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Sometimes, having a convenient bite ready at work can be essential for keeping hunger at bay between meals, and these high-protein snacks help you do just that. High-protein foods help moderate your appetite and slow down your digestion, helping you feel fuller for longer. With at least 7 grams of protein per serving, these snack recipes (including vegan and vegetarian options) are great satisfying options. Plus, no need to worry if your workplace doesn't have a fridge since many of these recipes will be fine in your lunch bag. Pack up recipes like our Soy Sauce Eggs and Coconut-Cashew Breakfast Bites for delicious and satisfying ways to get ahead of the midday slumps.
Soy Sauce Eggs
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Try this salty-sweet hard-boiled egg recipe as a swap for deviled eggs at your next party or as a midday snack. Or serve on top of your next ramen noodle bowl.
Tahini-Yogurt Dip
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Serve this creamy yogurt dip with baby carrots, sliced radishes or whole-wheat pita triangles.
Coconut-Cashew Breakfast Bites
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Never skip breakfast again: keep these coconut and date breakfast bites in the fridge or freezer, and you'll always have a grab-and-go option for busy mornings.
Cauliflower "Toast"
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Looking for a low-carb way to enjoy toast in the morning? Try these toasts made from cauliflower rice, egg and cheese. Make a big batch to keep in your freezer for an easy breakfast or healthy base for a sandwich (like grilled cheese!) any time.
Apple & Peanut Butter Toast
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A pinch of ground cardamom punches up the flavor in this classic combo of apples and peanut butter on toast.
Pizza Lettuce Wraps
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Go light and fresh when you're craving pizza: these easy lettuce wraps have all the taste with fewer carbs and calories.
Hard-Boiled Egg & Almonds
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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.
Tuna Salad Crackers
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A fun twist on a tuna salad sandwich. This Tuna Salad & Crackers recipe uses wheat crackers instead of bread!
Sweet and Salty Roasted Nuts
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Spicy seasonings add a bit of zing to roasted nuts for an appetizer that's perfect for any occasion.
Tuna Salad Spread
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This tuna spread recipe is a healthy twist on tuna salad and uses avocado and Greek yogurt in place of mayonnaise. Serve it on cucumber slices, butter lettuce leaves or whole-grain crackers.
Edamame with Aleppo Pepper
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With fruity undertones and a slight cumin taste, Aleppo pepper gives this healthy protein snack some satisfying flavor.
Peanut Butter & Chocolate Banana Smoothie
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Whir up frozen bananas with peanut butter and cocoa in this sweet, creamy drink recipe to get all the delicious flavors of a milkshake with the health benefits of a smoothie.
Pizza Pistachios
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Nutritional yeast mimics the flavor of cheese, lending a pizza-like flavor to these playful spiced pistachios.
Everything-Bagel Crispy Chickpeas
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Crispy, salty and packed with everything-bagel goodness, these crispy chickpeas are a delicious, healthy snack that can be enjoyed on their own or tossed into a salad for added crunch. Removing the skins from the chickpeas helps achieve a better crisp. Look for "everything bagel seasoning" in the spice aisle; it's now available in most supermarkets.
Edamame with Ginger Salt
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Add zing to convenient frozen edamame with easy homemade seasoning. You'll have leftover ginger salt—try a sprinkle on steamed or roasted veggies.
Cottage Cheese with Raspberry Honey
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Crunchy sunflower seeds add delicious flavor to this simple, light meal or snack of cottage cheese dressed up with raspberries and honey.
Protein-Packed Zucchini Bread
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Late in the summer there's usually an abundance of zucchini and this 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.