Healthy Recipes Mealtimes Healthy Snack Recipes Healthy High-Protein Snacks 12 High-Protein Snacks for Better Heart Health By Dillon Evans Dillon Evans Dillon Evans fell in love with cooking at a very young age. He remembers the novel experiences of microwaving a bowl of oatmeal without his parents' permission and asking to make his mother's morning pot of coffee. These moments became catalysts for his interest in cooking and baking. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on April 26, 2024 Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Jessica Ball, M.S., RD, is 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 Trending Videos Close this video player Photo: Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Lexi Juhl Enjoy one of these high-protein snacks to help keep yourself satisfied until your next meal. Each serving offers at least 7 grams of protein to help you support satiety, muscle recovery and healthy digestion. Plus, these delicious bites are made low in sodium and saturated fat to fit seamlessly into a heart-healthy eating pattern. You’ll find that flavorful recipes like our Cottage Cheese Snack Jar are super easy to store in the refrigerator for those grab-and-go moments. And our High-Protein Lemon-Blueberry Energy Balls are so good, you’ll want to make a batch every week! 01 of 12 Cottage Cheese Snack Jar 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 02 of 12 Breakfast Peanut Butter-Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cakes Peanut butter is the star ingredient in these oatmeal cakes, providing not only flavor, but a boost of plant-based protein too. Hiding a bit in the center of each muffin is a fun way to ensure that peanut butter makes it into every bite. View Recipe 03 of 12 High-Protein Lemon-Blueberry Energy Balls These sweet and refreshing energy balls pack in the protein from almonds, almond butter and hemp seeds. Enjoy this easy snack before or after a workout or as a nice midday pick-me-up at work. The finishing glaze adds a tangy sweetness, but you can leave it off if you prefer a little less sugar. View Recipe 04 of 12 Pistachio & Peach Toast This breakfast is great when you have leftover ricotta cheese--plus it comes together in just 5 minutes. View Recipe 05 of 12 Raspberry Yogurt Cereal Bowl For breakfast, snack or a healthy dessert, try using yogurt instead of milk for your cereal. If making this as a to-go snack, keep the cereal separate and top just before eating. View Recipe 06 of 12 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 07 of 12 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 08 of 12 Greek Yogurt with Fruit & Nuts This simple snack with protein and healthy fat will get you through the afternoon slump. View Recipe 09 of 12 Tuna Salad Crackers A fun twist on a tuna salad sandwich. This Tuna Salad & Crackers recipe uses wheat crackers instead of bread! View Recipe 10 of 12 Protein-Packed Zucchini Bread Late in the summer there's usually an abundance of zucchini and this gluten-free bread recipe is one way to use it up. Make a few batches and freeze any extra loaves to have on hand for snacks and quick breakfasts. View Recipe 11 of 12 Peanut Butter and Banana Breakfast Sandwich Creamy peanut butter and bananas are the key ingredients to this quick and easy breakfast. View Recipe 12 of 12 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 Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit