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Enjoy one of these high-protein snacks to keep yourself satisfied until your next meal. Each serving offers at least 7 grams of protein to help support satiety, muscle recovery and healthy digestion. Plus, these delicious bites are low in sodium and saturated fat, making them an easy fit for a heart-healthy eating pattern.
You’ll find that flavorful recipes like our High-Protein Almond Butter & Strawberry Oatmeal Bars and our Savory Cottage Cheese Snack Jar are so good, you’ll want to make a batch every week!
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High-Protein Almond Butter & Strawberry Oatmeal Bars
Mashed bananas and strawberries naturally sweeten these delicious oatmeal bars, while almond butter and yogurt add protein and richness. Finished with a jammy strawberry swirl, these soft-baked oatmeal bars strike the perfect balance between comforting and energizing.
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Cannellini Bean & Herbed Ricotta Toast
Herbed ricotta toast gets topped with cannellini beans and roasted red peppers for a colorful, tasty open-face sandwich. Simple, quick and flavorful, it makes a great option for an easy snack.
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Raspberry-Banana Yogurt Parfait
This quick and easy raspberry and yogurt parfait combines creamy strained (Greek-style) yogurt with fiber-rich fruit and crunchy toasted pecans for a gut-friendly start to your day. Layering the ingredients in a jar makes for a portable, pretty and protein-packed meal that’s ready in minutes.
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Cottage Cheese-Berry Bowl
This no-sugar-added berry bowl highlights the natural sweetness of thawed mixed berries with a hint of vanilla for extra flavor. It’s a simple snack you can prepare in advance, but add the cereal just before serving so it stays crunchy.
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High-Protein Orange-Mango Smoothie
This high-protein smoothie is a bright and refreshing drink that combines the tangy sweetness of fresh orange juice with the tropical richness of mangoes. A scoop of protein powder and Greek-style yogurt make this smoothie a satisfying breakfast. Using unflavored protein powder allows the natural fruit flavors to shine.
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High-Protein Blueberry & Peanut Butter Chia Pudding
This healthy breakfast is loaded with chia seeds that soak up a dreamy blend of almond milk and blueberries as it chills overnight, transforming it into a thick, creamy pudding. A swirl of peanut butter and strained (Greek-style) yogurt add more creaminess along with protein.
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Snickerdoodle Almonds
Tossing almonds in frothy egg whites helps the sweet and savory seasoning adhere to these snickerdoodle almonds. They make an excellent snack for anyone with a sweet tooth.
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Chocolate-Strawberry Protein Shake
Soy milk and strained (Greek-style) yogurt provide a solid protein base for this protein shake. Sweet strawberries, sliced banana and rich cocoa powder create a sweet flavor without needing any added sugar.
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High-Protein Lemon-Blueberry Energy Balls
These sweet and refreshing energy balls pack in the protein from almonds, almond butter and hemp seeds. Enjoy this easy snack before or after a workout or as a nice midday pick-me-up at work. The finishing glaze adds a tangy sweetness, but you can leave it off if you prefer a little less sugar.
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Cottage Cheese Snack Jar with Fruit
Combining protein-packed cottage cheese with sweet chopped peaches makes for a delicious on-the-go snack. Elevate the flavor profile by adding a hint of vanilla extract or cinnamon to the cottage cheese.
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Yogurt with Blueberries & Honey
A simple combination of Greek-style yogurt and blueberries gets an extra touch of sweetness from golden honey. It's the perfect balance of protein and fiber to keep you energized.
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Watermelon-Peach Smoothie
Made with ripe watermelon and frozen peaches, this smoothie bursts with fruity flavor without the need for added sugar. Use frozen peaches from a bag or freeze your own ripe, in-season peaches for the best sweet and fruity flavor.
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Raspberry Yogurt Cereal Bowl
For breakfast, snack or a healthy dessert, try using yogurt instead of milk for your cereal. If making this as a to-go snack, keep the cereal separate and top just before eating.
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Breakfast Peanut Butter-Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cakes
Peanut butter is the star ingredient in these oatmeal cakes, providing not only flavor, but a boost of plant-based protein too. Hiding a bit in the center of each muffin is a fun way to ensure that peanut butter makes it into every bite.
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Cherry-Berry Smoothie Bowl
This healthy smoothie bowl features three of the best foods to eat to reduce inflammation: tart cherry juice, spinach and avocado. If you don't have spinach on hand, swap in another dark leafy green. This smoothie bowl provides 18 grams of fiber—enough to help keep you full until lunchtime.
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Greek Yogurt with Strawberries
Protein-rich Greek yogurt and sweet strawberries make for a super-simple and satisfying snack.
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Hard-Boiled Egg & Almonds
This small snack packs a nutrient punch--it's loaded with protein, heart-healthy fats, vitamins and minerals to make eating healthy easy and yummy.
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Raspberry-Peach Chia Seed Smoothie
This creamy smoothie is the best way to start your day or recharge in the afternoon. Chia seeds add a healthy dose of fiber to keep you full and satisfied. The natural sweetness of frozen peaches combined with dates and the tangy brightness of raspberries make every sip refreshing and satisfying.
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Fig & Honey Yogurt
In this Mediterranean-inspired snack, dried figs and honey top plain yogurt. Substitute fresh figs if you can find them.
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Mango-Almond Smoothie Bowl
Frozen mango brings natural sweetness and tropical flavor to this easy smoothie bowl. Greek yogurt adds creaminess, while almonds and raspberries provide texture and even more flavor.
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Savory Cottage Cheese Snack Jar
This creamy, crunchy snack packs 20 grams of protein and 5 grams of fiber in one small mason jar. Adding the chickpeas right before serving will keep them crunchy. If you want to store everything in one jar, opt for 1/4 cup rinsed canned chickpeas instead.
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Greek Yogurt with Fruit & Nuts
This simple snack with protein and healthy fat will get you through the afternoon slump.
Original Source:
https://www.eatingwell.com/high-protein-snacks-for-better-heart-health-11914701