1Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
ETHAN CALABRESEPumpkins are pretty amazing. One of their best (and often overlooked) attributes is their seeds! They have 10 grams of protein per 1/3 cup, and are great prepared super-simply, roasted with salt and melted butter. We also love topping them with ranch seasoning, taco seasoning, or cinnamon sugar for an added pop of flavor.
Get the Roasted Pumpkin Seeds recipe.
2Curried Chicken Salad
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3Steamed Edamame
PHOTO: LUCY SCHAEFFER; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISONSimple, steamed edamame is an amazing good-for-you snack that is nutritious and comes together really quickly. The little soybeans are endlessly poppable and are a fun, hands-on hors d'oeuvre (especially with the addition of our homemade chicken-salt).
Get the Steamed Edamame recipe.
4Peanut Butter Protein Balls
PHOTO & FOOD STYLING: LUCY SCHAEFFER PHOTOGRAPHYWe wanted these protein balls to taste a little bit like cookie dough (😈), so we added some mini dark chocolate chips. When you need a little energy boost, these peanut butter bites will give you new life.
Get the Peanut Butter Protein Balls recipe.
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5Air Fryer Steak Bites
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE 6Pinwheel Sandwiches
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GOREPinwheel sandwiches are here with their totally retro swirls, ready to be packed into lunchboxes, piled onto game day spreads, or just eaten as a high-protein afternoon snack. The best part is that there are endless combinations of fillings you can customize these with. As long as you stick with the basic formula and amounts, the sky's the limit.
Get the Pinwheel Sandwiches recipe.
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7California Sushi Bites
This crunchy cucumber snack is inspired by popular California roll sushi, without any of that pesky rolling. Do you have a seasoning blend you're obsessed with right now (Trader Joe's always has cool ones)? These are the perfect venue for it, so go wild.
Get the California Sushi Bites recipe.
8Creamy Garlic Hummus
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9Cobb Egg Salad
PARKER FEIERBACHEgg salad is a wonderful snack as is, but add bacon, blue cheese, avocado, and tomatoes, and you've got something you'll dream about in lieu of a mid-day slump. Hot tip: The red wine vinegar–Greek yogurt dressing is amazing and works well in regular Cobb salad, too.
Get the Cobb Egg Salad recipe.
10Tempeh Buffalo “Wings”
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11Buffalo Popcorn Chicken
PHOTO & FOOD STYLING: LUCY SCHAEFFER PHOTOGRAPHY 12Chickpea "Tuna" Salad
SUZANNE CLEMENTSA little wary of tunafish? Try this chickpea salad instead! It hits all the same flavor notes and similar protein stats, without any fishy smell or taste. Eat it with crackers or on its own for the perfect afternoon snack.
Get the Chickpea "Tuna" Salad recipe.
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13Chia Pudding
EMILY HLAVAC GREENCooking with chia seeds might seem intimidating, but in reality this high-protein pudding couldn't be easier to whip up. Simply add liquid, give it a good stir, and let time do the rest. We like ours topped with fresh fruit—juicy berries, sweet bananas, or fragrant pears work great—and crunchy granola, but feel free to go crazy with your favorite toppings.
Get the Chia Pudding recipe.
14Greek Feta Dip
ETHAN CALABRESELoaded with cucumbers, tomatoes, and feta, this dip was inspired by our Greek salad. For a smoother, fluffy consistency, we added high-protein yogurt and cream cheese. Full disclaimer: This recipe makes a LOT of dip. We've never had a problem demolishing it, but it's easily halved if you're having a smaller get-together.
Get the Greek Feta Dip recipe.
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15Air Fryer Crunchy Chili-Spiced Chickpeas
PHOTO: JOEL GOLDBERG; FOOD STYLING: BARRETT WASHBURNE 16Roasted Chickpeas
LUCY SCHAEFFER PHOTOGRAPHYChickpeas are good for so much more than just creamy homemade hummus. (Though that's definitely a good use of them!) They also make for a particularly good, fiber-and-protein-ful salty snack and are infinitely adaptable based on what you've got in your spice cabinet.
Get the Roasted Chickpeas recipe.
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17BLT Egglets
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: ERIKA JOYCELooking for an easy, quick low-carb, high-protein snack? Look no further than these BLT egglets. They’re kind of like a cross between a BLT sandwich and egg salad, but portable, and we are here for it. 🙌.
Get the BLT Egglets recipe.
18Bunless Burger Bites
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19BLT Cups
ERIK BERNSTEINThis lighter take on a classic BLT skips the bread and puts major emphasis on the bacon—which is what you really want, right? We replaced the mayo with Greek yogurt to help make these lighter and more protein-packed as well, but you can use the traditional mayonnaise or even sour cream if you prefer.
Get the BLT Cups recipe.
20Curry-Lime Cashews
ERIK BERNSTEINSure, a handful of these tasty nuts curbs hunger pangs, but they’re more than just an on-their-own snack. Try these chopped up as a crunchy topping on your favorite roasted vegetables or atop a spoonful of some Greek yogurt.
Get the Curry-Lime Cashews recipe.
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