These easy low-calorie, high-protein snacks, like cookie dough and mousse, are 150 calories or less and ideal for satisfying cravings!
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If you’re looking for delicious, easy-to-make snacks that are high in protein but low in calories, you’re in the right place! Each of these snacks has 150 calories or less per serving, making them ideal for satisfying hunger between meals without overdoing it.
From creamy high-protein cookie dough to crispy cottage cheese chips and creamy mousse, these snacks prove that eating healthy doesn’t have to be boring. Whether you’re craving something sweet, savory, crunchy, or smooth, there’s a high-protein, low-calorie option here for you!
What Counts as High-Protein?
A snack is generally considered high in protein if at least 20% of its calories come from protein. For reference, Wikipedia defines a high-protein meal or diet as one with over 20% of calories from protein, while Diet Doctor sets a range of 25% to 35%. To learn more about how to identify high protein foods, click here.
High Protein, Low Calorie Snack Recipes
Here are quick and easy high-protein, low-calorie snacks including mousse, cookie dough, cottage cheese chips and and more. Plus, all are low in carbs and keto-friendly!
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High Protein Cookie Dough Bites
It’s hard to beat this high-protein cookie dough as a snack since it’s sugar-free, low in carbs and tastes like the real deal!
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High Protein Cottage Cheese Lemon Muffins
These high-protein cottage cheese lemon muffins muffins are so tasty you’ll forget they’re healthy, low in carbs and high in protein!
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High-Protein, Keto Berry Smoothie
This protein-rich, keto berry smoothie is a refreshing and healthy sweet drink that you can make in less than 5 minutes and take and go!
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High Protein, Keto Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream in the Ninja Creami
Super delicious, smooth and creamy, high-in-protein, sugar-free and keto mint chocolate chip ice cream? Yes, we got it here for ya!
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Spicy Keto Edamame
If you’re looking for a spicy, savory snack or side dish that’s healthy, high in protein and fiber, and low in calories, this spicy keto edamame is it!
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Protein Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge
If you love chocolate peanut butter cups, then this yummy protein fudge is for you! Plus, it’s quick and easy to make!
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High Protein Fruit Salad
This high-protein fruit salad is a quick, sweet and creamy bowl packed with fresh berries and cottage cheese, perfect for a healthy, low-carb breakfast, snack, or dessert.
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Creamy High-Protein Pumpkin Mousse
This pumpkin mousse is a true guilt-free fall treat since it’s low in carbs, high in protein, and reminiscent of a pumpkin pie cheesecake!
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Low Carb & High Protein Tortilla Cinnamon Rolls
These sweet, low-carb tortilla cinnamon rolls satisfy cravings for cinnamon rolls in minutes. Plus, they’re healthier and higher in protein!
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Microwave Cottage Cheese Chips (High Protein, Low Carb)
These high-protein, low-carb microwave cottage cheese chips are the best! They’re light and crispy, deliciously savory, and quick and easy to make!
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Ninja Creami, Keto Coffee Ice Cream (High Protein, Low Calorie)
Here’s a Ninja Creami, low-calorie, high-protein, sugar-free and keto coffee ice cream that tastes like store-bought coffee ice cream!
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High Protein Peanut Butter Raspberry Popsicles (with Cottage Cheese)
These protein peanut butter and raspberry popsicles are such a sweet treat since they’re healthy, low in carbs, and taste like the real deal!
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Chocolate Chia and Flaxseed Pudding (High Protein!)
This chocolate chia and flaxseed pudding with protein powder is a tasty, high-protein and high-fiber breakfast or snack to start your day right!
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Keto Strawberry Milkshake in the Ninja Creami
This Ninja Creami, keto strawberry milkshake is a sure to please and serves as filling, high-protein and sugar-free snack or dessert!
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Keto Acai Bowl (High Protein)
Fresh and fruity, low in carbs and high protein, this healthy keto acai bowl is easy to make and takes less than 5 minutes to prepare!
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Keto Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough (High Protein, Gluten Free)
This cottage cheese cookie dough is a perfect snack when you’re craving something sweet since it’s super tasty, high in protein, filling and quick to make!
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High Protein Buffalo Chicken Jalapeño Poppers with Cottage Cheese
These protein buffalo chicken jalapeno poppers with cottage cheese may be healthy, but they’re also spicy, creamy, cheesy and full of flavor.
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Easy High Protein Salsa
Here’s one of the easiest and tastiest ways to make a high protein salsa in just a few minutes with a few ingredients.