10 Low-Calorie Snacks That Are High in Protein By Dillon Evans Dillon Evans Dillon Evans fell in love with cooking at a very young age. He remembers the novel experiences of microwaving a bowl of oatmeal without his parents' permission and asking to make his mother's morning pot of coffee. These moments became catalysts for his interest in cooking and baking. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on July 14, 2023 Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Jessica Ball, M.S., RD, is the senior nutrition editor for EatingWell. She is a registered dietitian with a master's in food, nutrition and sustainability. In addition to EatingWell, her work has appeared in Food & Wine, Real Simple, Parents, Better Homes and Gardens and MyRecipes. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Close Credit: Ted & Chelsea Cavanaugh Satisfy midday hunger with these delicious, high-protein recipes. These snacks have at least 7 grams of protein from foods like eggs, dairy, nuts and legumes that help you feel fueled between meals. Plus, each serving is no more than 225 calories, so you'll have a light but energizing bite to help you stay on track with your nutrition goals. Satiating dishes like our Pistachio & Peach Toast and Soy Sauce Eggs will become your go-to snack recipes. Love any of these recipes? Tap "Save" to add them to MyRecipes, your new, free recipe box for EatingWell. 01 of 10 Pistachio & Peach Toast View Recipe Save This breakfast is great when you have leftover ricotta cheese--plus it comes together in just 5 minutes. 02 of 10 Parmesan Spinach Cakes View Recipe Save If you like spinach-cheese pie, try these simple but elegant-looking little spinach cakes. 03 of 10 Soy Sauce Eggs View Recipe Save Try this salty-sweet hard-boiled egg recipe as a swap for deviled eggs at your next party or as a midday snack. Or serve on top of your next ramen noodle bowl. 04 of 10 Greek Yogurt with Fruit & Nuts View Recipe Save This simple snack with protein and healthy fat will get you through the afternoon slump. 05 of 10 Breakfast Peanut Butter-Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cakes View Recipe Save Ali Redmond Peanut butter is the star ingredient in these oatmeal cakes, providing not only flavor, but a boost of plant-based protein too. Hiding a bit in the center of each muffin is a fun way to ensure that peanut butter makes it into every bite. 06 of 10 Edamame with Aleppo Pepper View Recipe Save With fruity undertones and a slight cumin taste, Aleppo pepper gives this healthy protein snack some satisfying flavor. 07 of 10 English Muffin Pizza with Tomato & Olives View Recipe Save Ted & Chelsea Cavanaugh This pizza-inspired English muffin topped with tomato, cheese, olives and oregano does triple duty—it's great as a snack or as part of a delicious breakfast or lunch. 08 of 10 Pizza Pistachios View Recipe Save Jennifer Causey Nutritional yeast mimics the flavor of cheese, lending a pizza-like flavor to these playful spiced pistachios. 09 of 10 Cottage Cheese with Raspberry Honey View Recipe Save Crunchy sunflower seeds add delicious flavor to this simple, light meal or snack of cottage cheese dressed up with raspberries and honey. 10 of 10 Strawberries and Cottage Cheese View Recipe Save This snack mixes a serving of dairy with a serving of fresh fruit and provides a boost of vitamin C and calcium to your day. Explore more: Healthy Recipes Mealtime Snacks Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit