Easy Protein-Packed Snacks
NUTTY ANTS ON A LOG
Bring back a blast from the past with these protein-packed ants on a log. Simply mix one half cup cottage cheese with one tablespoon almond butter and 1 tablespoon raisins. Serve with celery or apple slices.
ROLL IT UP!
Bibb lettuce topped with avocado, turkey slices, tomatoes, and pickles makes for a delicious, filling protein-packed snack. There are many ways to mix this up to make sure you don’t get bored. Tired of avocado? Use hummus or goat cheese instead. The possibilities are endless.
EDAMAME
An easy snack that is often found in the frozen section of the store. To cook simply keep the edamame in the shell and steam or boil until bright green. Drain off excess water, and top with a little black pepper and sea salt. One serving (½ cup) of this plant-based protein will provide approximately 130 calories with 11 grams of protein, 10 grams of carbohydrates, 3 grams of fiber, and 6 grams of fat.
VEG OUT
Dip sugar snap peas, red bell peppers, celery, cherry tomatoes, or baby carrots in hummus - yum-O! Looking for an added protein boost? Enjoy with a hard-boiled egg or mix hummus with cottage cheese.
ROASTED CHICKPEAS
Another easy and portable plant-based protein-rich snack that not only tastes delicious but also packs a ton of nutrition are roasted chickpeas. A half-cup serving provides approximately 130 calories,7 grams of protein, 22 grams of carbohydrates, a whopping 6 grams of fiber, and only 2.2 grams of fat.
SALTY & SWEET POWER SNACK
This snack is the perfect way to curb your chocolate craving. One cup nonfat greek yogurt plus 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds and 1 tablespoon dark chocolate chips. Mix and enjoy!
