High protein snack ideas

catm728
catm728 Posts: 9
in Food and Nutrition
After two weeks of logging on MFP I notice a trend of having too much fat and too little protein in my diet (fat usually 50%, carbs 30% and protein 20%). I was logging on normal days prior to making changes just to see where I was at. I'm in need of some filling high protein snack ideas. Share whatever you've got! Thanks!!

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  • MityMax96
    MityMax96 Posts: 5,778 Member
    chicken breast
    greek yogurt
    cottage cheese
    milk
    egg whites
    quest bars
    protein powders
  • Wookinpanub
    Wookinpanub Posts: 635 Member
    I am a big snacker at work. My 2013 diet I bought edamame and it was nasty after a while and contributed to me giving up. One reason this year's diet has been better is I found snacks that is healthy and really enjoy. I will buy planter's pistachios which are really good. I also will buy Atkins snack bars and other snacks. Very good.
  • bowlerae
    bowlerae Posts: 555 Member
    When I think of snack I think of something you don't have to prepare so to me that means nuts, greek yogurt, protein bars/shakes (I'm trying to discover snacks as well). If you have a little bit of time to "prepare" something but don't want to "cook" then a smoothie is a great way to add protein. Just mix as many of your favorite fruits with some greek yogurt and/or whey protein powder and you have 15-40g of protein in 16 oz. Of course, with this you have to watch the carbs but it's a good way to use protein powder aside from mixing it with just milk or water.
  • MityMax96
    MityMax96 Posts: 5,778 Member
    While nuts are a good snack....
    They have more fat than protein.
  • catm728
    catm728 Posts: 9
    Thank you all so much, keep 'em coming. I have greek yogurt every morning for breakfast with some kind of berries and usually walnuts, so want to stray from nuts for a snack due to the fat factor. I've always succeeded in making protein shakes, but never really feel satisfied because I used them as meal replacements. I will try to do the fruit/yogurt combo and maybe that will hold me over. I've tried Quest bars before, but found them to be somewhat chewy and not my favorite texturally. Any other bars that are comparable in protein levels but low in sugar? Thanks to all those replying….
  • MelsAuntie
    MelsAuntie Posts: 2,833 Member
    Rare ribeye steak with sauteed mushrooms!
  • rachelrb85
    rachelrb85 Posts: 579 Member
    Beef jerky!... low cal, low fat, no carb, high protein but watch the sodium
    Boiled eggs
    Turkey wraps
  • dlionsmane
    dlionsmane Posts: 674 Member
    I had the same problem so I upped my protein by adding a can of tuna as a snack every day, I add Hummus to it. Other than that what others said and also increase your meat portion. I went from around 3 ounces to 4 or more.
  • volfan22
    volfan22 Posts: 149 Member
    I like protein shakes. Syntrax Nectar shakes have very low carbs/sugar and are 20g of protein per scoop. It's whey protein (easily/instantly absorbed). I also like almonds (with some dark chocolate chips thrown in 20 almonds with 1 TBSP of dark chips is a great snack - easy to make up about 20 bags at once to have for a quick grab.) Cottage cheese is a good source too - add some fresh blackberries for additional protein. Peanut butter/celery, Eggs (hard boiled) and cheese!!

    :)
  • MBrothers22
    MBrothers22 Posts: 323 Member
    Beef jerkey if I want to spoil myself and Greek yogurt if I'm budgeting my money.

    If jerkey wasn't $5 for 3 oz I'd probably eat it every single day.

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