9 High-Protein Snacks to Crush Hunger Without Derailing Your Diet

The right snack can help keep your energy stable, support muscle maintenance, and help you stay on track with your nutrition goals. These high-protein snacks are easy to prep, quick to grab, and made with real ingredients that fuel your body. Whether you’re powering through a workday or recovering from a workout, they’ll help you stay steady!

Gluten-Free Chocolate Banana Brownies

Amp up your daily protein intake and indulge your sweet tooth with these banana protein brownies! Rich and fudgy in texture and with no sugar added, these flourless brownies make the perfect "everyday" dessert.

Get the recipe: Flourless Banana Brownies

Peanut Butter and Jam Protein Balls

Gluten-free protein balls drizzled with jam to make a tasty, no-bake snack! These no-bake balls contain 11 grams of protein per serving, making them a high-protein choice for busy days.

Get the recipe: Peanut Butter and Jam Protein Balls

Chocolate Microwave Mug Brownie

Chocolate brownie with chocolate chips in a white ramekin with coconut whip cream on top and a spoon in it. — Photo Credit: Fit as a Mama Bear

With a dense but moist texture, this vegan mug brownie is the perfect craving buster. Made in just 2 minutes and with 16 grams of protein, this protein mug brownie helps you have your cake and eat it too.

Get the recipe: Mug Brownie

Chocolate Macadamia Balls

Three chocolate protein balls with macadamia nuts around them and more in a blue dish. — Image Credit: Fit as a Mama Bear

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

Healthy Turmeric Smoothie

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Speed up recovery and boost your immune system with this dairy-free, anti-inflammatory turmeric smoothie! Made with turmeric powder and sweetened with frozen peaches, this protein shake is PACKED with nutrients. To learn more: Peach Turmeric Protein Smoothie

Cookie Dough Overnight Oats

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

Chocolate Caramel Oatmeal Cookies

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Skyrocket your daily protein and enjoy what you eat with these no-bake protein cookies. With a chocolate caramel flavor, these healthy cookies are the perfect way to curb cravings. Made in just a few minutes you’ll be making these protein cookies part of your weekly meal prep. To learn more: No Bake Protein Cookies

Dairy-Free Lemon Chia Seed Pudding

Lemon chia protein pudding topped with coconut cream in a small jar with lemons on top and the jar on a wooden cutting board. — Image Credit: Fit as a Mama Bear

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

Vegan Cherry Protein Bars

One homemade protein bar on parchment paper with more protein bars, cranberries and protein powder tub around it. — Image Credit: Fit as a Mama Bear

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