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30 High Protein Snack Ideas To Keep You Full

Snacks with 5 grams of protein or more

  • 1 slice of Swiss cheese (pair with a handful of grapes)
  • 2 slices of natural deli turkey (roll with bibb lettuce and Dijon mustard)
  • 6-ounce cup of yogurt (blend with fruit and milk for a frosty smoothie)
  • 1/3 cup of honey Greek yogurt (topped with frozen raspberries and blackberries)
  • 2 servings of baked pizza kale chips
  • 1/4 cup of cooked lentils mixed with diced avocados and salsa (pair with whole-grain pita chips)
  • 1/4 cup of cashews
  • 1 ounce roasted pumpkin seeds
  • 1 packet instant oatmeal, depending on the brand
  • 1 slice of toast, topped with berries and cream cheese
  • 1 Crispbread, topped with chocolate almond butter

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Snacks with 10 grams of protein or more

  • 6-ounce cup of low-fat flavored Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup of edamame pods sprinkled with flaked sea salt
  • 1/3 cup of tuna salad (pair with whole-grain crackers)
  • 1/2 cup of cottage cheese (pair with sliced pears)
  • 1 ounce diced canned chicken breast tossed with light mayo and hot sauce (pair with celery sticks)
  • 12-ounce nonfat latte
  • 10 chia seed crackers
  • “Banana sandwich,” filled with peanut butter mixed with protein powder

A version of this article was originally published in May 2011.

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