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

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  • acpgee
    acpgee Posts: 8,007 Member
    And edamame beans, either in the shell or out. These are soy beans, after all.

    Lentils: The french puy lentils boiled for 20-35 minutes (until al dente) with garlic and thyne. Dress with lemon joice. Drizzle with some olive oil if you can afford the calories.

    Lentil soup: A low fat lentil soup consisting of a handful of split orange lentils with a chopped onion and a chopped tomato in a pint of water. Again, if you can afford the calories, fry the onion with a clove of garlic in olive oil before adding water and the other ingredients.
  • caramellips06
    caramellips06 Posts: 82 Member
    Brownies sounds yummy
  • dbray123
    dbray123 Posts: 5
    White albacore tuna in a pouch, add sprinkle lemon pepper,,Great
  • XXXMinnieXXX
    XXXMinnieXXX Posts: 3,459 Member
    string cheese are great. really fill a gap more than you would think. also I like a few almonds! x
  • 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!

    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 ;).

    yea, I'm so making those!!!!! And in the microwave? even faster! and yes, moist is always the more preferred way to go *giggles*
  • kitigonkukoo
    kitigonkukoo Posts: 218 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!

    Well, they look good. I'll def try it on a day where I allow for the 7g. :)
  • Tat2dDom624
    Tat2dDom624 Posts: 1,226 Member
    Definitely peanut butter or nuts. :)


    I eat both of these on a daily basis, and they do the job.
  • rileydog14
    rileydog14 Posts: 19
    thank you for asking, and to those who answered. I was just looking over the past couple of weeks, and noticed my protein isn't high enough.
  • kitigonkukoo
    kitigonkukoo Posts: 218 Member
    White albacore tuna in a pouch, add sprinkle lemon pepper,,Great

    I grab those tuna sensation things as a standard- I like the garlic and herb one best, but just a lot of sodium in one pouch. The lemon pepper is better though! I didn't think of putting the two together on my own. :laugh:
  • hesn92
    hesn92 Posts: 5,966 Member
    greek yogurt and cottage cheese. Also regular cheese. Any dairy product pretty much. Sometimes I just have some milk. and Beef Jerky.
  • kitigonkukoo
    kitigonkukoo Posts: 218 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.

    I do love peanut butter. :) i snack on that too now and then... I should try the organic one someone mentioned earlier, less sugar = good thing for me...
  • nxd10
    nxd10 Posts: 4,570 Member
    Roast beef usually has less salt than turkey - I put it in a rollup with greek yoghurt instead of mayo and some salad.

    If you want low salt, buy a roast, roast it, then thin slice and freeze it in reasonable packs.
  • kitigonkukoo
    kitigonkukoo Posts: 218 Member
    greek yogurt and cottage cheese. Also regular cheese. Any dairy product pretty much. Sometimes I just have some milk. and Beef Jerky.

    I actually have cottage cheese for breakfast most mornings- I get a brand called Friendship that has 16g of protein in 1/2 a cup... and almost no salt. It's weird at first- but now I don't miss the salt at all.
  • kitigonkukoo
    kitigonkukoo Posts: 218 Member
    Roast beef usually has less salt than turkey - I put it in a rollup with greek yoghurt instead of mayo and some salad.

    If you want low salt, buy a roast, roast it, then thin slice and freeze it in reasonable packs.


    I like this!! I haven't had roast beef in forever.. and my husband isn't a fan... which means he won't eat my snack food. :happy: :laugh:
  • nxd10
    nxd10 Posts: 4,570 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!

    Well, they look good. I'll def try it on a day where I allow for the 7g. :)

    My husband makes those and they are AWESOME. if you ever want to get fancy, while they're warm, roll them and fill them with something delicious. Great appetizer.
  • kitigonkukoo
    kitigonkukoo Posts: 218 Member
    Beef jerky

    If only it wasn't so expensive! Even to make my own... you have to get a really lean cut of beef.. and it's just not always economical.
  • srslycolette
    srslycolette Posts: 40 Member
    Greek yogurt, boiled egg, turkey sausage links?
  • kitigonkukoo
    kitigonkukoo Posts: 218 Member
    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.

    OMG- you are amazing, and so is this idea. AND- you managed to make me not hate the protein powder I've been taking forever and ever that I'm so sick of.... thank you!!!! SO GOOD!
  • Eweinert227
    Eweinert227 Posts: 5
    I'm the same way; I'm trying to keep my sodium intake and my sugar intake down. I've found it very difficult to keep my sugar intake down, though (below the allotted amount). I need to boost my protein intake as well, which is why I relate. I also need to boost my calcium and potassium. Good luck. I hope your hubby gets the right stuff. :smile:
  • LorinaLynn
    LorinaLynn Posts: 13,247 Member
    Beef jerky. The sodium can be really high, but it's so yummy.
  • taiyola
    taiyola Posts: 964 Member
    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.

    This was what I was going to suggest! I'm loving them lately.
  • kitigonkukoo
    kitigonkukoo Posts: 218 Member
    I'm the same way; I'm trying to keep my sodium intake and my sugar intake down. I've found it very difficult to keep my sugar intake down, though (below the allotted amount). I need to boost my protein intake as well, which is why I relate. I also need to boost my calcium and potassium. Good luck. I hope your hubby gets the right stuff. :smile:

    Eweinert227- yes I know what you mean! If my sugars mainly come from fruit, I let it go a little more. If it's anything processed, I count it strictly. I've noticed that watching my sodium has been a key to weight loss! Not just about water weight either!!

    Potassium is a biggie for me too.. I was actually hospitalized for a potassium deficiency (so low that the Dr told me I was pretty much at 0, for as much as my body was concerned). From the symptoms and the pain, they thought I had Meningitis! 2 Spinal taps later- they concluded it was just the low potassium. NOT FUN!

    Ensure drinks, cauliflower, cottage cheese, blueberries and milk are my main potassium sources now... and if I start feeling like I'm dragging- I double up on ensures to get as much potassium, as I can get.
  • elv1ra
    elv1ra Posts: 146 Member
    fat free cottage cheese is high in protein. also faux meats are very high in protein and take no time to cook from frozen.
  • CaoimheN
    CaoimheN Posts: 16
    Smoked salmon or raw almonds, but be careful with the almonds, about 10 cals per nut!!
  • 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!

    Well, they look good. I'll def try it on a day where I allow for the 7g. :)

    My husband makes those and they are AWESOME. if you ever want to get fancy, while they're warm, roll them and fill them with something delicious. Great appetizer.

    Oh! That is such a good idea, thanks. :smile:
  • elv1ra
    elv1ra Posts: 146 Member
    wrcj5x.jpg

    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!

    Well, they look good. I'll def try it on a day where I allow for the 7g. :)

    My husband makes those and they are AWESOME. if you ever want to get fancy, while they're warm, roll them and fill them with something delicious. Great appetizer.

    Oh! That is such a good idea, thanks. :smile:

    I just made these with mozzarella parmasean and clubhouse `garlic plus`seasoning. ill make em again.
  • velsbree
    velsbree Posts: 69
    hummus any flavor with carrots my new favorite is edaname hummus soooo good. Also walmart has single serving edename in the pods takes a long time to eat and tasty
  • paprs
    paprs Posts: 47 Member
    A couple of hard boiled eggs mashed up with yellow mustard does the trick for me :)
  • Johlawrence
    Johlawrence Posts: 236 Member
    My new fave is plain greek yogurt with a pack of splenda, about a half tablespoon of honey and blueberries...I have to sweeten it with splenda, otherwise I feel like I'm eating sour cream....BLEHHH!
  • wolfchild59
    wolfchild59 Posts: 2,608 Member
    I've actually enjoyed the occasional sweet snack of 1/4 cup of Textured Vegetable Protein (TVP) mxzed with a couple of tablespoons of sugar free syrup and about 1/4 cup of water. Just mix it all up and let the TVP rehydrate a bit and it had a bit of the texture of a steel cut oatmeal with just that hint of maple sweetness. It comes out to about 65 calories, 0g fat, 4g carbs, 4g fiber and 11g protein, depending on your exact brand of TVP.

    If you want it to be even more like steel cut oatmeal, you can warm it a bit as well.

    I keep the TVP on hand because I use it in my protein bars, was out of the bars one night and needed a quick protein heavy snack after a workout and decided to chance it. And it was shockingly good. lol
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