20 Easy High-Protein, Low-Carb Snacks You'll Actually Want to Eat

These easy high-protein snacks can help curb cravings, support weight-loss goals, and keep you feeling satisfied between meals.

Finding a snack that actually keeps you full can feel harder than it should. Too often, a handful of crackers or a granola bar leaves you hungry again an hour later. That’s where protein comes in. High-protein snacks help support muscle health, curb cravings, and keep you feeling satisfied between meals.

Whether you’re trying to eat healthier, cut back on carbs, support weight-loss goals, or simply avoid the afternoon energy slump, having a few protein-packed options on hand can make all the difference. The good news? You don’t need complicated recipes or expensive supplements to boost your protein intake.

From creamy cottage cheese dips and Greek yogurt favorites to grab-and-go options like turkey roll-ups and hard-boiled eggs, these easy high-protein snacks are delicious, satisfying, and simple to add to your weekly routine.

What Makes a Good High-Protein Snack?

A good high-protein snack contains enough protein to help keep you satisfied while fitting your lifestyle and nutrition goals. Many nutrition experts recommend aiming for at least 10 grams of protein per snack. Pairing protein with fiber-rich ingredients like fruit, vegetables, or whole grains can help you stay fuller even longer.

The ideas below include a mix of low-carb snacks, make-ahead favorites, and quick options you can throw together in just a few minutes.

1. 5-Minute Peanut Butter Dip

Made with just four ingredients (and ready in 5 minutes!), this easy high-protein dip combines peanut butter, cottage cheese, and orange juice concentrate for a creamy, delicious dip that’s perfect with apples, celery, graham crackers, or pretzels.

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2. Greek Yogurt Fruit Dip at Wellness by Kay

So simple, yet immensely satisfying. Three ingredients are all you need.

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3. High-Protein Chia Pudding at Good Food Baddie

Raise your hand if you love chia pudding 🙋‍♀️. This recipe adds hemp milk for extra flavor and protein.

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4. Easy Turkey Pinwheels at Adore Foods

A super-simple, protein-filled snack that you can easily turn into lunch.

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5. Roasted Chickpeas at Sweet Potato Soul

Bring on the bold flavors with this spicy, addictive snack.

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6. Sweet and Savory Cottage Cheese Toast at Fannetastic Food

So simple, so tasty. You’ll want to try all of Fannetastic Foods’ flavor combos!

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7. High-Protein Overnight Oats at Oh Snap Macros

With 36g of protein a serving, you won’t get the typical post-oats hunger slump.

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8. Chocolate Protein Energy Balls at The Savvy Spoon

Why buy the $10+ a box store-bought versions of protein balls when you can whip this easy recipe up in no time.

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9. Cucumber Tuna Bites at The Healthy Home Cook

Greek yogurt gives this snack an extra pack of protein. We love that it’s kid-friendly tuna instead of the usual salmon.

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10. Berry and Greek Yogurt Parfait at Gitta’s Kitchen

Simple, flavorful, and perfect for an anytime snack.

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11. Cottage Cheese Ice Cream at Lemons and Zest

Yes, we have succumbed to the viral cottage cheese ice cream trend, and this easy recipe gives you multiple flavor combos to try.

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12. Frozen Greek Yogurt Bark at Dishing Up the Dirt

Oh, yes please… This yogurt bark feels like dessert but is healthy enough to eat every day.

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13. Protein Oreo Fluff at Crazy for Crust

Is it dessert or is it a snack? With 10g of protein per flavor, this cookies-and-cream fluff can fall firmly in the snack category.

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14. Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough at The Almond Eater

This one had us at “cookie dough.” It’s another viral cottage cheese recipe that we are all in on!

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15. Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Peppers at Healthy Little Peach

Flavorful and satisfying with just the right kick. And honestly, add a side salad and you could call this one dinner.

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16. Spicy Deviled Eggs at Lemons + Zest

A spicy take on a favorite bite. Deviled eggs are basically protein bombs and this recipe adds some zip to the classic.

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17. BLT Egg Salad Wraps at Splash of Keto

With 30g of protein a serving, this snack can get you through the afternoon slump.

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18. Protein Pudding at Texanerin Baking

We tried a few yucky protein pudding recipes before finding this delicious version that uses coconut milk, chia seeds, and almond butter. Give it a whirl!

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19. Baked Mini Sweet Peppers Stuffed with String Cheese

We’ve perfected this one over the years for an easy, family-friendly snack that’s good for a party appetizer too. Here’s the simple recipe:

Ingredients

6-8 mini bell peppers
3-4 mozzarella string cheese sticks
1/4 tsp. Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon olive oil for drizzling

Directions

Cut six to eight mini sweet peppers in half and remove the seeds. Place half a mozzarella string cheese stick inside each pepper, sprinkle with Italian seasoning, drizzle with a little olive oil, and bake on a greased or parchment-paper lined cookie sheet at 400°F until the peppers are tender and the cheese is melted (about 12-15 minutes). An easy recipe for a toaster oven or air fryer! Snack on four of these and you’ll get approximately 14g of protein at around 230 calories.

20. Chocolate Peanut Butter Greek Yogurt Dip

Finally, this lightly sweetened dip packs a whopping 20+ grams of protein per serving and is as easy to make as it is delicious. Here’s the quick recipe: