Protein snack: 12 smart ideas to hold out between meals
Snacking is the number one enemy of any diet. But when hunger strikes between two meals, the solution is not deprivation — it's choosing the right snack. A protein snack keeps you full for longer, avoids insulin spikes and preserves your muscle mass. Here are 12 tasty and effective ideas to stay on track without falling for industrial sweets.
Ready-to-eat protein snacks (4 ideas)
1. Crunchy chocolate bar Mincidélice
15g protein, 97 kcal. Intense chocolate, crunchy texture. Take it anywhere.
2. Lentil protein crisps (individual pack)
15g protein, 104 kcal. For salty and crunchy cravings, guilt-free.
3. Two hard-boiled eggs
12g protein, 140 kcal. The simplest and cheapest solution. Prep them ahead.
4. Skyr or 0% cottage cheese
15-18g protein, 90-100 kcal. Creamy, filling, rich in calcium.
Protein snacks in 2 minutes (4 ideas)
5. Express protein shake
250 ml almond milk + 30g plant protein Mincidélice. 25g protein, 150 kcal.
6. Chia protein pudding
30g chia seeds + 200 ml plant milk + vanilla protein. Rest 1 hr. 20g protein, 200 kcal.
7. Cottage cheese and cucumber toast
1 slice rye bread + 60g cottage cheese + thin cucumber. 18g protein, 150 kcal.
8. Skyr bowl with raspberries
150g skyr + 50g raspberries + 5 flaked almonds. 17g protein, 170 kcal.
Sweet protein snacks (4 ideas)
9. Mincidélice protein cookies
One portion = 12g protein, 110 kcal. Satisfy sweet cravings without going off track.
10. Homemade energy ball
20g oats + 1 date + 1 tbsp vanilla protein + 1 tsp almond butter. Form a ball. 10g protein, 130 kcal.
11. Cocoa-hazelnut protein cream
150 ml milk + cocoa protein + 1 tsp ground hazelnuts. Heat. 22g protein, 170 kcal.
12. Quark and berry mousse
100g 0% quark + 30g raspberries + 1 tsp honey + 1 tbsp neutral protein. 15g protein, 120 kcal.
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