Here are 12 vegan high protein snack ideas that are easy to make, delicious, and will keep you full! There are tons of benefits of protein and making sure you’re getting enough throughout the day is super important. These recipes make it easy and are perfect snacks for on the go and make great snacks for kids!
Why is including protein in your snacks so important?
Protein plays a key role in the creation and maintenance of every cell in our bodies, so it’s no surprise it’s incredibly important to make sure you’re consuming enough, as adequate daily protein intake keeps our cells in good shape!
- Protein is crucial in building and repairing tissue.
- Dietary protein can aid in digestion as it goes into making enzymes, which helps your body digest food.
- Protein is an important building block of bones, skin, muscles, and cartilage.
- It’s important for hormone regulation!
Although I recommend getting in at least 30g of protein at each meal, your snacks don’t have to contain as much. Even 10g of protein at snack time is enough to satiate you until your next meal! Most people think of hard boiled eggs, cheese, or meat sticks when it comes to healthy options.. which are great but can get kind of boring, right? There are plenty of ways to add protein into your snacks that are fun and satisfying!
There are great store-bought options that I love, like these IQ Bars and pistachios, but sometimes I just need a little more. Below are 12 of my favorite high protein snack ideas that are vegan, gluten free, and refined sugar free!
12 vegan high protein snack ideas that are easy: Let’s get into it!
1. lemon blueberry chia pudding with yogurt
Lemon blueberry chia pudding with yogurt is ultra creamy and bursting with refreshing flavor! It’s made with coconut milk, contains 10g of satiating fiber, and is packed with antioxidants! This quick and easy chia seed pudding can be meal prepped for the perfect on the go breakfast!
2. strawberry cheesecake yogurt parfait
This vegan strawberry cheesecake yogurt parfait is sure to be your new favorite snack! Packed with nutrients, a healthy dose of fats, fiber, and protein, it will not only keep you full for hours, but will satisfy any sweet tooth! Made with only a few ingredients, this yogurt bowl can be made to fit any dietary need!
3. The best vegan frozen yogurt
The best vegan frozen yogurt is thick, ultra creamy, and not only tastes good but is beneficial for your gut as well! Dessert with benefits! This recipe can be made with coconut yogurt to keep it vegan or you can use greek yogurt for a higher protein option! This is made in an ice cream maker for the best, creamiest results!
4. Pumpkin magic shell yogurt cup
The viral magic shell yogurt cup took over the social media world this summer (all over TikTok and Instagram), so we are bringing it back with a fall spin.. enter this pumpkin magic shell yogurt cup! It’s packed with protein, antioxidants, and fiber, making it the perfect snack or dessert!
5. Snickers protein brownies
These addicting snickers protein brownies are refined sugar and gluten free, vegan, no bake, and packed full of protein! They make the perfect midday snack, post workout treat, or healthier dessert!
6. Cinnamon roll energy bites
Cinnamon roll energy bites made with 5 ingredients and make a great make-ahead freezer snack for the week! Packed with healthy fats, fiber, and protein, they make a hunger-crushing combo!
7. High protein Apple Crisp Smoothie
When the colder months come around, all I want are apples and this apple crisp smoothie satisfies all the cravings! It’s packed with protein, fiber, and healthy fats so it will keep you full and your blood sugar balanced! I love adding a little sauteed apple to the bottom of the glass and a small pinch of crisp topping on top!
8. Vegan protein cheesecake jars
These vegan protein cheesecake jars are one of my favorite healthy treats! They are easy to make, vegan, high in protein, gluten-free, and don’t contain any refined sugar! You can also switch up the flavors so they never get boring!
9. Healthy snickers protein bars
These incredible healthy snickers protein bars are packed full of protein, vegan, gluten-free, and are naturally sweetened with maple syrup! These hit the spot if you are craving a healthier sweet treat and make a great meal prep snack! For the candy lovers who want to sneak in some protein 😉
10. Copycat Starbucks Caramel Ribbon Crunch Frappuccino (vegan)
This Starbucks copycat Caramel Ribbon Crunch Frappuccino is SO close to the real deal, but made vegan, high protein, and refined sugar-free! I am all for enjoying the real deal, but when you want one on a regular basis, it’s great to have an option without all of the added sugar and crazy ingredients. And I’m not kidding when I say it seriously tastes like the real deal!
11. Healthy, vegan protein ice cream bites
These protein ice cream bites are perfect to curb any sweet tooth or that post workout sweat! They are gluten and refined sugar free, vegan, and made with whole food ingredients while being incredibly creamy and perfectly sweet!
12. Peanut butter cookie dough smoothie (nutter butter!)
If you’re looking for a super tasty, easy treat or snack idea, this nutter butter nice cream can’t be beat! I loved nutter butters growing up and this just makes my inner child so happy. Can’t do peanut butter? Any nut or seed butter will work! I hope you love this as much as we do!
Let me know in the comments what kind of high protein snacks you’d like to see next! Which one of these would you try first!? x
