10 Easy High-Protein Snacks (Homemade & Healthy)
A snack with real protein holds you over until dinner. One with mostly sugar leaves you hungrier in an hour.
These high-protein snacks are all homemade and easy: egg bites, perfectly peeled hard-boiled eggs, deviled eggs, garlic edamame, crunchy roasted chickpeas, cottage cheese toast and a couple of no-bake energy bites.
Make Snacks Ahead
The best snack is the one that’s ready when you’re hungry. Boil a batch of eggs, bake a tray of egg bites and roll some energy bites on Sunday, and you’ll have grab-and-go snacks for most of the week.
For more ideas, my High-Protein Breakfast Ideas includes plenty of things that work as snacks too.
10 High-Protein Snacks
High-Protein Egg Bites
These high-protein egg bites are perfectly light and fluffy, just like the ones from your favorite coffee shop, but without the price tag. The secret is blending eggs with cottage cheese and mozzarella, then baking them in a simple water bath to mimic sous vide. Each bite has around 10 grams of protein and can be customized with your favorite veggies, meats, or cheeses.
Easy-to-Peel Hard-Boiled Eggs [The Trick!]
My trick for perfect hard-boiled eggs that peel easily every time. Read the recipe notes to keep your eggs from cracking.
Spicy Garlic Edamame Recipe
Raw garlic is loaded with antioxidants and healing properties, adding extra nutrients to this Japanese restaurant staple. The key to this recipe is to let the pressed raw garlic marinate in the toasted sesame oil while cooking the edamame to let the flavors come together.
The Best Crunchy Spiced Chickpeas
Crunchy Spiced Chickpeas are the ultimate healthy snack or grain-free alternative to croutons. Enjoy them on their own or add them to your favorite salads and grain bowls for an extra dose of protein and fiber!
Secretly Healthy Deviled Eggs
These taste just like classic deviled eggs, with a secret healthy swap in the filling. They’re simple to make and perfect for parties.
Jalapeno Deviled Eggs with Chive & Parmesan Crisp
Jalapeño Deviled Eggs are an elevated take on a classic dish. This recipe makes the perfect appetizer or snack any time of the year.
Bruschetta Cottage Cheese Toast
Start your day with Bruschetta Cottage Cheese Toast! It is packed with 20g of protein, fresh tomatoes, and aged balsamic for a nutritious, flavorful breakfast.
4-Ingredient Peanut Butter Oat Energy Bites
These wholesome and delicious peanut butter oat energy bites are easy to make and perfect for snacking on the go. Toss a few into a bag and bring them with you to work, school, or on road trips!
Chocolate Hazelnut Energy Bites (No Bake)
These Healthy Energy Bites with Chocolate & Hazelnut are our favorite snack to keep around. Snack on one or two when you need a pick-me-up to get through the rest of your day.
Anti-inflammatory Cardamom Vanilla Almonds
These Cardamom Vanilla Almonds make a perfect mid-afternoon snack, a healthy addition to your breakfast oatmeal, or a crunchy topping for a fresh salad. Their sweet and spicy flavor profile also makes them a fantastic gift for food-loving friends and family.
FAQs About High-Protein Snacks
How much protein should a snack have?
Around 10 to 15 grams is a good target for a filling snack. Two hard-boiled eggs have about 12 grams, and one cup of shelled edamame has about 18 grams.
What are good high-protein snacks for work?
Hard-boiled eggs, egg bites, edamame, roasted chickpeas and energy bites all travel well. Keep them in a small insulated bag with an ice pack.
How long do these snacks keep?
Hard-boiled eggs and egg bites keep for about a week in the fridge. Roasted chickpeas are crunchiest the day they’re made, and energy bites keep for about a week in the fridge.
Start with the High-Protein Egg Bites. They taste just like the coffee shop version and reheat in seconds.
