High-protein snacks are game-changers when it comes to staying full, energized and on track with your health goals. Whether you’re trying to build muscle, lose weight or just avoid that mid-afternoon crash, these tasty treats can help.
Take deviled eggs to the next level with jalapeno and bacon, or enjoy a creamy cheesecake parfait with almost 30 grams of protein. These snacks help keep you full longer and stabilize blood sugar levels; including them in your diet can improve workout recovery and support overall nutrition goals, making them a smart, satisfying choices.
Cottage Cheesecake Parfait
1-2 Servings
Prep time: 15 minutes | Cook time: 5 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Berry Topping:
- 1 cup berries
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Granola crust:
- 1/3 cup granola
Directions:
Combine berries, honey and lemon juice into a small saucepan over medium heat. Stirring occasionally, cook berry mixture until boiling and sauce begins to thicken. Remove from the heat and set aside.
Chop granola in a blender or food processor until fine. Transfer to a glass or serving dish.
Blend cottage cheese, yogurt, syrup and vanilla in a blender or food processor until smooth. Spoon mixture on top of granola crust. Top with reserved berry syrup. Chill before serving or enjoy at room temperature.
Deluxe Deviled Eggs
Makes one dozen
Prep time: 15 minutes |Cook time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
- 6 eggs
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp pickled jalapenos, minced
- 1 tbsp sweet and spicy pickles, minced
- 2 tsp fresh dill, chopped
- 2 tsp green onion, minced
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 4 slices bacon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
Directions:
Place eggs in the bottom of a medium saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a rolling boil, then turn off the heat. Cover pan with a lid and let sit for 12 minutes.
Meanwhile, fry bacon in a single layer over medium-low heat for 8-12 minutes, until crispy. Transfer to paper-towel lined plate and let cool. Chop bacon.
Drain the eggs and rinse with cold water. Once cool enough to touch, peel the eggs and cut each in half lengthwise. Remove the yolks, transfer them to a medium mixing bowl and mash with a fork until smooth. To the yolks, add mayonnaise, jalapeno, pickle, dill, green onion, mustard, bacon, salt and pepper, and stir until well-combined.
Spoon yolk mixture into egg white halves and refrigerate until ready to eat.
