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Favorite High Protein snacks??? Looking for ideas!

Posted by JeHanne on June 5, 2011 at 3:56 pm

Hello all!

I am extremely bored with my nutrition and looking for some ideas for high protein snacks. Does anyone have some favorites they would like to share?

I am looking for snacks that would be fast to prepare and easy to travel with. So not blending or cooking.

Appreciate any replies!

: )

JeHanne replied 12 years, 5 months ago 18 Members · 33 Replies
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chemgoddess1

Member
June 5, 2011 at 4:38 pm

What country are you located?

My current favorite is vanilla whey isolate mixed with orange juice. Tastes like an orange julius!

Oxygen magazine and Clean Eating magazine have lots of snack ideas.
JeHanne

Member
June 5, 2011 at 5:53 pm

Hi Chemgoddess1,

I am in the USA.

That is a great idea… vanilla whey with OJ… I could shake it up. Those are good magazines, have not subscribed to them in forever.

Thanks for the suggestions.
Dancing Paws

Member
June 5, 2011 at 6:56 pm

I have been lookinng into eating properly as a vegan. I found out that hemp seeds have all your essential amino acids, unlike other plants. I bought a bag of seeds at a health food store and add them to my breakfast every morning.
PennyGirl

Member
June 5, 2011 at 8:34 pm

Careful with proteins…If you are a vegan remember Whey is a derivative of milk protein and so therefore is kinda considered animal protein in some circles. I would probably consider soy protein powder, check with your nearest vitamin shop or fittness store. 🙂 Hope this helps.
PennyGirl

Member
June 5, 2011 at 8:36 pm

OH but if you aren't vegan or vegetarian I would go with whey isolate, it si fast absorbing and highly effective post workout. I like Jayrob or the gnc brands both are yummy. Jrobb actually makes a pinacolada flavor num num 🙂 ( tastes awesome mixed into plain greek yogurt or mixed with water)
nymphdancer

Member
June 5, 2011 at 8:41 pm

I like greek yogurt.

I just got a reciepe for protien bars using my Arbonne protein powder that I'm going to give a try. BTW for those that are vegan Arbonne's protein powder and drinks are vegan as are all their products and glutten free. If you want more info message me, I'm a consultant for Arbonne.
Dancing Paws

Member
June 5, 2011 at 9:06 pm

I think I'm okay in the way of eating. I have enough variety in my diet to hit all the bases, plus I take a multi-vitamin everyday.
chemgoddess1

Member
June 5, 2011 at 9:20 pm

I have been buying Body Fortress Whey Isolate from Walmart of all places. It is $21 for a 2lb jar and is pretty tasty. Not all WM's carry the isolate. I buy the isolate because it has low cholesterol (for the hubs) and 30g of protein per scoop. Optimum Nutrition has a really good isolate too but it is twice the cost of the BF stuff.

Chia seeds are also a good addition and I will mix half quinoa and half brown rice whenever I make rice.

I have a vitamix so I am a big smoothie fan. During the summer my food intake greatly decreases and it is a way for me to get lots of stuff into my body.
Rocknbody

Member
June 5, 2011 at 10:13 pm

Check out http://www.poletein.com for an all natural, lactose free protein formulated for Pole dancers! In addition we also have Whey crisps which are good to add for additional crunch in baking or for on the go snacks to up your protein. Here is a quick yummy recipe:

Yummy Whey Crispy treats

6 cups Kashi cereal,1 bag jumbo marshmellows, 4tbsp Fleischmans spread, 8 cups chocolate whey crisps…delicious!

I make an entire tray and pACK AND EAT ALL WEEK! 🙂

We have plenty more baking recipes one too to take your protein to go.
LoneStarDiva

Member
June 5, 2011 at 11:07 pm

Nuts, cheese
JeHanne

Member
June 5, 2011 at 11:49 pm

Thank you for all the suggestions! I just got a protein powder but when I use that up will look into others. Poletein? Sounds very interesting!

I picked up cottage cheese, jerky and some nuts. Will add those into the mix.

Thanks!!!
JBStarryEyedGirl

Member
June 7, 2011 at 10:16 am

A great vegan protein powder is made by Vega, myvega.com They also sell bars and sport protein powder. Love this stuff cause it has everything you need in one little scoop.

There is also a company called Pure, that sells raw organic fruit and nut bars, and they are to DIE for delicious!

I love snacks like sprouted nuts, bean dips, bean chips, etc. Check out a local health food store in your area. They usually have all kinds of delicious goodies.
Rocknbody

Member
June 7, 2011 at 10:25 am

ANother great snack recipe with clean foods and protein (it does involve some cooking)

SPinach and cottage cheese dip

microwave spinach and then add cottage cheese and microwave again stir.

Add garlic powder and red pepper flakes eat with almond crisps. enjoy! It's the only way I could eat cottage cheese at first and get some protein & veggies in for a snack!
chemgoddess1

Member
June 7, 2011 at 10:56 am

Rocknbody…that sounds really good.
BACE16

Member
June 7, 2011 at 11:22 am

Tuna. I just eat it straight out of the can. Cheap, easy, and with all the magic healthy buzzwords about fish.

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