Sunday, February 3, 2013

9 High-Protein Snacks to Keep You Satisfied:

9 High-Protein Snacks to Keep You Satisfied:


Lox and Cucumber
Spread 2 tsp. cream cheese on 4 cucumber slices and top with 2 oz. smoked salmon (lox)
Nutritional Information (per serving): Calories: 105, Protein: 11 g, Fat: 6 g, Carbs: 1 g

Cottage Cheese with BerriesCottage Cheese and Fruit
1/2 cup 1% cottage cheese topped with 3 medium strawberries, sliced
Nutritional Information (per serving): Calories: 93, Protein: 14 g, Fat: 1 g, Carbs: 6 g

Maryland-Style Blue Crab
1 (4-oz.) drained can of lump crabmeat mixed with 1/4 tsp. Old Bay® Seasoning
Nutritional Information (per serving): Calories: 82, Protein: 18 g, Fat: 1 g, Carbs: 0 g

White Tuna Salad
1 (4-oz.) drained can of solid white tuna, packed in water mixed with 1 Tbsp. mayonnaise and 1 Tbsp. capers (optional)
Nutritional Information (per serving) including capers: Calories: 210, Protein: 23 g, Fat: 13 g, Carbs: 0 g

Mocha Chiller
1 scoop (or 1 packet) Chocolate Shakeology blended with 1 cup cold coffee and 1/2 cup ice (optional)
Nutritional Information (per serving): Calories: 152, Protein: 18 g, Fat: 1 g, Carbs: 17 g

Chocolate Spice
1 scoop (or 1 packet) Chocolate Shakeology blended with 1 cup nonfat milk, 1/2 tsp. cinnamon, 1/4 tsp. nutmeg, and 1/2 cup ice (optional)
Nutritional Information (per serving): Calories: 239, Protein: 26 g, Fat: 1 g, Carbs: 30 g

Spicy Turkey, Cheese, and Tomato on a Rice Cake
1 multigrain rice cake topped with 1 oz. low sodium, nitrite-free turkey breast, 1 oz. provolone cheese, 1 slice tomato, and 1/4 tsp. hot pepper sauce
Nutritional Information (per serving): Calories: 163, Protein: 13 g, Fat: 8 g, Carbs: 9 g

Jerky
Though high in sodium, jerky does pack a lot of protein. For example, one bag of Trader Joe's® turkey jerky has 60 calories and 11 grams of protein per oz. Make sure you check the nutritionals before enjoying!

Egg White Salad
For a healthy, egg white salad, check out this hard-boiled egg white salad from the Hungry Girl that features lemon, lime juice, and crunchy veggies.
Nutritional Information (per serving): Calories: 90, Protein: 11 g, Fat: 1 g, Carbs: 9 g

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