Whether
you're fueling up before hitting the gym or taking a midday snack break to
avoid the 3 p.m. lull, high-protein snacks are the tastiest way to keep on
going. These snacks that pack in plenty of protein along with other nutrients
are the perfect way to fill up, and give us longer-lasting energy than
carb-heavy options.
1. Nut
Butter Boat
Any vehicle
for nut butter is perfection in our book. Try loading a few celery sticks with
a serving of any nut butter (like almond, cashew, walnut) topped with a few
whole almonds or raisins. If you’re not a fan of celery, try scooping out the
middle of an apple and filling it with your nut butter of choice.
2. Jerky
For health and fitness Be careful
to avoid sodium- and sugar-filled brands, but low-sodium, natural, or
lightly-flavored options are a great source of protein—here are some of our
favorite healthy brands! This chewy snack is also keeps fresh for months when
packed properly.
3. Mixed
Nuts or Trail Mix
Mixed nuts provide
an easy way to get a delicious dose of protein in a convenient, shelf-stable
package. Try a mixed bunch for variety and a combo with dried fruit for some
added sweetness. The best bang for your protein buck? Almonds and pistachios.
They're higher in protein than their nutty peers.
4. Pumpkin
Seeds
Those orange
gourds aren’t just for carving. Pumpkin insides, scooped out to make room for
spooky faces, can actually make a healthy little snack full of fiber and
immunity-protecting zinc once they’re washed, dried, and nicely roasted.
5. Deli
Rollups
Consider it
a sandwich without the bread! This Paleo-friendly savory snack packs in almost
double the protein of a hardboiled egg, and sneaks in a few vegetables to boot!
Remember to stick to a lower-salt variety of meat to keep those blood
pressure-spiking sodium levels in check.
6. Chunky
Monkey Shake
If protein
powder is just not your thing, there are plenty of alternatives to creating a
high-protein beverage, including this banana-y pick-me-up, bulked up with
chocolate milk and peanut butter, which provides both healthy fat and
cardiovascular benefits in addition to protein. It’s time to get funky, monkey!
[Source: http://greatist.com/health/high-protein-snacks-portable]
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