10 High-Protein Snacks You May Not Know About!

With a busy lifestyle, it's much easier to grab a snack every now and then when you get hungry. Often, you don't have time to prepare a whole meal.

The problem with today's snacks is that they're loaded with sugar. After eating such a snack, you often just feel unhealthy and fat. You're actually much better off eating protein-rich snacks!

High-protein snacks, however, are notorious for being nutritious but not tasty. That's a thing of the past. These days, there are plenty of protein snacks that are actually delicious.

In this article, I've compiled a list of 10 high-protein snacks for you that you probably haven't heard of yet!

The first delicious protein snack is Greek yogurt parfait. Greek yogurt contains 8 grams of protein per 100 grams. Moreover, Greek yogurt is not only a great source of protein but also contains a lot of calcium . This mineral is important for bone health.

To make Greek yogurt even more delicious and filling, you can make a parfait. Combine a container of yogurt with oats and mixed berries. Adding oats to Greek yogurt provides an additional 14 grams of protein per 100 grams.

Another unknown protein snack is celery sticks with peanut butter. Dip the stalks in peanut butter for a delicious, high-protein snack. Peanut butter contains 26 grams of protein per 100 grams.

Peanut butter's high calorie content makes it an ideal snack for helping you feel full. Peanuts have even been shown to promote feelings of fullness when consumed between meals. (2)

Carrots are one of the tastiest vegetables to snack on. The downside is that they don't contain much protein. But you can do something about that! For example, make a delicious yogurt dip to go with them.

Yogurt dip is easy to make by adding herbs and flavorings to yogurt. Examples include lemon juice and dill. When you use Greek yogurt for this high-protein snack, your dip contains twice as much protein as regular yogurt.

You can already divide a few portions into containers to use later as a protein snack. That way you can grab it when you need it!

Chickpeas are a legume packed with healthy nutrients. 100 grams of chickpeas also contain 9 grams of protein and 7 grams of fiber. They also contain many vitamins and minerals, such as folate, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, copper, and manganese.

A tasty way to enjoy chickpeas as a high-protein snack is to roast them with some herbs and olive oil. Roasted chickpeas are crunchy and easy to store.

Another delicious, high-protein snack is turkey rolls. These are essentially turkey wraps with cheese and various vegetables. She could call them mini sandwiches without the bread.

How do you make them? Place a few slices of turkey breast on a plate and spread cream cheese on top. Then top with some vegetables, such as cucumber, pickle, and tomato. Then roll them up like wraps for a delicious snack!

Each wrap contains about 5 grams of protein from the turkey and cheese. You'll also get extra micronutrients from the vegetables you use. A super tasty, high-protein snack!

Popcorn is a popular snack, but did you know you can also make it a protein-rich snack? Popcorn already contains a wealth of nutrients, such as B vitamins, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, and manganese.

You can increase the protein content by adding Parmesan cheese. Parmesan cheese contains 10 grams of protein per 100 grams. This cheese popcorn also contains a whopping 14 grams of fiber per 100 grams. This makes for a protein-rich snack that's also very filling!

Egg muffins are a super healthy snack with lots of protein. They're essentially just muffins made with eggs combined with various herbs and vegetables.

They're the perfect high-protein snack because they can be enjoyed hot or cold at any time of day. Adding cheese to the batter, for example, increases the protein content and makes your muffins even more delicious!

Chia pudding is also a relatively unknown snack in the Netherlands. Besides being high in protein, it's also delicious and healthy. 100 grams of chia seeds contain 17 grams of protein and a host of other nutrients, including calcium, phosphorus, and manganese.

In addition, chia seeds are known for their high content omega-3 fatty acids, which in turn have several health benefits.

To make chia pudding, you add milk to chia seeds. Over time, it will naturally become a pudding. You can add a nice flavor by adding vanilla, for example. This makes for a delicious, easy-to-make protein snack!

Oatmeal is easy to make and very nutritious. It's high in protein and packed with vitamins and minerals. 100 grams of oatmeal also contains a whopping 8 grams of fiber.

Overnight oatmeal is made by mixing rolled oats and milk. You can add cocoa or peanut butter for a delicious flavor. Cover and refrigerate overnight, so you can enjoy it the next day as a delicious, high-protein snack!

Jerky isn't as well-known in the Netherlands as it is in America. It's essentially meat that's been trimmed of fat, dried, and cut into strips. The best part is that it's a high-protein snack that's also incredibly delicious! Jerky contains a whopping 32 grams of protein per 100 grams.

All kinds of meat can be made into jerky, such as chicken, turkey, and beef. It's available at most supermarkets, but be careful not to overdo it with added sugars and artificial ingredients.

In short, Greek yogurt parfait, celery sticks with peanut butter, carrots with yogurt dip, roasted chickpeas, turkey rolls, cheese popcorn, egg muffins, chia pudding, overnight oatmeal, and jerky are all high-protein snacks that aren't yet very popular in the Netherlands. I'd say: Try a few and see for yourself!