Curated list
Best high-protein snacks
Snacks that hit 15g+ protein per serving — useful for hitting daily protein targets between meals.
Why these
Most "protein snacks" are barely protein. These actually deliver: 15-25g per serving in convenient formats.
10 top picks
- 1. Greek yogurt (plain, nonfat) 145 kcal · 24.5g P · 1 cup
- 2. Cottage cheese (low-fat) 183 kcal · 24.9g P · 1 cup
- 3. Beef jerky 115 kcal · 9.2g P · 1 oz
- 4. Protein bar (typical) 228 kcal · 19.8g P · 1 bar (60g)
- 5. Whey protein (1 scoop) 114 kcal · 24g P · 1 scoop (~30g)
- 6. Edamame 188 kcal · 17.1g P · 1 cup shelled
- 7. Almonds (raw) 162 kcal · 5.9g P · 1 oz (~23 nuts)
- 8. Pumpkin seeds (pepitas) 157 kcal · 8.4g P · 1 oz
- 9. Eggs (large) 78 kcal · 6.5g P · 1 large egg
- 10. Cheddar cheese 113 kcal · 7g P · 1 oz
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