The best, homemade, high-protein snack recipes to keep you full and fueled! These snack ideas are all dairy-free and gluten-free but high in flavor. Use them as healthy breakfast options, midday snacks, or even a post-workout meal.
Protein Up
Protein is an essential macronutrient. Meaning, our bodies NEED it to function.
Unfortunately, we can only store so much.
This means that we constantly need to replenish our stores in order to function optimally.
And though most people think that protein is only for people who light weights or work out intensely, that’s far from true.
Protein helps:
- Repair and replenish muscle
- Boost the immune system
- Keep us full
- Provide structure
- Helps transport other materials
How To Increase Protein
Many of these high-protein snack recipes use protein powder or collagen powder and a blend of healthy fats.
If you’re looking to get started with protein, learn more about how to choose a powder best suited to your goals.
Collagen is a beneficial part of bone broth and is wonderful for your hair, skin, and nails. Learn more about collagen and why you may want to boost your intake. However, unlike bone broth, it doesn’t taste like well, bone broth.
Similarly, collagen powder is odorless and flavorless. Plus, if ethically sourced one of the purest forms of protein you can give to your kids! I grab my collagen from Perfect Supplements and while I love their big tub of powder, I love the individual packets even more!
I find collagen the easiest way to boost protein in smoothies, vegan yogurts, oatmeal, or any other dish. It blends and mixes well and there are zero flavors to it. Plus, Perfect Supplements sources their collagen from pasture-raised (grass-fed) cows. So, I trust it.
Grab some collagen powder and use code mamabear10 to save some money.
High Protein Low Carb
Some of the snacks below are not only high in protein but they’re also low in carbohydrates!
Most of these recipes use healthy fats like nut butter, chia seeds, or avocado to make a healthy snack.
These snacks are specifically marked.
Though there’s not one perfect diet, I do understand wanting variety when it comes to carbohydrate intake.
I personally use a carb cycling approach with my clients and these delicious and healthy recipes are great to have on hand.
High Protein Snack Recipes
All of the snack ideas included are dairy-free, gluten-free, and contain 12g or more of protein per serving.
They’re an easy way to bump up your intake for the days while still enjoying something delicious (it’s not all chicken and steak haha)
Delicious homemade peanut butter chocolate protein bars using just five ingredients you probably have laying around right now. These healthy protein bars are gluten & egg-free.
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.
Chocolate protein pudding is the perfect afternoon snack or healthy dessert. This low carb high protein dessert is ready in about 2 minutes and is gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan and so easy to make! Only 4 ingredients!
These protein balls are the perfect on the go snack. I love combining sweet and salty flavors and this one hits the spot!
These little morsels are so easy and use everyday ingredients like butter, salt, and pepper… but FULL of flavor! Dip these in your favorite sauce for a yummy, protein-packed snack.
Our no-bake Almond Butter Vanilla Shakeology Protein Balls recipe is our go-to snack! You only need 4 ingredients and 5 minutes to enjoy these which makes them perfect for meal prepping!
Fuel up after a workout and reap the anti-inflammatory benefits of this peach and turmeric protein smoothie!
Made with only six ingredients this golden milk smoothie is paleo, vegan, and quick to whip up! Plus, thanks to the turmeric and ginger, this post-workout smoothie recipe for women can help speed up recovery and get you ready for the next sweat session!
These low-carb double chocolate protein muffins are easy to make, moist & delicious. This healthy protein muffin recipe needs just 10 minutes of prep time!
Our chocolate protein donuts only look sinful, they’re made with healthy ingredients, are high in protein, and are dairy-free, gluten-free, and soy-free!
These Blueberry Protein Muffins with collagen protein are the perfect choice for a sweet, fluffy and deliciously light snack. Enjoy it in the mornings for a refreshing breakfast, or afternoons for that heart-warming snack, and you’ll want to make another batch right away.
Topped with homemade caramel sauce, this protein fluff recipe makes an indulgent but healthy bedtime snack! Made with vegan protein powder, it has a cloud-like consistency that leaves you feeling light but satiated.
These overnight oats are high in protein, easy to meal prep, and great as a snack when you need to fill yourself up.
Learn how to make the best protein donuts! These banana protein donuts are made with vegan protein powder and topped with homemade chocolate drizzle. They made a tasty snack or post-workout meal
Savory, healthy protein powder oatmeal! This protein oatmeal is a creamy blend of vegan protein powder and frozen blueberries. It’s a high-protein breakfast recipe bursting with flavor.
This low-carb, high protein ice cream recipe tastes exactly like regular chocolate ice cream! You'd never guess this smooth, sweet, and creamy protein powder ice cream has 13g protein and 1g sugar per serving.
A vegan chocolate smoothie is a tasty way to fuel up post-workout! This chunky monkey protein smoothie is thick, creamy, and more like ice cream than a shake. Plus, it’s topped with a sweet, homemade caramel sauce to make it extra decadent.
This fresh ceviche dish is made with sea bass fillet, chopped tomatoes, onions, serrano pepper, and lime juice. A tasty seafood snack is ready in 25 minutes.
A zesty and refreshing burst of flavor for after your workout! This key lime pie protein shake is a creamy blend of vegan protein powder and yogurt to give it a total of 31g of protein in just three hundred calories. It makes an easy 5-minute breakfast o the perfect post-workout snack.
Thick, creamy, and indulgent these peanut butter overnight oats make the best breakfast. Using a classic flavor combo of peanut butter and jam, these healthy overnight oats are
a make-ahead breakfast recipe to keep morning simple.
Only four ingredients and 21 grams of protein in this protein fluff recipe! This high-protein snack recipe fluffs up like no other giving you the feeling of ultimate indulgence without all the calories! Made with frozen berries and vegan protein powder it’s an easy way to fuel up and curb cravings
Frequently Asked Questions About High Protein Snacks
Snacks like hard-boiled eggs, tuna, Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, collagen, and protein powder are all high in protein. These ingredients can be used easily to make a variety of high-protein snacks suitable to any dietary preference.
The easiest protein foods are ones that come from whole sources: think eggs, meat, collagen, and dairy (if you consume it). These foods are naturally high in protein and are easy to use to create a variety of protein-based snacks and meals.
At the very core, you need 0.8grams of protein per kilogram of bodyweight. However, this recommendation is normally too low and based upon what you need to continue to do basic activities (digest food, basic movements etc). Most people should strive for 1.0 grams of protein per pound of bodyweight. For a 135lbs female, this means 135grams of proter per day.
More Protein Recipes You May Enjoy
- Tuna stuffed avocados
- Easy egg muffins
- Egg & veggie scramble
- Cookie dough overnight protein oats
- Protein trail mix cookies
- Easy cookie dough protein balls
- 4 Ingredient protein pancakes
- Easy banana protein pancakes
- Healthy, no-bake protein bar
- How to choose a protein powder
- The best recipes for busy moms
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Shelby aka Mama Bear
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