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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