High protein snacks

When you live a busy lifestyle, snacks can be useful when hunger hits and you don’t have time to prepare a meal. However, many snack foods available today are high in refined carbs and sugar, which can leave you feeling unsatisfied and craving more food. The key is to make sure your snacks are nutritious and contain protein. Protein promotes fullness because it signals the release of appetite-suppressing hormones, slows digestion, and stabilizes your blood sugar levels. Protein is also essential if you want to build muscle or tone parts of your body.

Here are some easy, healthy protein snacks that you don’t even need to prepare:

1. Nuts (almonds, walnuts etc)

2. Cottage cheese

3. Greek yogurt

4. Pumpkin seeds

5. Beef jerky

If you have a little extra time on your hands, why not try out these quick protein snacks you can put together in only a few minutes:

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1. Celery sticks dipped in peanut butter and some nuts

2. Peanut butter sandwich

3. Boiled eggs with quinoa

4. Edamame avocado hummus

5. Cheesy chia seed crackers

6. Banana oatmeal cookies

7. Frozen yogurt fruit pieces

8. Egg and pesto stuffed tomato

9. Salmon cucumber rolls

10. Almond-butter protein balls

11. Crunchy garlic lentil snacks

12. Chickpea and black bean trail mix

13. Turkey wrapped apples

14. Nut butter smeared rice cakes

15. Banana oatmeal muffins

In addition to snacks, you can make some protein smoothies that are super tasty and refreshing! You can make smoothies with protein powder, be creative and remember to add nutrient-rich ingredients like fruits and veggies to your shake and pair it with a healthy, well-rounded diet to maximize its potential benefits.