quick protein snack that isn't a shake or bar???

kitigonkukoo
kitigonkukoo Posts: 218 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Any ideas?

I try to plan my meals ahead of time, but sometimes it doesn't always work out. I find that every now and then, I need a good protein snack that is low in fat that doesn't require a lot of prep time.

What I don't want: shakes or protein bars. I use those already and I really need to find something different.
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  • Dee_84
    Dee_84 Posts: 431 Member
    Low fat string cheese and greek yogurt come to my mind. Also sliced ham or turkey if you don't mind the sodium.
  • kitigonkukoo
    kitigonkukoo Posts: 218 Member
    Low fat string cheese and greek yogurt come to my mind. Also sliced ham or turkey if you don't mind the sodium.

    didn't think about string cheese... that could work! I'm pretty strict about sodium, but that doesn't mean I can't have ham or turkey at all, that's also a good idea! The yogurt just has so much sugar... I tend to stay away.

    Thank you! I'm texting my husband now, as he's at the store. :flowerforyou:
  • heddylyn
    heddylyn Posts: 173 Member
    Hard Boiled Egg.
  • rextcat
    rextcat Posts: 1,408 Member
    if it hasent been said............meat
  • peachyxoxoxo
    peachyxoxoxo Posts: 1,178 Member
    Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, baked tofu.

    Yogurt isn't high in sugar at all though! Just don't buy the kind with "fruit on the bottom" or lots of sweetener in it. Get the plain variety.
  • BeantownSooner
    BeantownSooner Posts: 254
    1/2 or 1 cup of low-fat cottage cheese (~14g and ~28g of Protein)
  • ryansgram
    ryansgram Posts: 693 Member
    Peanut butter?
  • joy31021
    joy31021 Posts: 216
    boiled egg whites with red pepper flakes
  • pilatemom
    pilatemom Posts: 111
    Definitely peanut butter or nuts. :)
  • vytamindi
    vytamindi Posts: 845 Member
    Chicken boobs! Or tenders. I like cold chicken, so if you marinate, bake, then chill, you can get quick protein from the fridge!
  • deadbeatsummer
    deadbeatsummer Posts: 537 Member
    I eat acitiva fat free snackpot yoghurts, cheese, turkey or chicken sandwhices in a lighter 'thins' bread.
  • RegalSeagull
    RegalSeagull Posts: 37
    You could try making a protein brownie with your protein powder.
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/669753-protein-brownie-single-serving

    I've been eating them over this last week and they're pretty damn good.
  • SheilaG1963
    SheilaG1963 Posts: 298 Member
    Beef jerky
  • bonniecarbs
    bonniecarbs Posts: 446 Member
    I do the peanutbutter, just get the tablespoon - no bread or anything. I do this twice a day. Its made me want the protein bars less and less.
  • Hendrix7
    Hendrix7 Posts: 1,903 Member
    Definitely peanut butter or nuts. :)

    nuts are an ok source of fat, protein...not so much.,
  • gp79
    gp79 Posts: 1,799 Member
    A chicken breast. On the go? Put it in a zip lock and stick it in your pocket. When time to eat, you can hold it just like a candy bar.
  • Mad4282
    Mad4282 Posts: 171 Member
    A handful of nuts or cottage cheese.
  • bonniecarbs
    bonniecarbs Posts: 446 Member
    hey regalseagall, i do that too. Mix peanutbutter with an egg and the protein powder, sometimes a little sugar, sometimes splenda, bake about 12 minutes. they crumble but are gooood!
  • acpgee
    acpgee Posts: 7,961 Member
    A crab stick is 16 calories. I second the boiled egg.
  • Bittersweet82
    Bittersweet82 Posts: 79
    You could try making a protein brownie with your protein powder.
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/669753-protein-brownie-single-serving

    I've been eating them over this last week and they're pretty damn good.

    *drools* I like where you're going with that! browniesssssss!
  • Skeebee
    Skeebee Posts: 740 Member
    Definitely peanut butter or nuts. :)

    ^THIS :-D
  • DL717
    DL717 Posts: 31
    Hard-boiled egg whites. Quick and easy if you make them ahead of time and stock them in your fridge.
  • I_love_frogs
    I_love_frogs Posts: 340 Member
    turkey jerky!
  • Bittersweet82
    Bittersweet82 Posts: 79
    quick and instant craving taken care of: 2 tablespoons organic peanut butter (not as much sugar) I normally do that after a workout
  • AlabasterVerve
    AlabasterVerve Posts: 3,171 Member
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    http://www.joyfulabode.com/2010/04/25/low-carb-snacks-homemade-baked-cheese-crisps-recipe/

    These from Joyful Abode -- 100 calories and 9g of protein. I made some this morning -- a 1/4 cup of shaved Parmesan and a little bit of garlic and onion powder and 6 minutes in the oven -- delicious. Quick and easy to make but you can store them for later too if you need an even quicker snack.

    ETA:
    I completely missed your low fat requirement. These have 7g of fat so I don't think they qualify? Sorry!
  • DrBorkBork
    DrBorkBork Posts: 4,099 Member
    nuts, greek yogurt, hard boiled egg, tuna fish...
  • vytamindi
    vytamindi Posts: 845 Member
    Definitely peanut butter or nuts. :)

    nuts are a good source of fat, protein...not so much.,

    Yea, I use PB when my fat percentages are on the low side.
  • LorryGuthrie
    LorryGuthrie Posts: 113 Member
    Low fat string cheese and greek yogurt come to my mind. Also sliced ham or turkey if you don't mind the sodium.

    Dee - you read my mind!!! :D
  • RegalSeagull
    RegalSeagull Posts: 37
    You could try making a protein brownie with your protein powder.
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/669753-protein-brownie-single-serving

    I've been eating them over this last week and they're pretty damn good.

    *drools* I like where you're going with that! browniesssssss!

    Personally I add a teaspoon of sugar and microwave it for 25 seconds. Then I just eat it with a spoon out of the bowl. It's a little more moist that way, and I prefer moist ;).
  • AverageAngel
    AverageAngel Posts: 123 Member
    Chicken boobs! Or tenders. I like cold chicken, so if you marinate, bake, then chill, you can get quick protein from the fridge!
    yep^^^

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