Snacks are the perfect opportunity to refuel on a little extra protein, especially if you need a late-afternoon pick-me-up or a post-workout nibble. Here are 10 easy snack ideas that offer at least five grams of protein — each around 150 calories.
1.Banana with peanut butter mixed with protein powder: 158 calories, 13.6 grams of protein
2 A 4.4-ounce container of low-fat cottage cheese (90 calories, 11 grams protein) with one small peach, diced (51 calories, 1.2 grams protein): 141 calories, 12.2 grams protein
3. One hard-boiled egg (78 calories, 6.3 grams protein) and eight Kashi 7 Grain Crackers (64 calories, 2.1 grams protein): 142 calories, 8.4 grams protein
4. 21 raw almonds: 145 calories, 5.4 grams protein
5. 5.3-ounce container of vanilla nonfat Greek yogurt: 110 calories, 15 grams protein
6. Watermelon protein smoothie: 145 calories, 15.1 grams protein
7. 3/4 cup shelled edamame: 150 calories, 12 grams protein
8. 1/4 cup canned tuna in water (45 calories, 9.8 grams protein) mixed with one tablespoon hummus (35 calories, 1 gram protein) on half a whole wheat English muffin (60 calories, 3 grams protein): 140 calories, 13.8 grams protein
9. One Tofu Pup (60 calories, 8 grams protein), chopped into 1/4 cup of cooked quinoa (56 calories, 2 grams protein): 116 calories, 10 grams protein
10. Two slices of roasted turkey deli meat (44 calories, 7.2 grams protein) rolled with one slice of provolone (98 calories, 7.2 grams protein): 142 calories, 14.4 grams protein