14 Easy High-Protein Snacks for Weight Loss 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 January 10, 2025 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 Credit: Jennifer Causey If you need a tasty snack to help combat midday hunger, this list is for you! Each of these delicious snack recipes is high in protein, boasting at least 7 grams per serving to help keep you satisfied between meals. They also can support healthy weight loss since they’re lower in calories. Options like our Pizza Pistachios and Cucumber-Dill Ricotta Snack Jar are perfect for snacking on while supporting your nutritional goals. See More Love any of these recipes? Tap "Save" to add them to MyRecipes, your new, free recipe box for EatingWell. 01 of 14 Goat Cheese-Tomato Toast Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Joseph Wanek Whip up this goat cheese–tomato toast to enjoy the fresh flavors of summer any time of the year. This sweet-and-savory combo makes a perfect breakfast, lunch or snack. For an extra burst of flavor, drizzle with balsamic glaze or sprinkle with crushed red pepper for a little heat. View Recipe Save 02 of 14 Pizza Pistachios Jennifer Causey Nutritional yeast mimics the flavor of cheese, lending a pizza-like flavor to these playful spiced pistachios. View Recipe Save 03 of 14 Cucumber-Dill Ricotta Snack Jar Photography: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Addelyn Evans, Prop stylist: Gabriel Greco This simple snack jar features herbaceous ricotta cheese alongside cucumber and bell pepper for dipping. Use any color mini bell pepper you have on hand. View Recipe Save 04 of 14 Tahini-Yogurt Dip Serve this creamy yogurt dip with baby carrots, sliced radishes or whole-wheat pita triangles. View Recipe Save 05 of 14 Yogurt with Blueberries Blueberries add all the sweetness you need, naturally, to protein-rich Greek yogurt in this satisfying snack. View Recipe Save 06 of 14 Easy Black Bean Dip This creamy bean dip is great for a party or picnic. Smoked paprika and ground chipotles add a robust, earthy flavor, but you can also use regular paprika and cayenne if you don’t have the other spices on hand. View Recipe Save 07 of 14 Pistachio & Peach Toast This fruity snack is great when you have leftover ricotta cheese—plus it comes together in just 5 minutes. View Recipe Save 08 of 14 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 09 of 14 Greek Yogurt with Strawberries Protein-rich Greek yogurt and sweet strawberries make for a super-simple and satisfying snack. View Recipe Save 10 of 14 Slow-Cooker Spinach Artichoke Dip This creamy, crowd-pleasing dip comes together with ease in your crock pot. Leave it in the slow cooker all party long to keep it warm for serving with perfect, melty cheese in every bite. View Recipe Save 11 of 14 Strawberries and Cottage Cheese This snack mixes a serving of dairy with a serving of fresh fruit and provides a boost of vitamin C and calcium to your day. View Recipe Save 12 of 14 Greek Yogurt with Fruit & Nuts This simple snack with protein and healthy fat will get you through the afternoon slump. View Recipe Save 13 of 14 Sous Vide Eggs A sous vide cooker gives these slow-cooked eggs a jammy, creamy center that resembles the perfect poached egg. Eat these eggs alone for a filling breakfast or snack, or serve them on toast or an English muffin for a simple eggs Benedict. View Recipe Save 14 of 14 Cottage Cheese with Raspberry Honey Crunchy sunflower seeds add delicious flavor to this simple, light meal or snack of cottage cheese dressed up with raspberries and honey. View Recipe Save Explore more: Healthy Recipes Mealtime Snacks High-Protein Snacks Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit