High Protein Snacks?

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lichic25
lichic25 Posts: 161 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Hi Everyone,

I recently started half marathon training and my trainer recommended I increase my protein intake. I don't eat eggs so i'm looking for some suggestions on high protein snacks to reach my goal.

Thanks! :)

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  • deannalfisher
    deannalfisher Posts: 5,600 Member
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    do you eat meat? what is your goal protein for the day?
  • kd_mazur
    kd_mazur Posts: 569 Member
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    beef jerky
  • livingleanlivingclean
    livingleanlivingclean Posts: 11,752 Member
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    Yoghurt; I like using a higher protein thick natural yoghurt (Quark based) then adding protein powder for more protein, flavour and sweetness
  • beerfoamy
    beerfoamy Posts: 1,521 Member
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    biltong!
    Just discovered the stuff and it is tasty and soooo many flavours. 35g can be around 70 cals and 15-18g protein :)
  • Panini911
    Panini911 Posts: 2,325 Member
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    meat can be a snack if you enjoy it. Small portion of chicken or turkey.

    i make home made protein bars which are lower cal/sugar than most stuff you buy. You can also add protein powder to yogurt to really up the protein.

    I like some of these products as well https://simplyprotein.com/
  • mbaker566
    mbaker566 Posts: 11,233 Member
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    cottage cheese, yogurt, tuna, beans, peas
  • AngryViking1970
    AngryViking1970 Posts: 2,847 Member
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    shrimp with cocktail sauce (made from reduced sugar ketchup)
    cottage cheese
    beef/turkey jerky
    edamame
    deli meat/string cheese rollups
    tuna pouches
    Greek yogurt
  • kroe4
    kroe4 Posts: 111 Member
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    Dannon Light and Fit Greek Yogurt
    Premier Protein Shakes <amazing + 30 g of protein
    Slim Jims
    Sunflower Seeds
    Peanuts
  • ExistingFish
    ExistingFish Posts: 1,259 Member
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    Greek Yogurt (I prefer whole milk)
    String Cheese (not the light). Two sticks has 16g protein and practically no carbs.

    If you really need protein, I mix protein powder in the greek yogurt (I do this if it's a meal, sometimes it's breakfast, or pre/post workout if I want). Beware, some powders do not mix well and are nasty. I use Integrated Supplements Whey Isolate and the vanilla is great in yogurt. It dissolves better in yogurt than it does in liquid.
  • sardelsa
    sardelsa Posts: 9,812 Member
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    Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, canned tuna, cocktail shrimp, jerky, turkey sticks, deli meat, cheese, protein shakes, edemame, protein bars
  • mutantspicy
    mutantspicy Posts: 624 Member
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    Sardines in spring water
  • kshama2001
    kshama2001 Posts: 27,906 Member
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    Steak
  • thisPGHlife
    thisPGHlife Posts: 440 Member
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    I second tuna. A regular can of tuna, light meat in water, has 20 grams of protein with no carbs and only one gram of day for 90 calories. I use it as an easy way to add protein without "using up" my other macros.
  • Johnd2000
    Johnd2000 Posts: 198 Member
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    Whey protein shakes. 20g for 100 or so calories. Drinkable with water. Very nice with whole milk if your calories allow.
  • apullum
    apullum Posts: 4,838 Member
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    I mix Greek yogurt, protein powder, PB2, and fiber cereal with enough milk/soy milk to get the consistency I want. I eat this for breakfast, but it could certainly be a snack.

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