High protein snacks for work

staceymole
staceymole Posts: 7 Member
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I a looking to get back into things in the new year and I have a desk job. I was wondering if you could share suggestions for high-protein snacks I can eat in the office. I am happy to make things from scratch.
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  • acpgee
    acpgee Posts: 8,044 Member
    Beef jerky, bilthong, crispy roasted chickpeas. If you have access to a refrigerator crab sticks and hardboiled eggs. If you have access to cutlery, small tins of water packed tuna. Not low calorie but filling: nuts.
  • fresh_air
    fresh_air Posts: 1 Member
    Rx bars, turkey pepperoni, Greek yogurt with fruit
  • mjbnj0001
    mjbnj0001 Posts: 1,281 Member
    I used to make up my own nuts and dried fruit mix (I hesitate to say, "trail mix") and keep it in my desk and/or lunch kit. Protein, fat, fiber and some carbs. I did try making my own bars, but didn't find that to be a productive endeavor for the long haul. I found nuts.com had a good selection of quality ingredients. They sell their own mixes, but I liked to blend my own (I'm retired now, and revert to this approach for a takealong cycling food).
  • acpgee
    acpgee Posts: 8,044 Member
    When i was growing up my mom used to make something like this.
    https://www.marystestkitchen.com/movie-snacks-crunchy-spicy-lentils-vegan-recipe-a-bit-about-cowspiracy/
  • SuzanneC1l9zz
    SuzanneC1l9zz Posts: 469 Member
    I bring a baggie with couple of mini turkey pepperoni, a string cheese and a few Mary's crackers in case I get snacky. You could obviously skip the crackers.
  • AnnPT77
    AnnPT77 Posts: 35,083 Member
    I like dry-roasted edamame/soy nuts, too. They come in various flavors. Crispy broad beans are also good. I like the individual packs to take with me as shelf/desk stable snacks.
  • Kasey8709
    Kasey8709 Posts: 2 Member
    Check out Quest products. They have a bunch of bars/chips/chocolates that are high in protein and low carbs.
  • acpgee
    acpgee Posts: 8,044 Member
    I notice that poppadoms sold for frying at home are made with chickpea flour so have protein. No need to fry in oil. Pop a single poppadom in the microwave for a minute. They crisp up. Ignore the other food in the photo, but here is a stack of four poppadoms that have been microwaved to use as scoops for salmon tartare. If you want a dip, mix a little chutney into yoghurt.
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  • mikesphoto
    mikesphoto Posts: 23 Member
    I made this peanut butter banana oatmeal bars last week.
    They freeze well. I take one out on my way to work and it's thawed about the time I'm feeling snackish.
    I wouldn't recommend doubling this recipe, I don't think mine cooked completely.

    3 ripe bananas
    1/2 cup milk
    2/3 cup peanut butter. I got Adam's Natural because it has no added sugar or oil.
    2.5 cups rolled oats
    1 tsp baking soda
    1/2 tsp salt
    1 tsp cinnamon (optional)
    1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)

    Mash bananas in large bowl with milk.
    Mix in other ingredients.

    Bake at 350 F, for 20-25 minutes.

    I used less milk and a dash of brown sugar. I think they are great.

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