{"id":2274,"date":"2025-02-18T09:41:44","date_gmt":"2025-02-17T22:41:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/movewithnicole.com.au\/blog\/9-healthy-and-easy-high-protein-snacks.html"},"modified":"2025-02-18T09:41:44","modified_gmt":"2025-02-17T22:41:44","slug":"9-healthy-and-easy-high-protein-snacks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/movewithnicole.com.au\/blog\/9-healthy-and-easy-high-protein-snacks.html","title":{"rendered":"9 Healthy and Easy High-Protein Snacks"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Protein is an essential part of any diet. It\u2019s great for filling up and building muscle, and fortunately great for busy (and hungry!) bodies. And many healthy high-protein snacks\u00a0are foods you can take to work, the beach, on a road trip \u2014 pretty much just about anywhere.<\/p>\n<p>But, before you pack your lunch, calculate how much protein a\u00a0day you should eat. The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for protein is .36 grams of protein per pound of body weight.<\/p>\n<p>To determine your RDA, multiply your weight in pounds by .36, or use this online protein calculator. Also, studies show that individuals should eat about 20\u201330 grams of protein per meal to keep muscles strong.<\/p>\n<p>Luckily, there are many healthy, high-protein foods that\u00a0meet this goal. And while a small cooler will expand your protein snack options somewhat, taking many of these easy healthy snacks with you is as easy as tossing them in your bag.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s a healthy snack list featuring nine\u00a0of the tastiest high-protein snacks you can bring\u00a0just about anywhere.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>9 Portable High-Protein Snacks<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>1. Hard-Boiled Eggs<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>In just over 10 minutes, you can hard-boil a couple of eggs (making sure to cool them in ice water afterward for easy peeling), and you\u2019ve got a high-protein snack at the ready.<\/p>\n<p>How much protein is in an egg? A whopping 6.29 grams. Eggs are one of the many delicious, high-protein foods\u00a0that taste great on their own, and\u00a0it isn\u2019t hard to peel and slice them and toss them in Tupperware for later.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pro tip:<\/strong> Here\u2019s how to make hard-boiled eggs.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h3><strong>2. Dairy<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Having a portable cooler or ice pack will come in handy for some protein-rich\u00a0foods. Cottage cheese has a whopping 10.4 grams of protein per 100-gram container.<\/p>\n<p>And cottage cheese is \u201chip\u201d again \u2014 and incredibly versatile: Add it to your next pan of mac \u2018n\u2019 cheese to cut calories and make it creamy and rich-tasting. Or swap it into any dip that calls for sour cream.<\/p>\n<p>(FYI, all you\u00a0Portion Fix\u00a0people out there, 2% cottage cheese is 1\u00a0Red container!)<\/p>\n<p>Nonfat plain Greek yogurt is another good choice with 6.47 grams of protein per 100-gram container. Both high-protein foods\u00a0can be enjoyed on their own or with fresh fruit. Just remember to pack a spoon when you\u2019re on-the-go.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>3. Canned Fish<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Canned\u00a0fish is kind of a love-it-or-hate-it protein-rich food. If you\u2019re in the former category, be thankful, because a\u00a0typical 6-ounce can of tuna\u00a0contains 8.2 grams of protein per ounce, and sardines\u00a0have 6.9 grams of protein per ounce.<\/p>\n<p>And since\u00a0lugging around a can opener is not super convenient, tuna is now available packaged in portable, resealable pouches, making it a much easier high-protein snack to enjoy wherever.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-106017\" src=\"https:\/\/bod-blog-assets.prod.cd.beachbodyondemand.com\/bod-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/9-Healthy-High-Protein-Snacks.inpost2.jpg\" alt=\"Bowl of nuts and seeds\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>4. Nuts and Seeds<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>You might not think of nuts and seeds as high-protein foods, but pound for pound, dry roasted nuts and seeds are not just satisfyingly crunchy, they\u2019re regarded as\u00a0foods high in protein.<\/p>\n<p>A typical selection of mixed nuts contains 5.5 grams of protein per ounce, while almonds have 6 grams per ounce, and pumpkin seeds have 5.2 grams per ounce. But the true heavy hitter of this category is peanuts, which clock in at 6.9 grams of protein per ounce.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>5. Edamame<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Yep, those steamed soybean pods you eat at a sushi dinner are a high-protein food. With an impressive 18.4 grams of protein per cup, edamame is an easy mainstay if you\u2019re looking for portable, high-protein snacks.<\/p>\n<p>Edamame is also one of the few plant-based\u00a0complete protein sources,\u00a0which is great news for vegans and vegetarians.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>6. Beef Jerky<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>With 9.4 grams of protein per ounce (and so many chewy, delicious flavors to choose from),\u00a0beef jerky is a no-brainer if you\u2019re searching to up your protein intake.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s important to note that jerky tends to be high in sodium, so it should be eaten with plenty of water. There is also \u201cclean\u201d jerky on the market, such as jerky from grass-fed or organic beef, as well as jerky options without added sugars, fillers, or additives.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-106013\" src=\"https:\/\/bod-blog-assets.prod.cd.beachbodyondemand.com\/bod-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/9-Healthy-High-Protein-Snacks.inpost.jpg\" alt=\"Peanut butter in a jar\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>7. Peanut Butter<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Peanut butter has 7.7 grams of protein per tablespoon, so you can feel OK\u00a0about eating it with a spoon\u2026 just keep the serving size in mind as it\u2019s pretty high in calories.<\/p>\n<p>Spread\u00a0peanut butter\u00a0on apple slices for\u00a0an easy high-protein snack in the afternoon. Look for all-natural peanut butters or other nut butters that don\u2019t contain hydrogenated oils or added sugars. The fewer ingredients on the label, the better.<\/p>\n<p>And, if you\u2019re curious, here\u2019s how to make\u00a0your own peanut butter. (It\u2019s easier than you might think!)<\/p>\n<h3><strong>8. Hummus<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Hummus may not be the first food you think of when looking for protein-rich foods, but with 4.85 grams per \u00bc cup (the recommended serving), it deserves a spot on your radar. Try making your own hummus with this recipe.<\/p>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10170281584 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/bod-blog-assets.prod.cd.beachbodyondemand.com\/bod-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Cookies_and_Cream_Smoothie_in_post_2.jpg\" alt=\"9 High Protein Snacks - Cookies and Cream Smoothie\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>9. Shakeology<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>With around 17 grams of protein (depending on\u00a0the\u00a0flavor) and fewer than 170 calories per serving, Shakeology is an easy, high-protein shake that\u2019s super portable.<\/p>\n<p>Enjoy it as a shake (one of our favorites is this Cookies and Cream Shakeology\u00a0recipe) or in one of these yummy Shakeology recipes!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-106015\" src=\"https:\/\/bod-blog-assets.prod.cd.beachbodyondemand.com\/bod-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/9-Healthy-High-Protein-Snacks.PIN_.jpg\" alt=\"High protein foods\" width=\"600\" height=\"1371\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Protein is an essential part of any diet. It\u2019s great for filling up and building muscle, and fortunately great for busy (and hungry!) bodies. And many healthy high-protein snacks\u00a0are foods you can take to work, the beach, on a road trip \u2014 pretty much just about anywhere. 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