15 High Protein Snack Ideas to Fuel Your Busy Day

Looking for high-protein snacks to keep your family going? From no-bake energy bites to bowls, these snack ideas are perfect for on-the-go fuel that keeps you going all day.

High Protein Snacks

Are you struggling to find quick and nutritious snacks for your busy family? With a pre-teen son who is constantly hungry, I find myself searching for high-protein snacks that will keep him fueled throughout the day. If you can relate, then this post is definitely for you!

In today’s post, I share some scrumptious recipes packed with protein that are perfect for on-the-go snacking.

Treat yourself (and your kids) with some of the best high-protein snack options, from granola bars to protein balls. These snacks will give you energy throughout your day and taste great too!

Peanut Butter Bliss Balls

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If you love peanut butter flavor, these tasty treats are just the thing to make. I am sure you will agree they are appropriately named after one bite!

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No-Bake Granola Bars

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These granola bars come together easily and need no baking to make a delicious treat that will fuel your day.

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Cottage Cheese Cheesecake

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This recipe is unique and loaded with protein! Get your cheesecake fix with the help of cottage cheese for guilt-free indulgence.

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Overnight Protein Oats

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These protein oats soak overnight to make a grab-and-go breakfast, or snack, that will satisfy. These are so tasty and easy!

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Mars Protein Bar

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Get your candy fix without filling up on sugar with this homemade Mars bar that has so much healthy protein.

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3-ingredient Protein Balls

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Grab 3 simple ingredients and get into the kitchen to make these delicious and easy protein balls. This is a great snack option to keep on hand.

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Keto Parm Crisps

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If you love cheese, these keto parm crisps might be your favorite new snack to make at home. They taste amazing and are very easy to make.

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Greek Yogurt Mousse

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Give your mousse a healthy upgrade with greek yogurt. This healthy goodie feels like a decadent dessert but is so easy to make at home.

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Peanut Butter Protein Bowl

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This recipe packs a whole lot of decadent peanut butter flavor into one easy-to-prepare protein bowl. Everyone will love this tasty treat.

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Protein Chia Pudding

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Chia pudding tastes good anytime, but this recipe packs it full of protein for a snack that can double as a dessert.

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Chili Lime Chickpeas

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Chickpeas make for the best high-protein snack! This recipe pairs them with savory chili lime for a treat you won’t be able to stop snacking on.

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Ham Roll Ups

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Ham roll-ups are such a tasty option for a meaty afternoon pick-me-up. These are so easy and good you might want to repeat this recipe as an appetizer in the future.

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Spicy Smoked Pork Jerky

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This smoky jerky is made with pork and is so much better than what you can buy in a bag!

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Kale Smoothie

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Smoothies are the perfect place to add some good-for-you kale. This recipe is perfect for a midday pick-me-up to hold you over until dinner.

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Protein Mug Brownie

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No need to turn on the oven to get your brownie fix. This recipe is made in a mug and has so much protein included to fill you up with something other than sugar.

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More Snack Ideas

Here are a few more of my favorite snack recipes!

• Stuffed Chicken Crescent Rolls
• Garlic Bread Pizza (Air Fryer)
• Chocolate Oatmeal Cake Mix Cookies
• Pepperoni Pizza Pinwheels
• Cheese and Marmite Puff Pastry Twists
• Tortilla Chips (Air Fryer)

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