15 High-Protein, Low-Carb Snacks to Add to Your Grocery List

If you're eating high-protein and low-carb, you might be looking for snacks that fit the bill. We've put together a list of our favorite high-protein, low-carb snacks you can buy—ones that will satisfy and energize you.

"It's an important nutrient, helping to fill you up, and eating protein regularly throughout the day will help keep your energy levels up," says Chris Mohr, Ph.D., RD, of MohrResults. Because protein slows the digestion of carbohydrates, it prolongs the release of carbs and, thus, the energy you get from those carbs. "Including protein in your snacks will help you fight the afternoon slumps and, of course, fuel those (hopefully) hard-working muscles," adds Mohr. Plus, if you're trying to lose weight—or just keep your weight where it is—a protein-packed snack may be quite helpful.

Here are 15 healthy snacks with at least 7 grams of protein per serving and less than 14 g of carbohydrates.

1. Peanuts

Protein: 7g
Carbohydrates: 5g

With 7 g of plant-based protein and 2 g of fiber in a 1-ounce serving (a handful), peanuts will help you stay fuller longer. They are inexpensive, quick, easy and convenient, and you can find different flavors to help keep better-for-you snacking interesting. To make it easy, buy in 1-ounce packages to grab on the go.

2. Mozzarella Cheese Stick

Protein: 7g
Carbohydrates: 1g

Offering 7 g of protein per serving, cheese sticks are the perfect on-the-go snack to keep you energized throughout the day. They are fun to eat and provide 20% of your daily value of calcium, helping to keep those bones and teeth strong. Pair with high-fiber, low-carb fruits like raspberries for an even heartier snack.

3. Epic Meat Snack Strip

Protein: 6-8g
Carbohydrates: <1-5g

Epic meat snack strips come in varieties like Wagyu Beef, Maple Smoked Salmon and Sriracha Chicken. You'll get 6-8 g of protein in each strip and you could pair with a cheese stick for an even bigger protein punch that's sure to keep the hunger pangs at bay.

4. StarKist Wild Yellowfin Tuna Pouch with Tomato Basil

Protein: 14g
Carbohydrates: 2g

Tuna packets are a super convenient classic high-protein, low carb snack. You'll also get a good dose of omega-3 fatty acids, a nutrient we tend to fall short on. These packs—made with extra virgin olive oil—don't need to be refrigerated and travel well, so they are perfect to throw in your purse, gym bag or luggage, ensuring you always have a high-protein snack that's ready when you are. Make sure you pack a fork!

5. Cottage Cheese

Protein: 24g
Carbohydrates: 11g

Surprisingly high in protein (about 24 g per cup), cottage cheese also gives you healthy amounts of calcium. "I like to add fresh salsa from the refrigerated section of the grocery store to the top of my cottage cheese. That's my kind of snack," says Tiffany Davis, chef and co-owner of Nourish Foods Co. If you're in the mood for something on the sweeter side, cottage cheese also pairs nicely with fresh fruit such as berries, pineapple and mango.

6. Fairlife Core Power High Protein Milk Shake

Protein: 26g
Carbohydrates: 8g

Whether you're looking to lose or maintain weight, build muscle or recover from your exercise training plan, you might have lofty protein goals. Fairlife protein shakes pack 26 g of protein with only 170 calories. Even better, you get all of the natural nutrition benefits of milk—calcium, potassium and magnesium.

7. Frozen Edamame

Protein: 9g
Carbohydrates: 7g

Edamame is perfect solo as a snack, packed into kids' lunches or added to salads—and there are about 9 g of protein and 4 g of fiber in a ½-cup serving (and around 7 g carbs). "You really cannot go wrong with this affordable protein source that is now found in every grocery freezer!" says Katie Andrews, M.S., RD, of Wellness by Katie.

8. Sargento Sweet Balanced Breaks

Protein: 7g
Carbohydrates: 12g

These portable, preportioned cheese, nut and dried fruit combos are quite delicious—plus Balanced Breaks clock in at under 200 calories and provide 7 g of protein and about 12 g of carbohydrates (give or take a few, depending on the nut and fruit combo).

9. Siggi's Vanilla and Strawberry Lower-Sugar Yogurt

Protein: 14g
Carbohydrates: 4g

Yogurt is an excellent go-to, portable, protein-rich snack, but can sometimes be sneaky with hidden added sugar. "I'm so thankful, though, that Siggi's now offers 'lower sugar' flavors, so I don't have to waste even a second reading labels," says Andrews. Pick up a multipack of these and you'll get 14 g of protein and only 4 g of carbohydrates in a single-serve container.

10. Kaimana Teriyaki Salmon Jerky

Protein: 12g
Carbohydrates: 0g

Any type of salmon jerky will be protein-rich and relatively low in carbs, so long as there's not too much of a sugary-sweet flavor. Kaimana Jerky does a great job of keeping all of their flavors at zero carbs per serving, yet you get 12 g of protein per serving.

11. Whisps Protein Snackers

Protein: 11g
Carbohydrates: 9g

Whisps Protein Snackers are a flavor-packed protein-rich snack that will satisfy all your sweet and salty cravings. They are filled with Whisps cheese bites, dried fruit and salami—all conveniently packaged for on-the-go snacking. Pair this with a serving of cool, refreshing cucumber slices for an even more satisfying low-carb snack experience.

12. Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides

Protein: 9g
Carbohydrates: 3g

One scoop will give you 9 g of protein and no added sugar—plus a dose of vitamin C, hyaluronic acid and, of course, collagen. To really keep your carbs at a minimum, blend the collagen powder into a latte using low-carb, plant-based milk like almond, coconut or cashew. A cup of whole cow's milk will give you another 8 g of protein and about 12 g of carbohydrates.

13. Eggland's Best Hard-Cooked Peeled Eggs (2-Pack)

Protein: 11g
Carbohydrates: 0g

Offering 5.5 g of protein per egg, Eggland's Best Hard-Cooked Peeled Eggs are the perfect on-the-go snack to keep you energized throughout the day. "In addition to a protein boost, they also contain 25% less saturated fat, 10 times more vitamin E and double the omega-3s compared to ordinary eggs," says Mohr. "The best part? They're already cooked and peeled, making them über convenient for me and my family."

14. Lifeway Farmer Cheese

Protein: 13g
Carbohydrates: 9g

You might feel like you hit the high-protein, low-carb jackpot with this find—13 g of protein in a ½-cup serving. Think of farmer cheese as cottage cheese meets ricotta, with a creamy spreadable texture that's perfect for snacking. Pair with a low-carb hydrating vegetable like celery sticks, cucumber slices or summer squash slices for added texture. Sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning for a complete savory bite.

15. The Only Bean Edamame Snacks

Protein: 14g
Carbohydrates: 7g

Crunchy bean snacks are all the rage, and they're a delicious high-protein, low-carb way to satisfy that crunchy snack craving. In a ⅓-cup serving, you get 7 g of protein and 5 grams of fiber, a gut-healthy bonus. You can find The Only Bean snacks in three savory flavors; sea salt, buffalo and sriracha. They are dry-roasted to get the perfect crunch, not fried, and they're gluten-free!