Our 18 Most-Saved High-Protein Snacks 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 May 24, 2025 Reviewed by Dietitian Maria Laura Haddad-Garcia Reviewed by Dietitian Maria Laura Haddad-Garcia Maria Laura is EatingWell's Editorial Manager for Nutrition & News. As part of the nutrition team, she edits and assigns nutrition-related content and provides nutrition reviews for articles. Maria Laura's education, experience and clinical hours from Mexico are equivalent to that of a U.S. credentialed registered dietitian. She is an almond butter lover, food enthusiast and has over seven years of experience in nutrition counseling. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines SAVE ALL RECIPES NEW! Save as a collection on MyRecipes Close Credit: See More Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer Calling all snack-lovers! If you need a tasty, high-protein bite, you’re in the right place. These snack recipes have at least 7 grams of protein in every serving, making them great options to help keep you feeling satiated and energized between meals. Plus, these protein-packed bites are sure to satisfy, since they’re some of our most-saved recipes on MyRecipes. With MyRecipes, you can easily find, save and organize all your favorite recipes from EatingWell, Allrecipes, Southern Living, Food & Wine, Better Homes & Gardens and Real Simple. When you find a recipe you want to try, or see one you already made that you don’t want to forget about, just tap the heart icon under the author information to save it to your MyRecipes recipe box. Then you’re all set to organize your favorite recipes into custom collections. Get started today by saving options like our Crunchy Quinoa Bites and our High-Protein Caesar Dip for a protein-rich bite. Love any of these recipes? Tap "Save" to add them to MyRecipes, your new, free recipe box for EatingWell. 01 of 18 Banana–Peanut Butter Yogurt Parfait Photographer: Jake Sternquist, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Lexi Juhl This yogurt parfait features a tasty combination of banana and peanut butter. It’s a classic pairing that also provides healthy fats and a protein boost. View Recipe Save 02 of 18 Crunchy Quinoa Bites Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen These crunchy quinoa bites are a delicious snack packed with puffed quinoa and almond butter, offering a satisfying crunch and a boost of plant-based protein. Similar to popcorn, puffed quinoa has been heated until it pops, creating a light, crispy texture that works perfectly in this healthy snack. View Recipe Save 03 of 18 Cottage Cheese–Berry Bowl Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco This no-sugar-added berry bowl highlights the natural sweetness of thawed mixed berries, with a hint of vanilla for extra flavor. It’s a simple snack you can prepare in advance, but add the cereal just before serving so it stays crunchy. View Recipe Save 04 of 18 Apple Pie Smoothie Photographer: Brie Goldman Food Stylist: Annie Probst Prop Stylist: Breanna Ghazali With warming spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, juicy apples and hearty oats for a healthy dose of fiber, this smoothie is like enjoying a sippable slice of apple pie. View Recipe Save 05 of 18 High-Protein Caesar Dip Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer This versatile high-protein dip is the perfect companion for your favorite veggies. Made with Greek-style yogurt and sour cream and blended with Parmesan cheese and Worcestershire sauce, it’s reminiscent of the flavors in Caesar salad dressing. View Recipe Save 06 of 18 Lemon-Raspberry Frozen Yogurt Bites Photographer: Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley Freeze-dried raspberries are crushed into a fruity powder and mixed with creamy Greek-style yogurt, vanilla and bright lemon zest. This mixture coats fresh raspberries, which are then frozen to create a perfectly chilled, tangy-sweet snack. They’re easy to make, customizable with your favorite berries, and an absolute delight to have in your freezer! View Recipe Save 07 of 18 High-Protein Spinach Dip Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Annie Probst, Prop Stylist: Joseph Wanek This recipe gives the classic appetizer a high-protein twist. In addition to contributing plenty of protein, using cottage cheese and feta instead of cream cheese and Cheddar cuts back on saturated fat and calories. View Recipe Save 08 of 18 High-Protein Orange-Mango Smoothie Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen This high-protein smoothie is a bright and refreshing drink that combines the tangy sweetness of fresh orange juice with the tropical richness of mangoes. A scoop of protein powder and Greek-style yogurt make this smoothie a satisfying breakfast. Using unflavored protein powder allows the natural fruit flavors to shine. View Recipe Save 09 of 18 Lemon-Blueberry Cheesecake Jars Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer Made with reduced-fat cream cheese and part-skim ricotta, these lemony cheesecake jars are packed with protein while maintaining a rich and velvety texture. Fresh blueberries add natural sweetness, but feel free to use frozen berries in their place. View Recipe Save 10 of 18 High-Protein Peanut Butter-Banana Oatmeal Bars Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Clarie Spollen These peanut butter–banana oatmeal bars are a perfect grab-and-go breakfast, packed with protein to keep you full and energized. The combination of oats, peanut butter and banana provides a well-balanced dose of fiber, healthy fats and natural sweetness. View Recipe Save 11 of 18 Lemon-Blueberry Frozen Yogurt Bites Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Styling: Christina Brockman These frozen yogurt bites, filled with probiotic yogurt and plenty of prebiotic blueberries, will help keep your gut in tip-top shape. This easy frozen snack is versatile, too—swap in raspberries or strawberries instead of blueberries for a different twist with the same health benefits. View Recipe Save 12 of 18 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. View Recipe Save 13 of 18 Berry-Kefir Smoothie Ana Cadena Get a probiotic boost at breakfast when you add kefir to your smoothie. Feel free to use any berries and nut butter you have on hand in this healthy smoothie recipe. View Recipe Save 14 of 18 High-Protein Raspberry-Lemon Ricotta Bread Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Clarie Spollen This raspberry-lemon ricotta bread is packed with protein from creamy ricotta cheese, which also helps keep this fruity quick bread moist and tender. It’s also light on sugar, making it an excellent choice for a balanced breakfast or afternoon snack. View Recipe Save 15 of 18 Green Goddess Tuna Salad Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop stylist: Gabriel Greco Canned tuna makes this recipe convenient and pantry-friendly. Use the remaining herb sauce as a dressing for salads or grain bowls, as a spread on sandwiches or as a dip for vegetables. Serve on bread or in a wrap, over a bed of greens or scooped up with your favorite chips, crackers or cucumber slices. View Recipe Save 16 of 18 Passion Fruit Oatmeal Cakes Photographer: Brittney Cottrell, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley These fiber-packed oatmeal cakes are bursting with tropical passion fruit flavor—a delightful balance of tangy, sweet and slightly floral notes that will instantly brighten your morning. View Recipe Save 17 of 18 Spinach-Avocado Smoothie This healthy green smoothie gets super creamy from the frozen banana and avocado. Make ahead (up to 1 day) and store it in the fridge until you need a veggie boost. View Recipe Save 18 of 18 Lemon-Dill Tuna Salad Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Styling: Lindsey Lower This tuna salad packs plenty of protein and gets a boost of flavor from sumac—a spice used in Middle Eastern, Mediterranean and North African cooking that adds a citrusy touch, enhancing the lemon flavor without overshadowing the other ingredients. 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