High Protein Low Cal snacks?

Janie5605

DO they exist? I hate hate hate cottage cheese and am getting a little burnt out on low fat cheese sticks and yogurt. Any suggestions? I'd love a protein bar or something a long those lines if you guys know of any. I'm having trouble getting my protein intake up and thought it i could boost my snacks it would help.

thisismynewmindset

Bump - I have the same question!

mislove68

unsalted almonds

huizenm

Edamame is a fabulous protein source. My family eats it all the time. Sam's Club has a giant bag that contains 6 bags of serving size portions. You microwave them and eat. My kids LOVE them! That is their veggie of choice.

Or how about hard boiled egg whites?

jennehughes

I snack on quorn fillets :$ the're not to everybody's taste though (especially cold as I eat them) the taste can be improved by dipping in tomato sauce or cooking in a pasta sauce, bbq sauce etc etcc. Two fillets equals 94 calories and 13.1g protein.

jennehughes

Edamame is a fabulous protein source. My family eats it all the time. Sam's Club has a giant bag that contains 6 bags of serving size portions. You microwave them and eat. My kids LOVE them! That is their veggie of choice.

Or how about hard boiled egg whites?

oh god. I second the edamame. So so tasty. I can never find frozen soy beans in the supermarket anymore, though..

mom23nuts

tuna on a chunk of cheese
shrimp
almonds
walnuts
high protein fage yogurt
eggs
protein smoothies

deb1130

I like Atkins protein bars. They're not low-cal, but you can still get a lot of protein if you just eat half. I also like a slice of turkey breast spread with laughing cow cheese & rollled up, protein shakes made with unsweetened almond milk (very low cal & I love it), and boiled eggs. I love cottage cheese, too and like to mix it with lite (low-sugar, lowfat) yogurt to up the protein & cut the tartness of the yogurt.

hinksa

KASHI!
they have a few bars that have over 8g of protein.. but not all of them do.. make sure you read the label.

make your own trail mix.. (go to a bulk food store)
dont buy them ALL salted.. just a few is enough (if you need/like it)

pumpkin seeds
dry soy beans
pecans
walnuts
hulled sunflower seeds
macadamia nuts
almonds

i then add either dark chocolate chips or dried goji/cranberries/blueberries just for a little different mix..
a 1/4 cup of this mix is about 150 calories and 10g ish of protein..

but its nice to have a big bag in the cupboard and if you are running out of the house its easy to put some in a small container, or even leave a little baggie in your glove box .

photorific

Shrimp
Chicken breast tenderloins (I cook a bunch at the beginning of the week and use for snacks/salads)

33runnergirl

Fage 0% Greek yogurt.

bearsfan2334

Edamame is a fabulous protein source. My family eats it all the time. Sam's Club has a giant bag that contains 6 bags of serving size portions. You microwave them and eat. My kids LOVE them! That is their veggie of choice.

Or how about hard boiled egg whites?

oh god. I second the edamame. So so tasty. I can never find frozen soy beans in the supermarket anymore, though..

I saw these at Wal-mart in the frozen section the other day! I forget what brand though... Around $3-$4 for the 6 individual packs.

cmDaffy

I keep shredded Chicken Breasts in the freezer ready to go, I like cottage cheese mixed with a little low sugar jam to make it sweet, and I'm not against having a protein shake for a snack every now and then...

Boo67

A small handful of nuts & seeds is good & release energy slowly, love pumpkin & sunflower, you could also add a few acai berries. Mini bananas, slice of turkey or an egg white omelette. :happy:

hajra123

boiled egg whites
fat free greek yoghurt with 10 almonds
tuna with low fat mayo on ryvita crackers
smoothie made with soya milk, silken tofu, blueberries, strawberries or raspberries

theflyingartist

Spirutein protein mixes: Chocolate PB is my fave.
Luna Protein bars: all flavors.
FAGE Greek Yogurt.