Best High-Protein Snacks for Rapid Weight Loss

High-protein snacks are amazing ways to increase overall protein intake without compromising your diet.

Protein-rich foods can be used to prepare various easy and simple snacks that take only a few minutes to process. In this article, we bring you the best high-protein snacks for rapid weight loss and muscle gain.

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Healthy Protein Snacks

Yogurt can be used to prepare various high-protein snacks. (Image via Unsplash/Joanna Kosinska)

Yogurt is a type of fermented product made from milk and can be used to prepare various high-protein snacks.

It's also a low-carb food, which can aid in weight loss. Greek Yogurt contains significant amounts of zinc, calcium, vitamin B12, potassium, and phosphorus. Bifidobacteria present in yogurt promotes gut health.

Yogurt Smoothie

The following recipe includes yogurt and berries and can be prepared in no time:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup plain yogurt
• 1 tsp of stevia as a sweetener
• a pinch of salt
• berries (blueberries, raspberries)

Instructions:

• Take the yogurt in a blender. Add sweetener, and blend for a minute.
• Add the berries, and blend them again using the slow option. Add ice cubes.
• Pour into a jar, and top with more berries before serving.

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High Protein Low-Carb Snacks

Eggs can be used to prepare various high-protein snacks (Image via Unsplash/Coffeefy Workafe)

Eggs are rich in vitamins and minerals, including zinc, folic acid, and vitamin B12. They;re also among the best foods to boost your brain and memory.

Egg yolks contain healthy fats and good cholesterol and can be used to prepare various high-protein snacks.

Scrambled Eggs

Scrambled eggs are popular and very easy to prepare. Follow this recipe:

Ingredients:

• 2-4 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon of milk
• Extra-virgin olive oil or butter
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• Mixed herbs for the garnish

Instructions:

• Crack the eggs into a bowl, and add the milk. Whisk until it's smooth.
• Brush the pan with olive oil or butter. Bring to medium heat.
• Pour in the eggs, and allow them to cook for a few seconds.
• Stir it slowly so that it doesn't stick to the bottom. Scrape out any egg sticking to the sides.
• Turn off the flame while the egg is still soft.
• Season with herbs, salt, and freshly ground pepper before serving.

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High Protein Snacks for Weight Loss

Chia seeds are a low-carb, keto-friendly food that can be used to prepare various high-protein snacks. They're among the best foods that help with constipation. Chia seeds also promote the growth of gut-friendly probiotic bacteria.

Chia Seed Pudding

Here's a quick recipe that includes milk and chia seeds:

Ingredients

• 2 tbsps chia seeds
• 1/2 cup cold milk
• 1 tsp stevia
• 1-2 drops of vanilla essence
• Berries and nuts

Procedure

• Add milk and sweetener to the chia seeds in a glass jar. Add vanilla essence, and mix well.
• Cover the jar well, and let it rest in the refrigerator overnight.
• Top with berries and roasted nuts. Serve chilled.

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High Protein Snacks for Vegans

Nuts and seeds can be used to prepare various high-protein snacks. (Image via Unsplash/Maksim Shutov)

Nuts and seeds are ideal for vegans and contain healthy fats and fibers. Try out this easy recipe:

Ingredients

• 1 cup of almonds, roasted and chopped
• 1 cup of walnuts, roasted and chopped
• 1/2 cup of pumpkin and watermelon seeds, roasted

Procedure

• Mix all the ingredients in a bowl and store them well.
• Carry this snack and much them anywhere.

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High-Protein Snacks for Vegetarians

Walnuts are among the foods that can be consumed in a gluten-free diet. Walnuts can also be used to make other high-protein snacks like trail mixes and walnut bread.

Banana Walnut Smoothie

Try out this easy recipe:

Ingredients:

• 2 cups almond milk or any other plant-based milk.
• 1/2 cup walnuts
• 2 fresh bananas
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• Fennel extract
• 4 drops of vanilla essence

Instructions:

• Add all the ingredients to the blender, and process till the mixture is smooth.

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Indranil Biswas is a nutritionist and personal trainer with a diploma in dietetics and personal training with a specialization in sports nutrition and strength training.

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