Credit: Fit as a Mama Bear

A creamy indulgence with classic peanut butter banana flavor. This dairy-free banana protein pudding is whipped up in just 2 minutes with only 3 ingredients making it the perfect way to indulge.

Get the recipe: Banana Protein Pudding

Vegan Protein Cookies

Vegan protein cookies are a delicious and healthy snack (or dessert!) that gives a great source of plant-based protein. With a blend of only a few ingredients, these vegan cookies come in at 9 grams of protein.

Get the recipe: Vegan Protein Cookies

Double Chocolate Protein Muffins

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Light, airy, and easy to whip up these double chocolate protein muffins are a great way to get in some extra protein! Made with vegan protein powder and drizzled with chocolate sauce, they’ll make snack time seem like dessert! To learn more: Double Chocolate Protein Muffins

No-Bake Snickerdoodle Protein Bars

Snickerdoodle protein bars stacked with one bar in front and cinnamon sticks and milk behind it. — Photo credit: Fit as a Mama Bear

All the classic cinnamon sugar flavor rolled into an easy, no-bake, dairy-free protein bar. These snickerdoodle protein bars are an irresistible flavor combination with a high protein twist. Made in just minutes these protein bars are a great snack to have on hand for busy moms.

Get the recipe: Snickerdoodle Protein Bars