Quick Protein Snacks

SmugCanucksGal
SmugCanucksGal Posts: 79 Member
edited October 1 in Food and Nutrition
I'm a really snacky person. I eat my breakfast in at least 2-3 parts through the morning, same as lunch. Keeps me satisfied, and less likely to want to cheat because I am not starving! But I am getting bored of the 100-150 Cal snacks that I make for myself.
I prefer to make my own, like Hummus & Taziki, I often bake chickpeas with Salt and Pepper, even bake thin bits of Beets lightly salted.

Looking for some new ideas, something new to try.

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  • ladybg81
    ladybg81 Posts: 1,553 Member
    String cheese
    Peanut butter with just about anything
    Nuts
  • thebunnies
    thebunnies Posts: 168
    almonds, cheese, fruit-cups..

    those baked chick-peas sound AMAZING.
  • lulabellarama
    lulabellarama Posts: 96 Member
    I lik snacking on deli meats, a nice slice of ham dipped in some light mayo
    Or a thin slice of cheese on an oatcake
  • audram420
    audram420 Posts: 838 Member
    cottage cheese has a lot of protein...you can combine fruit and make a yummy snack!
  • posbey
    posbey Posts: 200 Member
    for me:
    boiled egg, almonds, cheese.
  • shariann3
    shariann3 Posts: 15
    I love making a layered dip in a small tupperware: fat free refried beans, lett, tom, salsa, fat free sour cream, chives. I also like smoothies made from fat free plain greek yogurt, frozen fruit, and a truvia packet. Also hard boiled eggs! Hope that helps....
  • SmugCanucksGal
    SmugCanucksGal Posts: 79 Member
    The Chickpeas are amazing. I just rinse them off and toss in a little bit of Olive Oil and S&P to taste.
  • SmugCanucksGal
    SmugCanucksGal Posts: 79 Member
    almonds, cheese, fruit-cups..

    those baked chick-peas sound AMAZING.

    The Chickpeas are amazing. I just rinse them off and toss in a little bit of Olive Oil and S&P to taste
  • melissabee31
    melissabee31 Posts: 134
    Yogurt is a good high protein snack, along with Greek yogurt (my fave).

    Today I had half a cup of GO Lean Crunch cereal in the honey almond flax flavor with a little soy milk. That cereal is soooo filling that you only need about half a cup of it plus a little milk (about 120 cal snack if measured out).

    Hope some of those sound decent.
  • BeLightYear
    BeLightYear Posts: 1,450 Member
    1/3 cup eggzactly (egg whites in carton, whatever brand you have) "fried" on cast iron skillet with no stick butter spray, add 1 teaspoon of flax seeds before eggs settle, rolled into 1 slice of ham (1 oz) = 75 calories, 0 fat, 10 grams protein:smile: without flax seed. With flax seeds 91 calories, 1 fat, 1 protein and 1 fiber too:love:
  • russelljclarke
    russelljclarke Posts: 836 Member
    Roasted soya beans (though you have to drink water with them as they're a bit dry and water with pure protein is always better for the liver.
  • elizamc
    elizamc Posts: 285 Member
    Love these ideas, thanks people!
  • SmugCanucksGal
    SmugCanucksGal Posts: 79 Member
    Roasted soya beans (though you have to drink water with them as they're a bit dry and water with pure protein is always better for the liver.

    Would you roast them just like I do the Chickpeas?
  • monocot
    monocot Posts: 475 Member
    Nut and fudge bars, Peanut butter balls. <-- can Give recipes. LOw calories and So YUMMY
    Apples and peanut butter, apples and Cheese


    Ooo Mango Power Sorbet!!!
    mango, cantaloupe. protein powder lime juice. Frozen and Yum!
    Creamy Lemon Chive Dip with Veggies. Great Protein!
  • SmugCanucksGal
    SmugCanucksGal Posts: 79 Member
    Thanks for the ideas! Its always nice to mix it up and try new things!
    Last thing I want is to get bored of what I am eating and fall off the wagon and cheat!
  • TJtastic
    TJtastic Posts: 97 Member
    Nut and fudge bars, Peanut butter balls. <-- can Give recipes. LOw calories and So YUMMY
    Apples and peanut butter, apples and Cheese

    I would like your Peanut Butter Ball recipe.
  • monocot
    monocot Posts: 475 Member
    Nut and fudge bars, Peanut butter balls. <-- can Give recipes. LOw calories and So YUMMY
    Apples and peanut butter, apples and Cheese

    I would like your Peanut Butter Ball recipe.

    I made a spot for them in a forum.
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/331015-great-light-snacks-recipes
  • ShrinkinMel
    ShrinkinMel Posts: 982 Member
    Edamame with sea salt sprinkled on. The pod ones work well for this then you just kinda squeeze them into your mouth and they have a slight saltiness to them. Can kill salty cravings(like chips) pretty quick. A friend served them this way at her 8 year old's birthday party and I had just had the shelled frozen ones as my daughter LOVES them.
  • melaniecheeks
    melaniecheeks Posts: 6,349 Member
    I buy roast soy beans in a big bag from Tesco - they're great, a small handful, eaten one at a time lasts for ages!

    Wasabi peas are another favourite of mine (you can get wasabi mixed beans too)

    I'm sure most of these have been mentioned, but my snack list is;

    mini cheese
    hard boiled egg
    parma ham
    seafood sticks
    rice cakes with dairylea/ laughing cow
    humous
  • froggy15
    froggy15 Posts: 154 Member
    bump for later
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