Chocolate bars, chips and the like are often not on the menu when it comes to a healthy diet. However, you don’t have to do without snacks of all kinds. We’ll show you a selection of healthy and protein-rich snack ideas, so you don’t have to miss out on anything, whether you’re at home in front of the TV or on the go at university or at work.
Sweet snacks for protein-rich snacking
Attention, those with a sweet tooth. You can also snack on high protein. We have put together some of the most popular and easiest high protein snacks for you so that you don’t have to miss out on anything while on a diet.
Protein Banana Bread
This internet favorite can become a true protein miracle with oatmeal and protein powder and is ideal as a snack between meals or as a small dessert.
The ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas
- 100 ml milk
- 120 g oat flakes
- 50 g vanilla-flavored protein powder
- ½ packet of baking powder
- 1 packet of vanilla sugar
- 1 pinch of cinnamon
- 30 ml coconut oil
Optional
- Nuts
- Chocolate pieces
- Berries
preparation
- Preheat the oven to 180 degrees top and bottom heat.
- Mash the bananas on a board or plate with a fork until a soft mass is formed.
- In a large bowl, mix the oats with your favorite protein powder, baking powder, vanilla sugar and cinnamon. Vanilla-flavored protein powder goes particularly well with banana bread.
- In another bowl, mix the bananas with the oil and milk.
- Mix the dry and liquid ingredients until smooth.
- Optionally, nuts, chocolate pieces or berries can also be mixed in here.
- Grease a loaf pan well and then pour the dough into the pan.
- Bake the banana bread for 45-55 minutes until the top is golden brown.
- Enjoy!
Protein Cookie Dough
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The ingredients
- 70 g almond flour
- 20 g oat flakes
- 40 g protein powder of your choice
- 100 ml milk
- 30 g chocolate drops
- Pinch of salt
preparation
- Mix almond flour, oats, protein powder and salt in a bowl.
- Add milk and stir until a thick mass forms. Add more liquid if desired.
- Mix in the chocolate chips and serve in a bowl.
- Enjoy!
protein cereal bars
Cereal bars are sweet, healthy and easy to store. This means you always have some to hand when you want to snack.
The ingredients
- 100 g oatmeal
- 60 g protein powder of your choice
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 45 g peanut butter
- 100 ml almond milk
- 60 g dried figs, dates or raisins
preparation
- Mix muesli, oatmeal, protein powder and cinnamon in a bowl.
- Mix the peanut butter and almond milk in another bowl. If the mixture is not smooth, heat it briefly in the microwave.
- Add the wet mixture to the dry mixture and mix well. Chop the dried figs into small pieces and add.
- Press everything firmly into a square mold lined with cling film and place in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
- Cut bars and place in the refrigerator to store.
- Enjoy!
Salty protein snacks for a healthy Netflix evening
Chips and the like are a thing of the past. With these hearty high-protein snacks you can snack on movie night without having to do without or feeling guilty.
Crispy Chickpeas
Chickpeas are an absolute protein bomb and can be used to make so much more than just hummus. Roasted, for example, they are the ideal substitute for chips or other snacks.
The ingredients
- 250 g chickpeas
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon paprika powder
preparation
- Rinse the chickpeas and then carefully dry them with a cloth.
- Place the dried chickpeas in a bowl and add plenty of olive oil. Mix everything thoroughly so that all the peas are well coated.
- Spread the chickpeas on a baking tray and bake in the oven for half an hour at 180 degrees.
- Remove chickpeas and place them in a bowl again.
- Add salt, pepper and spice powder and mix everything well.
- Then spread the chickpeas out on a baking tray again and put them back in the oven.
- Bake the peas for another ten minutes.
- Enjoy!
cheese popcorn
As long as it’s not drowning in butter, popcorn can be a simple and healthy snack. To make it a powerful protein snack, season it with nutritional yeast (the vegan, vitamin B-rich alternative to Parmesan cheese).
The ingredients
- 3 measuring cups of popcorn
- 2 tablespoons of nutritional yeast
- pinch of salt
preparation
- Prepare the popcorn as usual and season with salt and nutritional yeast.
- Enjoy!
Protein Guacamole
Dips like hummus or guacamole are perfect for consuming more protein in a hidden way. Whether low carb with vegetable sticks or classic with tortilla chips, protein guacamole is perfect for a cozy Netflix evening or as a snack to impress guests.
The ingredients
- 1 avocado
- 4 cherry tomatoes
- 1 garlic clove
- ½ lemon without peel
- 25 g dried tomatoes
- 150 g cream cheese 0.2% fat
preparation
- Halve the avocado and carefully remove the pit. Scoop out the flesh with a spoon.
- Cut the (dried) tomatoes into as small pieces as possible.
- Chop the garlic finely and squeeze the lemon juice out of the lemon.
- Mix all ingredients together. Finally, mix in the cream cheese.
- Enjoy!
snacks for on the go
When it comes to finding the ideal snack for on the go, there are a few criteria to consider. It must be easy to transport, last for a long time and shouldn’t take a lot of time to prepare. Ideally, you should also be able to make the snack in larger quantities, so you can meal prep.
Protein Breakfast Smoothie To-Go
The ideal snack for on the go. Perfect for days when you have to take breakfast with you.
The ingredients
- 4 dried dates
- ½ pear
- 1 apple
- 5 hazelnuts
- 4 ice cubes
- 2 tablespoons mixed cereal flakes (or muesli mix)
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon powder
- 125 ml milk
preparation
- Cut the dates, apple and pear into pieces.
- Crush the ice cubes. First put the pear, then the dates, apple and whole hazelnuts into the blender. Sprinkle the muesli and cinnamon powder on top and pour in the milk.
- Blend everything on the highest setting until creamy. Add ice and blend again until you have a creamy smoothie.
- Pour into a glass and sprinkle with chopped hazelnuts.
Egg Bites
Eggs in any form are not only quick and easy to prepare, but are also an excellent source of protein. The Protein Egg Bites have the advantage of being easy to measure and transport and are also perfect for meal prep.
The ingredients for 12 egg bites
- 12 slices of turkey ham
- 12 eggs
- 50 g grated cheese
- Spices of your choice
- Spring onions
preparation
- Preheat the oven to 180 °C top and bottom heat.
- Place the ham slices in the wells of a lightly greased muffin tin.
- Distribute the cheese among the 12 tins and sprinkle over the ham.
- Then crack an egg into each well and place on the cheese.
- Season well to taste.
- Place the muffin tray in the oven for approx. 15-18 minutes.
- Wash the spring onions and cut into rings. Garnish the egg and ham muffins with them.
- Enjoy!
Simple snacks when you need something really quick
On some days, even the recipes described above are too time-consuming or energy-intensive. In this case, we have put together a list of snack ideas that only consist of one or two ingredients and are usually already in the fridge.
- Low-fat curd with fruit
- Hard-boiled egg
- Tuna and crackers
- Nuts or almonds