High Protein, lowish calories on the run?

firead
firead Posts: 56 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
I'm looking for some good high protein snacks that I can throw into a purse or bookbag for work and school, when I don't have access to a fridge or microwave.

With these heat, even cheese sticks get kind of funky and I'm looking for options outside of protein bars or granola bars that I may not have thought of. Thinking of making some roasted chickpeas over the weekend and seeing how I like those.

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  • SoDamnHungry
    SoDamnHungry Posts: 6,998 Member
    Beef jerky? Pretty salty but if you don't mind that it'd work.
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    Yeah, beef jerky and protein bars, that's pretty much it.
  • subakwa
    subakwa Posts: 347 Member
    Roast soya beans are nice.

  • KDar1988
    KDar1988 Posts: 648 Member
    Have you made roasted chickpeas before? I tried and they were good when hot, but when cool they turned soft. I wondered if that happens all the time?

    What about almonds? They would travel well.
  • fr33sia12
    fr33sia12 Posts: 1,258 Member
    You could make your own protein balls. If you search on You Tube there's loads of recipes for them that includes no cooking or baking.
  • 1shedev
    1shedev Posts: 144 Member
    tuna or salmon in pouch
  • ToxDocAR
    ToxDocAR Posts: 49 Member
    dry roasted edamame (wasabi
  • robininfl
    robininfl Posts: 1,137 Member
    I'd get an insulated lunch bag and a refreezable ice pack thing. That would give you many more options.
  • kshama2001
    kshama2001 Posts: 28,052 Member
    Hardboiled eggs can certainly go for a while without refrigeration. I like them with roasted salted almonds.
  • GauchoMark
    GauchoMark Posts: 1,804 Member
    I'd probably look into some insulated container that you can put into your bag - that would open a lot of options like chicken, greek yogurt, low fat cheese, etc.

    Otherwise, I'd look into the P28 bagels and peanut butter. Expensive, but very good. Not exactly low cal though. Also, PB2 would be an option.

    I know you said no protein bars, but I found some great ones that travel well. B-Up bars. One of my favorites right now for a low cal protein snack. THe only problem is they are hard to find and expensive-ish.

  • Timshel_
    Timshel_ Posts: 22,834 Member
    Pork rinds. Great protein and fats, little high on sodium, but great satiety.
  • GauchoMark
    GauchoMark Posts: 1,804 Member
    Timshel_ wrote: »
    Pork rinds. Great protein and fats, little high on sodium, but great satiety.

    Do a search on "protein quality of pork rinds".
  • NaturalNancy
    NaturalNancy Posts: 1,093 Member
    Nuts (peanuts or almonds)
    Peanut butter on crackers

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