There’s no doubt about it, high protein low carb snacks can help any person avoid the temptations of junk-food that so often plague would-be healthy eaters – especially in the middle of the afternoon when you need that quick burst of energy. For you munching enjoyment, here are some of our favorite high protein low carb snacks.
- Raw nuts and dried fruit: simple and tasty. It can be tempting to eat too many nuts so here’s a handy way to get a healthy, snack-sized amount: Mix three tablespoons (total) of nuts with one tablespoon of dried, unsweetened fruit. My go-to combination is almonds, cashews and pecans mixed with dried blueberries.
- Another one of my preferred high protein low carb snacks is this: take a slice of low-sodium deli ham and spread a very thin layer of low-fat, plain cream cheese on one side. Next, take a dill pickle and roll it up inside the ham. It’s delicious and addicting, so watch how many you make!
- Tuna salad on a low-carb wrap can double as a snack, or a delicious, healthy meal – depending on the size you make. Make sure the tuna salad is low on the mayo content so you aren’t adding too many extra calories.
- A stick of string cheese is one of the simplest, and fastest high protein low carb snacks you can get. This is great for a middle-of-the-day snack between meals.
- Veggies and dip. This is a classic snack that brings you so much nutrition. It’s easy to load up on fat and calories with a dip though, so be wary of what kind you buy. Look for a low-fat, low-sodium dip that uses as many natural ingredients as possible.
- If you’ve never heard of it, cooked Quinoa (pronounced: keen-wah), is one of the most complete sources of protein found in plant form, and is perfect for a high protein low carb snack or meal. Quinoa is a pseudocereal found in South America, and it has a delicious, nutty flavor when roasted slightly before cooking. A quick web search will bring up dozens of delicious recipes for this grain-like food. For best nutritional results, pair with veggies.
- Hard-boiled eggs and apple slices make a quick, tasty high protein low carb snack. For a change, try substituting pieces of cheese for the hard-boiled egg. Either way, it’s a great option.
Opting for high protein low carb snacks are the perfect way to keep your stomach full during those times of the day when you most want to reach for a junk-food snack. Feel free to copy these ideas down and add some of your own.
