Healthy Recipes Mealtimes Healthy Snack Recipes Healthy High-Protein Snacks 13 High-Protein Snacks That Aren't Cottage Cheese 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 March 2, 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: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco When you’re in the mood for a healthy, high-protein snack—but don’t want a bowl of the cottage cheese—turn to these recipes. They feature other satisfying foods like nuts, seeds, oats, legumes and yogurt to offer at least 7 grams of protein per serving. This nutrient can help you with healthy digestion, muscle recovery and staying full for longer. Healthy recipes like our Carrot Cake Oatmeal Bars and High-Protein Lemon-Blueberry Energy Balls help you switch up your snack time and pack lots of deliciousness into a few powerful bites. 01 of 13 High-Protein Lemon-Blueberry Muffins Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle, Food Stylist: Julia Levy These lemon-blueberry muffins are so good, you'll think they came straight from a bakery. A sprinkle of sugar creates a nice crunch on the outside, while strained yogurt ensures the muffins stay moist on the inside. The yogurt also provides a boost of satisfying protein, making these muffins perfect for breakfast or snack time. If using frozen blueberries, there's no need to thaw them beforehand. They will add a purple hue to the batter, but it won't affect the delicious end result. View Recipe 02 of 13 Roasted Spaghetti Squash Seeds Alexandra Shytsman When you prepare spaghetti squash, don't throw away the seeds! You can turn them into a crunchy, healthy snack to enjoy on their own or sprinkled over a salad. View Recipe 03 of 13 Carrot Cake Oatmeal Bars Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco Enjoy these delightful carrot cake oatmeal bars, perfect for a snack or dessert alongside a steaming cup of coffee. Made with a blend of shredded carrots, oats and a hint of brown sugar, these easy bars capture the essence of carrot cake, while offering a boost of fiber and less sugar than cake. Portable and convenient, these bars can be enjoyed on the move. To make these bars gluten-free, opt for gluten-free oats. View Recipe 04 of 13 High-Protein Lemon-Blueberry Energy Balls Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Lexi Juhl 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 05 of 13 2-Ingredient Peanut Butter Banana Ice Cream Whir up frozen bananas into an “ice cream” without the cream! Peanut butter adds a natural swirl of flavor for a sweet and satisfying dessert with no added sugar. View Recipe 06 of 13 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 07 of 13 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 13 Sweet and Salty Roasted Nuts Spicy seasonings add a bit of zing to roasted nuts for an appetizer that's perfect for any occasion. View Recipe 09 of 13 Everything-Seasoned Almonds Jennifer Causey Grinding up the everything bagel seasoning in a spice grinder will help it adhere to the almonds. View Recipe 10 of 13 Pizza Pistachios Jennifer Causey Nutritional yeast mimics the flavor of cheese, lending a pizza-like flavor to these playful spiced pistachios. View Recipe 11 of 13 Ricotta Cheese Toast This Ricotta Cheese Toast uses whole grain toast crackers and reduced fat cheese for a lighter snack option. View Recipe 12 of 13 Edamame with Aleppo Pepper With fruity undertones and a slight cumin taste, Aleppo pepper gives this healthy protein snack some satisfying flavor. View Recipe 13 of 13 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 Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit