{"id":173714,"date":"2025-06-10T19:26:09","date_gmt":"2025-06-10T19:26:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/173714\/"},"modified":"2025-06-10T19:26:09","modified_gmt":"2025-06-10T19:26:09","slug":"20-high-protein-snack-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/173714\/","title":{"rendered":"20+ High-Protein Snack Recipe"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re on the go and you\u2019re not sure where to find recipes that will help you hit your protein goals, look no further than these high-protein snacks. Each of these bites contain at least 7 grams of protein<\/a> per serving, a nutrient that will help keep you full and supports digestive and metabolic health.<\/a> Whether you\u2019re craving something sweet or savory, our recipes like Crunchy High-Protein Quinoa Bites and Black Bean Dip will help you stay fueled and energized between meals.\n<\/p>\n

Love any of these recipes? Tap “Save” to add them to MyRecipes<\/a>, your new, free recipe box for EatingWell.<\/p>\n

Cottage Cheese Snack Jar with Tomatoes, Cucumbers & Bell Peppers <\/p>\n

Photographer: Ali Redmond.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Layered in a jar, portable and customizable, this cottage cheese snack jar with tomatoes, cucumbers and bell peppers is perfect for healthy eating on the go. It\u2019s high in protein, making it a great choice for a midday energy boost or post-workout snack.\n<\/p>\n

High-Protein Peanut Butter\u2013Banana Oatmeal Bars <\/p>\n

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Clarie Spollen<\/p>\n

These peanut butter\u2013banana oatmeal bars are a perfect grab-and-go breakfast, packed with protein to keep you full and energized. The combination of oats, peanut butter and banana provides a well-balanced dose of fiber, healthy fats and natural sweetness. Plus, they\u2019re easy to make in advance and customize with mix-ins like dark chocolate chips or chopped nuts. Whether you need a quick morning bite or a post-workout snack, these bars are the perfect choice!\n<\/p>\n

Crunchy High-Protein Quinoa Bites <\/p>\n

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen<\/p>\n

These crunchy quinoa bites are a delicious snack packed with puffed quinoa and almond butter, offering a satisfying crunch and a boost of plant-based protein. Similar to popcorn, puffed quinoa has been heated until it pops, creating a light, crispy texture that works perfectly in this healthy snack.\n<\/p>\n

High-Protein Energy Bars <\/p>\n

Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer<\/p>\n

This high-protein energy bar recipe is made with tahini, oats, apricots and figs for a nutritious snack designed to keep you energized throughout the day. Tahini provides a rich, creamy base to help hold everything together, while dried apricots and figs provide natural sweetness alongside maple syrup. These bars make a convenient grab-and-go snack.\n<\/p>\n

Cucumber-Dill Ricotta Snack Jar <\/p>\n

Photography: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Addelyn Evans, Prop stylist: Gabriel Greco<\/p>\n

This simple snack jar features herbaceous ricotta cheese alongside cucumber and bell pepper for dipping. Use any color mini bell pepper you have on hand. Cottage cheese can be substituted for the ricotta, if desired. Easily double this recipe to have a couple of snacks in the fridge.\n<\/p>\n

Chocolate-Strawberry Protein Shake <\/p>\n

Photographer: Ali Redmond.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Soy milk and Greek-style yogurt provide a solid protein base for this chocolate-strawberry protein shake. Sweet strawberries, sliced banana and rich cocoa powder create a sweet flavor without needing any added sugar. Tossing in a few ice cubes chills the shake down and gives it a refreshing, frosty texture.\n<\/p>\n

High-Protein Spinach Dip <\/p>\n

Photographer: Brie Goldman,\u00a0Food Stylist: Annie Probst,\u00a0Prop Stylist: Joseph Wanek<\/p>\n

This spinach dip recipe gives the classic appetizer a high-protein twist. In addition to contributing plenty of protein, using cottage cheese and feta instead of cream cheese and Cheddar cuts back on saturated fat and calories.\n<\/p>\n

Trail Mix Energy Bites <\/p>\n

photographer: Jen Causey, food stylist: Julian Hensarling, prop stylist: Josh Hoggle<\/p>\n

These trail mix energy balls are made with black beans for a delicious, nutritious twist on a classic snack. Black beans add plant-based protein and fiber, while also acting as the perfect binder to keep the ingredients together. Dates and apricots add natural sweetness to the mixture.\n<\/p>\n

Tahini-Yogurt Dip <\/p>\n

Serve this creamy yogurt dip with baby carrots, sliced radishes or whole-wheat pita triangles.\n<\/p>\n

Edamame with Aleppo Pepper <\/p>\n

With fruity undertones and a slight cumin taste, Aleppo pepper gives this healthy protein snack some satisfying flavor.\n<\/p>\n

Easy Black Bean Dip <\/p>\n

This creamy bean dip is great for a party or picnic. Smoked paprika and ground chipotles add a robust, earthy flavor, but you can also use regular paprika and cayenne if you don’t have the other spices on hand.\n<\/p>\n

Fig & Honey Yogurt <\/p>\n

In this Mediterranean-inspired snack, dried figs and honey top plain yogurt. Substitute fresh figs if you can find them.\n<\/p>\n

Pizza Pistachios <\/p>\n

Jennifer Causey<\/p>\n

Nutritional yeast mimics the flavor of cheese, lending a pizza-like flavor to these playful spiced pistachios.\n<\/p>\n

Peanut Butter\u2013Oat Energy Cups <\/p>\n

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Lindsey Lower<\/p>\n

These no-bake peanut butter\u2013oat energy cups are the perfect bite-size snack, offering a delicious balance of salty-sweet perfection. They\u2019re packed with chunky peanut butter, fiber-rich oats and just the right touch of chocolaty sweetness for a boost of lasting energy.\n<\/p>\n

Peanut Butter Yogurt Cup with Magic Shell Topping <\/p>\n

Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop stylist: Gabriel Greco<\/p>\n

This easy, high-protein snack tastes just like a Reese\u2019s peanut butter cup. You can conveniently make it in the yogurt container for quick cleanup.\n<\/p>\n

Sweet and Salty Roasted Nuts <\/p>\n

Spicy seasonings add a bit of zing to roasted nuts for a snack that’s perfect for any occasion.\n<\/p>\n

Soy Sauce Eggs <\/p>\n

Try this salty-sweet hard-boiled egg recipe as a swap for deviled eggs at your next party or as a midday snack.\n<\/p>\n

Cauliflower “Toast” <\/p>\n

Looking for a high-protein way to enjoy a snack? Try these toasts made from cauliflower rice, egg and cheese.\n<\/p>\n

Tuna Salad Spread <\/p>\n

This tuna spread recipe is a healthy twist on tuna salad and uses avocado and Greek yogurt in place of mayonnaise. Serve it on cucumber slices, butter lettuce leaves or whole-grain crackers.\n<\/p>\n

Lemon-Raspberry Frozen Yogurt Bites <\/p>\n

Photographer: Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley<\/p>\n

These lemon-raspberry frozen yogurt bites are bursting with bright, sunny flavors. Freeze-dried raspberries are crushed into a fruity powder and mixed with creamy Greek-style yogurt, vanilla and bright lemon zest. This mixture coats fresh raspberries, which are then frozen to create a perfectly chilled, tangy-sweet snack. They\u2019re easy to make, customizable with your favorite berries and an absolute delight to have in your freezer!\n<\/p>\n

Pepperoni Pizza Rolls <\/p>\n

Classic pizza fillings are tucked into egg roll wrappers, which are baked–no frying required!–until nice and crispy on the outside. Feel free to mix up the fillings; for example, you could drop the pepperoni to make these vegetarian or nix the mushrooms if you’re not a fan.\n<\/p>\n

Everything-Seasoned Almonds <\/p>\n

Jennifer Causey<\/p>\n

Grinding up the everything bagel seasoning in a spice grinder will help it adhere to the almonds.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"If you\u2019re on the go and you\u2019re not sure where to find recipes that will help you hit…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":173715,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4318],"tags":[105,4434,16,15],"class_list":{"0":"post-173714","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-nutrition","8":"tag-health","9":"tag-nutrition","10":"tag-uk","11":"tag-united-kingdom"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@uk\/114660716251185944","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/173714","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=173714"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/173714\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/173715"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=173714"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=173714"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=173714"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}