10 High-Protein Snacks Under 200 Calories
Protein keeps you full between meals and helps preserve muscle. Here are 10 easy, delicious snacks that pack protein without packing calories.
1. Greek Yogurt (Plain)
~100 cal | 17g proteinOne 6oz serving of plain Greek yogurt. Add berries or a drizzle of honey if desired (add those calories!).
2. Cottage Cheese
~110 cal | 14g protein½ cup of low-fat cottage cheese. Great with fruit or savory with everything bagel seasoning.
3. Hard-Boiled Eggs (2)
~140 cal | 12g proteinPrep a batch on Sunday and grab them all week. Portable and satisfying.
4. Turkey/Chicken Deli Meat
~120 cal | 20g protein4 oz of lean deli meat. Roll up with cheese or eat plain. Watch sodium if that's a concern.
5. String Cheese + Beef Jerky
~180 cal | 18g protein1 string cheese (80 cal, 7g) + 1 oz jerky (100 cal, 11g). Perfect grab-and-go combo.
6. Protein Shake
~120 cal | 25g proteinOne scoop whey or plant protein in water. Quick, effective, no prep.
7. Edamame
~180 cal | 17g protein1 cup shelled edamame. Steam from frozen, add a pinch of sea salt. Great plant protein.
8. Tuna Packet
~100 cal | 22g proteinSingle-serve tuna or salmon pouch. Eat plain or on crackers (add those calories).
9. Skyr (Icelandic Yogurt)
~120 cal | 17g proteinThicker than Greek yogurt, even higher protein. Flavored versions work too.
10. Protein Bar
~180-200 cal | 20g proteinLook for bars with 20g+ protein and under 200 calories. Quest, Built, Barebells are solid choices.
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