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Posted: 9/24/21 Updated: 9/24/21

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These healthy high protein snacks are meal prep friendly, and will help to keep you full in between meals! Includes sweet and savory snack ideas that you can make at home, and are perfect for lunches on the go.

Snacks are such an important part of meal prep and are often forgotten about in-between meal prepping breakfasts and lunches. When hunger strikes, these healthy snacks will keep you from diving into the bag of chocolate chips (or tortilla chips!).

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Sometimes it feels like a constant battle to stock the kitchen and pantry with enough healthy snacks to get the whole family through the week. Snacks such as baked kale chips are delicious, but let's be honest: you're going to be hungry 10 minutes later.

Instead, pick one or two of these high protein snacks to meal prep on the weekend. Portion them out, and store them away for easy snacks that you and your kiddos can reach for in a pinch. You can even create a kid snack drawer if you've got little ones that are constantly hungry!

Reasons You'll Love These Recipes

  • not only are they high in protein, but they are also made with delicious, healthy and wholesome ingredients
  • they will save you time, money, and the stress of figuring out what to eat - no more hitting the vending machine!
  • you can meal prep them ahead of time for easy snacks on the go, or for work and school lunches

FAQ

How do you squeeze in time to meal prep snacks, in amongst meal prepping breakfast, lunches, or dinners?

Just like prepping whole meals, you can squeeze in snack meal prep here and there in mini meal prep sessions. If you're limited for time, choose easy snacks that just involve portioning things out (such as the bento boxes below) or greek yogurt fruit dip (which takes just 5 minutes to prep)!

Do you have more healthy snack ideas?

Check out these healthy office snacks, and these snack ideas you can meal prep for even more ideas and inspiration!

How long do these high protein snacks last?

Most of these snacks will keep in the fridge for up to 4 days, and some are freezer friendly (see each recipe for specific details). If you want to prep snacks for the whole week, you can do a second meal prep session mid-week, or you can choose freezer-friendly snack ideas.ย 

Sweet

Creamy Chocolate Dessert Hummus
This creamy chocolate dessert hummus is a protein-packed dessert or snack! Perfect for dipping fruit and pretzels in, it's made with chickpeas, peanut butter, cocoa powder, and sweetened with maple syrup.
Check out this recipe
Creamy chocolate dessert hummus in blue bowl with chocolate chips and fresh strawberries
Easy Homemade Protein Bars (Cinnamon Roll)
Easy homemade protein bars that taste just like a cinnamon roll! Save yourself money by making your own protein bars; they are no-bake, made with a few simple ingredients and soooo much better than store-bought! 
Check out this recipe
overhead shot of homemade protein bars cut into squares with one on its side
Apple Quinoa Breakfast Bars
Soft, cakey, and loaded with apple chunks, these apple quinoa breakfast bars are a great way to start the day! Made with quinoa, rolled oats, apples, cinnamon and peanut butter, these bars are gluten-free and loved by both kids and grown ups alike.
Check out this recipe
close up shot of apple quinoa breakfast bar on wood board
Peanut butter & jam breakfast cookies
Peanut butter & jam breakfast cookies are an easy grab and go meal that you can prep ahead! Soft and cakey, they are perfect for a snack or for breakfast; packed with 6 g protein and the classic PB & J flavors.
peanut butter and jam breakfast cookies in glass container
Chocolate Almond Quinoa Snack Bars
These chocolate almond quinoa snack bars are fudgy, with a little crunch from toasted quinoa, and a sprinkling of sea salt on top.  A great meal prep snack to enjoy throughout the week.
Check out this recipe
chocolate almond quinoa snack bars cut into rows
Coconut and Carrot High Protein Muffins
These carrot lentil protein muffins are a great kid-friendly snack, filled with sneaky lentils to add healthy protein, fibre and nutrients. You'd never guess there were lentils in them!
Check out this recipe
Coconut and carrot muffins on a gray background
Perfect No Bake Energy Bites (+ 7 Flavors!)
Showing you how to make PERFECT no bake energy bites- never crumbly, full of flavor, and seven different flavor add ins!
Check out this recipe
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Fudgy Black Bean Brownies
These black bean brownies are fudgy, rich, and so satisfying! The perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth while keeping things lighter: no refined sugar, grain-free, and 125 calories per brownie!
Check out this recipe
stack of four fudgy black bean brownies
Greek Yogurt Fruit Dip (3 ways!)
Creamy greek yogurt fruit dip makes you feel like you're indulging in something decadent, but is made with good for you ingredients! Creamy, slightly sweet, and perfect for dunking your favorite fruit. 3 flavors: chocolate, key lime and almond butter.
Check out this recipe
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Berry Quinoa Yogurt Parfaits (Make Ahead)
 These easy meal prep berry quinoa yogurt parfaits are packed full of protein thanks to greek yogurt and a scoop of quinoa!
Check out this recipe
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PERFECT Homemade Granola Bars (+ 7 flavors!)
This post shows you how to make homemade granola bars, plus 7 different flavor variations! The perfect sweet treat to enjoy with your morning coffee.
Check out this recipe
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Savoury

7 Healthy Breakfast Egg Muffins
Light, fluffy, and never soggy, these egg muffins are perfect for breakfast or a snack on the go! Freezer and fridge-friendly, this recipe is perfect for reheating- it is never wet or squishy. 7 tried and true flavor variations are included.
Check out this recipe
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Baked Tofu
This simple baked tofu recipe is delicious as a snack or entree, and is so easy to prepare!  Vegan & gluten-free.
Check out this recipe
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Black Bean Baked Taquitos
These simple black bean baked taquitos have a creamy sweet potato and black bean filling and are baked to crispy perfection. Vegetarian, and works great for meal prep!
Check out this recipe
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Cottage Cheese Pancakes
These cottage cheese pancakes are light and fluffy, with pockets of gooey cottage cheese. With 6 g of protein per pancake, they will actually fill you up, and they are simple to mix up in one bowl.
Check out this recipe
Side view of stack of cottage cheese pancakes on white plate with syrup and raspberries
Spicy Roasted Chickpeas
Spicy roasted chickpeas that are a tasty, healthier snack! Check out my foolproof method for the CRISPIEST results!
Check out this recipe
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5 Minute Black Bean Hummus
5 minute black bean hummus is a fun spin on the classic! Black beans are blended with lime juice, tahini, garlic and some spices for a deliciously creamy dip.
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Tuna Protein Box
Tuna protein box is filled with protein-packed foods: tuna salad, cheese, and hard boiled eggs. Ready in minutes, and perfect for delicious on the go snacks! Gluten-free and clean eating.
Check out this recipe
tuna protein bistro box in glass meal prep container including grapes, egg, cheese, and veggie sticks
No Cook Vegan Bento Snack Box Recipe
No cook vegan bento snack box recipe is an easy option to throw together to make sure your snacks are balanced and healthy! Fresh berries, hummus-stuffed mini peppers, trail mix and black bean tortilla chips will fill you up with wholesome ingredients.
Check out this recipe
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Denise Bustard is the creator of Sweet Peas and Saffron, a meal prep-focussed food blog. With a PhD in biochemistry, Denise takes a scientific approach to perfecting her recipes. You can find Denise's work featured on Huffington Post, MSN, Self and more.

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  1. Cecilia says

    5 stars
    So many great ideas! Thanks for sharing!

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    • Denise says

      Thanks so much Cecilia! Let me know if you try any of them ๐Ÿ™‚

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