10 Easy High-Protein Snacks to Curb Your Cravings

Cravings are common, but grabbing chips or sweets can leave you feeling sluggish. That’s why these high-protein snacks are a game-changer. They help you feel full, support your metabolism, and keep your weight loss goals on track. Whether you need something quick at work, after the gym, or late at night, these options deliver flavor and fuel! The best part? They’re quick, simple, and delicious.

Cookie Dough Smoothie Bowl

Cookie dough protein smoothie in a bowl with a kitchen towel and a spoon around. — Photo Credit: Fit as a Mama Bear

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

Gluten-Free Almond Flour Brownies

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The best, dairy-free protein brownies you’ll make this year. They’re rich and indulgent and have 12 grams of protein per serving. Plus, they whip up in just one bowl! These high-protein brownies make a healthy dessert or wicked, easy snack recipe (plus they're gluten-free!). Drizzled with chocolate they’re a surefire way to indulge a chocolate craving!

Get the recipe: Dairy-Free Almond Flour Protein Brownies

Almond Flour Cherry Protein Bars

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This soft, no-bake, gluten-free protein bar recipe makes an ideal on-the-go snack! Made with vegan protein powder and sweetened with just a hint of maple syrup. These dairy-free bars come in at 10grams of protein per square. To learn more: Gluten-Free Cherry Protein Bars

Double 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

No-Bake Pumpkin Energy Balls

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A no-bake snack perfect for fall. These pumpkin protein balls are made in just 10 minutes and give you that pumpkin spice flavor you crave with 16 grams of protein per serving. A tasty pick-me-up treat when you need some energy. To learn more: No Bake Pumpkin Protein Balls

Creamy Cookie Dough Overnight Oats

Three mason jars filled with high protein cookie dough overnight oats topped with chocolate chips on a wooden cutting board and a spoon going into one jar. — Image credit: Fit as a Mama Bear

A creamy and indulgent high-protein overnight oats recipe made in a jar to make for an easy, healthy breakfast or on-the-go high-protein snack! Swirled with almond hazelnut butter and chocolate chips, these cookie dough oats make for a delicious, satisfying breakfast or post-workout meal.

Get the recipe: Cookie Dough Overnight Oats

Gluten-Free Chocolate Macadamia Balls

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Light, energizing, and simple to make. These macadamia nut protein balls are naturally gluten-free and made without peanut butter! Made with vegan protein powder these no-bake protein balls are topped in crunchy almonds for maximum flavor. To learn more: Chocolate Macadamia Protein Balls

Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Cups

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With 9 grams of protein per peanut butter cup, you can indulge in your favorite dessert without any guilt. These chocolate protein peanut butter cups make the perfect addition to the dessert table.

Get the recipe: Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups

Make-Ahead 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 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