15 High Protein Snack Ideas
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Looking for high-protein snacks to keep your family going? From no-bake energy bites to sandwiches, check out these 15 delicious snack ideas that are sure to please both you and the kids.

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 and 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 they taste great too!
Peanut Butter Bliss Balls
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!
No-Bake Granola Bars
These granola bars come together easily and need no baking to make a delicious treat that will fuel your day.
Cottage Cheese Cheesecake
This recipe is unique and loaded with protein! Get your cheesecake fix with the help of cottage cheese for guilt-free indulgence.
Overnight Protein Oats
These protein oats soak overnight to make a grab-and-go breakfast, or snack, that will satisfy. These are so tasty and easy!
Mars Protein Bar
Get your candy fix without filling up on sugar with this homemade Mars bar that has so much healthy protein.
3-ingredient Protein Balls
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.
Keto Parm Crisps
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.
Greek Yogurt Mousse
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.
Peanut Butter Protein Bowl
This recipe packs a whole lot of decadent peanut butter flavor into one easy-to-prepare protein bowl. Everyone will love this tasty treat.
Protein Chia Pudding
Chia pudding tastes good anytime, but this recipe packs it full of protein for a snack that can double as a dessert.
Chili Lime Chickpeas
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.
Ham Roll Ups
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.
Spicy Smoked Pork Jerky
This smoky jerky is made with pork and is so much better than what you can buy in a bag!
Kale Smoothie
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.
Protein Mug Brownie
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.
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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