{"id":391206,"date":"2025-11-20T02:08:16","date_gmt":"2025-11-20T02:08:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/391206\/"},"modified":"2025-11-20T02:08:16","modified_gmt":"2025-11-20T02:08:16","slug":"9-tasty-high-protein-snacks-that-arent-eggs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/391206\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Tasty High-Protein Snacks That Aren’t Eggs"},"content":{"rendered":"

Those of us out here trying to meet our protein goals each day<\/a> are well acquainted with the humble egg. They\u2019re quick to to cook<\/a> and easy to eat. And each one packs about 6 grams of protein. But there are a lot of other high-protein snacks out there\u2014both in the meat and veggie categories\u2014 that offer significantly more protein while being just as easy to prepare.<\/p>\n

We aren\u2019t just talking steaks or lean chicken breasts<\/a>, but a variety of plant and animal proteins that you can snack on or add to meals. Best of all, by broadening your protein intake away from eggs and meat alone, you\u2019ll pack in a whole roster of other benefits for your gut, brain, and beyond.<\/p>\n

From Icelandic dried fish to clever whole-food pairings, these non-eggy options will help you meet your fitness goals.<\/p>\n

Meat and fish options<\/strong><\/p>\n

Gullfiskur Harfiskur (Icelandic Dried Fish)<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cWith 80g protein per 100g, this is lean, briny, and pure,\u201d says David Higgins, the author of The Hollywood Body Plan, and co-founder of lifestyle performance club Bodyspace<\/a>.<\/p>\n

This traditional Icelandic snack is quite literally just dried white fish\u2014no frills, no carbs<\/a>, and more protein than almost any food on the planet. \u201cI first discovered it while working in Iceland and it\u2019s now a non-negotiable travel snack,\u201d says Higgins.<\/p>\n

Eat it with a smear of hummus or a grain-based cracker for a smart balance of texture.<\/p>\n

Biltong<\/strong><\/p>\n

Think of biltong as jerky\u2019s more sophisticated cousin. It\u2019s air-dried, richly seasoned beef that\u2019s protein-dense and packed with umami. \u201cMy go-to? The Biltong Factory. Their classic cut is clean, chewy, and easy to portion out,\u201d says Higgins, who points to biltong\u2019s whopping 50g of protein per 100g. \u201cAdd a handful of roasted chickpeas or lentil crackers for a complete amino chain,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n

Vegetarian options<\/strong><\/p>\n

Seitan<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cIf you\u2019re not gluten-intolerant, seitan is a real powerhouse with up to 25g of protein per 100g,\u201d says physical trainer and nutritionist Penny Weston<\/a>. Often used as a meat alternative by vegans<\/a>, seitan is well known for its texture and it\u2019s ability to absorb flavors, making it a decent addition to curries, stews, stir-frys and other dishes.<\/p>\n

Edamame<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cThese young soybeans pack a serious protein punch,\u201d says Sas Parsad, nutritionist and founder of The Gut Co<\/a>. We\u2019re talking around 11g per 100g. Equally as important, these high-protein snacks bring beneficial fiber<\/a> to feed your gut bacteria<\/a> and help you feel fuller.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Those of us out here trying to meet our protein goals each day are well acquainted with the…\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":391207,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[11],"tags":[5097,990,210,14979,67,132,68,3149],"class_list":{"0":"post-391206","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-health","8":"tag-digital_syndication","9":"tag-food","10":"tag-health","11":"tag-textbelowcentergridwidth","12":"tag-united-states","13":"tag-unitedstates","14":"tag-us","15":"tag-wellness"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@us\/115579591774806971","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/391206","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=391206"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/391206\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/391207"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=391206"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=391206"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=391206"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}