Finding the perfect snack can be quite a difficult task, as it’s safe to say that some of our go-to vending machine favorites aren’t exactly the most nutritious. And equally-frustrating are the supposedly "healthy snacks" that can leave us fooled, as added sugar and sodium content inside those pack-able snack options can make us rethink our cravings altogether.
To find high-protein snacks that actually are nutritious, we asked nutritionists and dietitians to share some easy protein-rich snacks you won’t regret. Here are several of the snack ideas they recommend keeping inside your lunchbox throughout the workday.
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1. Try high-protein yogurt.
"Unlike many yogurts on the market, siggi’s Icelandic style yogurts do not contain a lot of sugar," Jenna Amos, registered dietitian at siggi’s dairy told INSIDER. By eating yogurts with higher protein and less sugar, Amos said you will stay full longer, squashing all those unhealthy food cravings you may have on the brain.
2. Munch on some snack-able cheese crisps.
"Protein plays a starring role in the diets of those looking to build lean muscle and burn fat," certified holistic nutritionist Amanda Tiberi explained to INSIDER. Since people value their protein coming from real food, Tiberi recommends an on-the-go snack such as Whisps, which are snack-able cheese crisps packed with over 10 grams of protein.
3. Try some nutritious nut butters.
"SunButter is a great high-protein snack option that’s free of the top eight food allergens," said, registered dietitian Abbey Sharp. Unlike other nut butters available, Sharp said this butter packs protein and macronutrients like magnesium, vitamin E, zinc, and iron.
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