16 easy, high-protein snacks

Need 10-15 grams to reach your target? Try these.
Published October 17, 2023

SNACK

PROTEIN

Hard-boiled eggs (2 large)

13g

Plain nonfat Greek yogurt (½ cup)

12g

Cottage cheese (2% milkfat, ½ cup)

12g

Part-skim ricotta cheese (½ cup)

11g

Dry-roasted edamame (¼ cup)

10g

Dry-roasted chickpeas (½ cup)

12g

Beef or turkey jerky (1 oz)

12g

Smoked-salmon jerky (1 oz)

13g

Deli-sliced turkey (2 oz)

11g

Cooked chicken breast (2 oz)

16g

Lean deli-sliced honey ham (2 oz)

10g

Poached shrimp (2 oz)

13g

Edamame (in pods, 1 cup)

12g

Reduced-fat cheddar cheese (1½ oz)

12g

Light mozzarella string cheese (2 items)

12g

Store-bought parmesan crisps (14 crisps)

11g