13 Heart-Healthy, High-Protein Snacks with Just 5 Ingredients By Camryn Alexa Wimberly Camryn Alexa Wimberly Camryn Wimberly is EatingWell's Editorial Fellow. As a food and mental health blogger, Camryn explores how food and cooking can help improve mental health and also be an avenue to connect with one's culture and heritage. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on August 26, 2024 Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Jessica Ball, M.S., RD, is the senior nutrition editor for EatingWell. She is a registered dietitian with a master's in food, nutrition and sustainability. In addition to EatingWell, her work has appeared in Food & Wine, Real Simple, Parents, Better Homes and Gardens and MyRecipes. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines SAVE ALL RECIPES NEW! Save as a collection on MyRecipes Close Need something to help keep you energized between meals? All of these yummy snacks are lower in sodium and saturated fat to meet our heart-healthy parameters. They’re also a good source of satisfying protein, with at least 7 grams per serving. Plus, they contain no more than five ingredients (excluding staples like salt, pepper and oil). Enjoy options like our Pistachio & Peach Toast or Snickerdoodle Almonds for a hearty-healthy bite that’s nourishing and delicious. See More Love any of these recipes? Tap "Save" to add them to MyRecipes, your new, free recipe box for EatingWell. 01 of 13 Pistachio & Peach Toast This breakfast is great when you have leftover ricotta cheese—plus it comes together in just 5 minutes. View Recipe Save 02 of 13 Snickerdoodle Almonds Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Addelyn Evans, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco Tossing almonds in frothy egg whites helps the sweet and savory seasoning adhere to these festive snickerdoodle almonds. They make an excellent appetizer for holiday entertaining. View Recipe Save 03 of 13 Cottage Cheese Snack Jar Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco This creamy, crunchy snack packs 20 grams of protein and 5 grams of fiber in one small Mason jar. Adding the chickpeas right before serving will keep them crunchy. If you want to store everything in one jar, opt for 1/4 cup rinsed canned chickpeas instead. View Recipe Save 04 of 13 Fig & Honey Yogurt In this Mediterranean-inspired snack, dried figs and honey top plain yogurt. Substitute fresh figs if you can find them. View Recipe Save 05 of 13 Hard-Boiled Egg & Almonds This small snack packs a nutrient punch—it's loaded with protein, heart-healthy fats, vitamins and minerals to make eating healthy easy and yummy. View Recipe Save 06 of 13 Yogurt with Blueberries Blueberries add all the sweetness you need, naturally, to protein-rich Greek yogurt in this satisfying snack. View Recipe Save 07 of 13 Cottage Cheese Snack Jar with Fruit Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Sue Mitchell, Prop stylist: Skylar Myers, Create a creamy and on-the-go snack by combining protein-packed cottage cheese with sweet chopped peaches. When peaches are out of season, opt for frozen or experiment with an alternative such as chopped strawberries or orange segments. Elevate the flavor profile by adding a hint of vanilla extract or cinnamon to the cottage cheese. For those with a sweet tooth, a drizzle of honey or maple syrup is the perfect finishing touch. View Recipe Save 08 of 13 Tuna Salad Crackers A fun twist on a tuna salad sandwich, this Tuna Salad & Crackers recipe uses wheat crackers instead of bread! View Recipe Save 09 of 13 Yogurt with Blueberries & Honey A simple combination of Greek-style yogurt and blueberries gets an extra touch of sweetness from golden honey. It's the perfect balance of protein and fiber to keep you energized. View Recipe Save 10 of 13 Bread with Peanut Butter This quick-and-easy snack is a hearty treat that is packed with protein and has heart-healthy monounsaturated fat. View Recipe Save 11 of 13 Greek Yogurt with Strawberries Protein-rich Greek yogurt and sweet strawberries make for a super-simple and satisfying snack. View Recipe Save 12 of 13 Edamame with Aleppo Pepper With fruity undertones and a slight cumin taste, Aleppo pepper gives this healthy protein snack some satisfying flavor. View Recipe Save 13 of 13 Greek Yogurt with Fruit & Nuts This simple snack with protein and healthy fat will get you through the afternoon slump. View Recipe Save Medically reviewed by Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Jessica Ball, M.S., RD, is the senior nutrition editor for EatingWell. She is a registered dietitian with a master's in food, nutrition and sustainability. In addition to EatingWell, her work has appeared in Food & Wine, Real Simple, Parents, Better Homes and Gardens and MyRecipes. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Explore more: Healthy Recipes Mealtime Snacks High-Protein Snacks Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit