3 Protein Snacks Packed With Protein

Ideas for Protein Snacks

Written by: Femi Doyle-Marshall

When it comes to hunger many times not having food close by can be the problem. It is a fact that when hunger knocks at the door and you are feeling for a good snack to fuel your body you need things that can get you going fast. 30 minute meal prep may not cut it. Regular bags of chips no longer meet your goals. You need an edge that can provide your body with the ample energy to power through the rest of the day. Locked in sound body, sound mind.

As per nutrition and me protein is my major focus when it comes to maintaining lean muscle mass and promoting fat loss.

I talk a lot about this on our site if you browse the blog. I even go so far to give a detailed list of the Top 20 Sources of Protein.

As promised today find these 6 Protein Packed Snacks, try these amazing protein snacks to help you inch closer to your nutrition and fitness goals.

Sweet and Spicy Mangoes with Cottage Cheese

Photo courtesy JoyBauer.com

1 Serving

½ cup cubed mango

¼ cup whipped cottage cheese

Pinch of cayenne

½ teaspoon lime juice

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 145

Protein: 9g

Fat: 1g

Carbohydrate: 27.5g

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DIY Beef Jerky

Photo courtesy Epicureanbb

30 Servings

4 lbs beef eye of round, fat trimmed off

3 tablespoons kosher salt

4 teaspoons sugar

4 teaspoons garlic powder

2 teaspoon onion powder

2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

2 teaspoon chipotle powder

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

Nutrition Facts Per Serving

Calories: 117

Protein: 18g

Fat: 4g

Carbohydrate: 1g

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Tuna Stuffed Pepper

Photo courtesy Dr. Janet

30 Servings

2 Bell peppers

1 can of light tuna (or salmon) in water,

drained

2 celery stalk, chopped

1/4 red onion, chopped

2 Tbsp of 0% plain greek yogurt

1 Tbsp of red wine vinegar

¼ tsp of cracked black pepper

1 tsp of dried dill (or fresh)

Nutrition Facts Per Serving

Calories: 136

Protein: 19g

Fat: 1g

Carbohydrate: 11g

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And that’s it for today. Be sure to contact us if you have any questions. We are here to help make what you need happen! Feel free to reach out if you have any concerns at all.

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