Increase your protein intake with these high-protein low-fat snacks.
Are you trying to lose weight or bulk up? You’ll want to make sure you have high protein, low-fat snacks on hand to keep you full and increase your metabolism.
These 21 High Protein Low Fat Snacks are not only tasty but sure to help you meet your nutrition goals.
Keep your snacks fresh longer by storing them in good airtight-storage containers like these. For lighter containers, these ones are a good option.
1. Vegan Pumpkin Protein Bard
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Feeling peckish? Give these vegan protein bars a try.
The pumpkin puree and maple syrup add sweetness. This balances the bitterness of the dark chocolate chips.
They only contain 56 calories and are perfect for meal prep.
Keep them vegan by using vanilla vegan protein powder. I recommend this one here.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 56
- Fats: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Carbs: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 4g
2. Pistachio & Pomegranate Frozen Yogurt Bark
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Besides being high protein, the Greek yogurt in this frozen yogurt bark also contains probiotics. Probiotics are good for your gut and boost your immune system.
Mix your yogurt and maple syrup then spread your yogurt mixture into a silicone baking tray like this.
Add pomegranate seeds and pistachio nuts and freeze for 4 hours before breaking into pieces.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 72g
- Fats: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Carbs: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Sugar: 4g
3. Peanut Butter Protein Balls
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These peanut butter protein balls taste so yummy, you’ll want more than one.
You’re using healthy ingredients like rolled oats, peanut butter, honey, ground flaxseeds, and Ceylon cinnamon.
Ground flaxseeds add heart-healthy omega-3s and antioxidants, which are good for your health.
If you’d like to pick some up, you can get some here.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 72
- Fats: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Carbs: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 2g
4. Easy Vegan Protein Muffins
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These healthy muffins are naturally sweetened with bananas and maple syrup.
Using rolled oats instead of flour makes them gluten-free and also contains beta-glucans. These are the soluble fiber that helps you feel full and promotes the growth of good bacteria.
Make sure you choose certified gluten-free oats like these ones here.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 137
- Fats: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Carbs: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 9g
5. Spicy Roasted Chickpeas
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These roasted chickpeas are crispy, spicy, and tasty. The hot chili powder adds nice heat, while the paprika adds sweetness.
Meanwhile, the curry powder gives earthy tones. And the cumin adds nuttiness.
They contain tons of protein, so they’re super filling.
And unlike potato chips, they don’t have much sodium.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 366
- Fats: 9.8g
- Protein: 18g
- Carbs: 54g
- Fiber: 11g
- Sugar: 9.2g
6. High Protein Berry Crumble
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The tartness of the lemon juice and raspberries balances out the sweetness of this berry crumble. And the almonds add a nice crunch.
Besides containing a ton of protein, it’s rich in calcium and Vitamin C essential for a healthy immune system.
It even contains iron, which keeps your energy levels up.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 320
- Fats: 8.6g
- Protein: 29.6g
- Carbs: 34.8g
- Fiber: 11.6g
- Sugar: 7.7g
7. No-Bake Apple Pie Protein Bars
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These no-bake apple pie protein bars taste so much like a dessert bar. But they’re better for you.
To make sure they’re low carb, you’ll be using coconut flour. You can get some here.
You will also be using almond flour. If you’re running low on it, you can get some here.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 142
- Fats: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Carbs: 6g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 0g
8. Classic Deviled Eggs
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Are you feeling fancy? Have some of these deviled eggs.
They taste just as good as they look. The deviled eggs are creamy and delicious and perfect for popping in your mouth.
Thankfully, they only contain 73 calories a pop!
Per Serving:
- Calories: 73
- Fats: 6g
- Protein: 4g
- Carbs: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Sugar: 1g
9. Protein Cookies
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Now, cookies don’t usually contain much protein. But these cookies have a ton- 6 grams of protein per cookie.
But they taste just as good as regular cookies. They’re soft, sweet, and full of peanut butter and chocolate chip goodness.
What’s more, they only contain 4 grams of sugar per cookie.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 92
- Fats: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Carbs: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 4g
10. Easy Baked Tofu Nuggets
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These healthy tofu bites are delicious and easy to make.
Tofu is a rich source of plant-based protein.
Additionally, it contains isoflavones, which have various health benefits.
Make sure you press your tofu well before coating it in breadcrumbs for crispness. This tofu press here does a pretty good job.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 248
- Fats: 10g
- Protein: 17g
- Carbs: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 2g
11. Chicken Salad Bites
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Creamy, cheesy, chicken salad tops crunchy cucumber slices for a low-carb bite that is Mmm, mmm good.
Green onions add sweetness, while blue cheese adds some cheesiness.
And Frank’s red hot sauce adds heat. Perfect if you like it spicy.
Bon appetit! You might also like these broccoli cheese bites.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 91
- Fats: 4.1g
- Protein: 11.5g
- Carbs: 1.6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Sugar: 0.7g
12. Berry Protein Pancake Bites
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A protein snack like these berry protein pancake bites comes in handy for snacking on the go.
They’re muffins made from pancake mix.
The addition of the fresh berries add sweetness and pops of color.
Berries are quite nutritious too. They also contain immune-boosting Vitamin C.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 92
- Fats: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Carbs: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 5g
13. Simple Chocolate Protein Pudding
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This tasty, luxurious chocolate protein pudding is ready in 2 minutes flat.
And all you need are 4 ingredients.
To make it, mix your protein powder, milk, and cacao powder until almost smooth. Then add dairy-free milk until your mixture is smooth.
Finally, add almond butter, stirring until it becomes pudding-like.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 239
- Fats: 13g
- Protein: 21g
- Carbs: 17g
- Fiber: 10g
- Sugar: 2g
14. Vegan Protein Bars
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Vegan protein bars can be expensive and hard to find.
With these vegan protein bars, you won’t break the bank.
They’re also made with wholesome ingredients like Medjool dates, nut butter, rolled oats, chia seeds, and almond milk.
Keep them vegan by using a vegan vanilla protein powder like this one here.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 237
- Fats: 10g
- Protein: 11g
- Carbs: 29g
- Fiber: 4g
- Sugar: 14g
15. Vegan Banana Protein Muffins
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Fruits make great snacks. But sometimes, you want something more than, say, a banana.
These banana protein muffins are the perfect alternative. They are fluffy, yummy, and full of banana flavors.
They also contain less fat than your typical banana muffin. That’s because you’re not using any oil.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 153
- Fats: 1.8g
- Protein: 10g
- Carbs: 26.2g
- Fiber: 1.4g
- Sugar: 8g
16. Tomato & Basil Lentil Chips
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Unlike regular potato chips, these tomato & basil chips are baked, not fried, and contain no fat.
Also, because they’re made with lentils, they’re naturally high in protein.
Besides containing a lot of protein, lentils are also an excellent source of fiber and provide brain-boosting B vitamins.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 67
- Fats: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Carbs: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 3g
17. Sausage Cucumber Bites
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Do you love throwing dinner parties? Make sure you serve your guests these cucumber bites.
Crispy cucumber slices are topped with creamy hummus, chicken sausage, and grape tomatoes. They’re a party in your mouth.
Best of all, one bite contains only 51 calories.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 51
- Fats: 1.6g
- Protein: 5g
- Carbs: 4g
- Fiber: 0.8g
- Sugar: 1.7g
18. Salted Caramel Snickerdoodle Protein Bites
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These protein bites feature nut butter, caramel, and cinnamon to add warmth.
To keep them gluten-free, you can use either peanut flour or oat flour. Peanut flour contains a lot of protein and is rich in fiber.
If you’d like to try it, you can get some here.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 65
- Fats: 2.8g
- Protein: 3g
- Carbs: 8g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Sugar: 6g
19. Chocolate Chia Protein Pudding
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Did someone say chocolate chia protein pudding? You had me at chocolate…and chia.
This pudding is decadent, creamy, and chocolatey. You’ll be on cloud nine.
This pudding is great on its own. But if you like, you can top it with fresh strawberries.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 279
- Fats: 12.6g
- Protein: 27.4g
- Carbs: 23.4g
- Fiber: 15.1g
- Sugar: 0.2g
20. Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Protein Muffins
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Get your kids to eat their veggies with these muffins.
The pumpkin puree adds natural sweetness to counter the bitterness of the dark chocolate chips.
The Greek yogurt adds protein. And the pumpkin pie spice and cinnamon add warmth.
Besides being high in protein, these muffins also contain immune-boosting Vitamin C and iron.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 128
- Fats: 6.4g
- Protein: 7.1g
- Carbs: 14.3g
- Fiber: 3.1g
- Sugar: 5.1g
21. Cinnamon Swirl Protein Cake
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Feel like having some cake? Go right ahead!
This cake is moist, yummy, rich, and full of vanilla flavor. Yet it contains only 217 calories.
And unlike regular cake, it has a lot of protein so you feel full after eating it.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 217
- Fats: 1.9g
- Protein: 31.5g
- Carbs: 17.9g
- Fiber: 4.2g
- Sugar: 1.1g
21 High Protein Low Fat Snacks That Will Keep You Full
Trying to eat more protein? These High Protein Low Fat Snacks are super delicious, easy to make, and great for staying full.
Ingredients
- 1. Vegan Pumpkin Protein Bard
- 2. Pistachio & Pomegranate Frozen Yogurt Bark
- 3. Peanut Butter Protein Balls
- 4. Easy Vegan Protein Muffins
- 5. Spicy Roasted Chickpeas
- 6. High Protein Berry Crumble
- 7. No-Bake Apple Pie Protein Bars
- 8. Classic Deviled Eggs
- 9. Protein Cookies
- 10. Easy Baked Tofu Nuggets
- 11. Chicken Salad Bites
- 12. Berry Protein Pancake Bites
- 13. Simple Chocolate Protein Pudding
- 14. Vegan Protein Bars
- 15. Vegan Banana Protein Muffins
- 16. Tomato & Basil Lentil Chips
- 17. Sausage Cucumber Bites
- 18. Salted Caramel Snickerdoodle Protein Bites
- 19. Chocolate Chia Protein Pudding
- 20. Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Protein Muffins
- 21. Cinnamon Swirl Protein Cake
Instructions
- Scroll up to get a bunch of easy, yummy, and delicious snacks. Don't be afraid to get creative with the ingredients, you might discover a flavor you didn't know you liked.
- Get your shopping list going and make sure you've got all the ingredients.
- Get cooking and make your next High Protein Low Fat Snack!
Notes
Which one of these recipes was your favorite? Let me know in the comment section or on Pinterest!
Corina
Sunday 20th of February 2022
This looks like a great list for anyone wanting sweets with as little sugar as possible like me! Can’t wait to try these!
Karo @ AllNutritious
Sunday 20th of February 2022
I'm glad to be of help, Corina! Thank you :)
Joanne
Saturday 28th of August 2021
Please send more low fat recipes
Karo @ AllNutritious
Wednesday 1st of September 2021
We have quite a few low-fat recipes! Just use search box to find them ;)