6 high-protein (& tasty!) snack suggestions

One of the questions I get asked most often is what snacks to eat, so here are some of my favourite options. The protein means they'll be filling and won't spike your blood sugar too much.

CHIA POTS (26g protein with whole milk / 22g with almond milk)

Make a couple of these and keep them in the fridge so you have them on hand when hunger strikes. They're high in omega 3 (an anti-inflammatory fat) and they also make a really good portable breakfast - I often take them if I'm travelling.

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp chia seeds

• 200ml organic milk or Plenish almond milk

• 1tsp cinnamon 

• 1.5tsp vanilla extract (Nielsen Massey is a good brand, it's not too sugary)

• 3tsp Kiki Health collagen peptides or protein powder

• Topping ideas: handful of berries / nuts / nut butter / cacao nibs

To do:

Add all the ingredients to a jar (I use a 270g one.) Stir it up so the seeds and collagen powder are mixed into the liquid well. Leave in the fridge overnight then add your toppings just before you eat it. Make sure you have this with a large glass of water.

OAT CAKES, COTTAGE CHEESE & HONEY (10g protein)

Surprisingly delicious! Play around with different toppings - I've used cinnamon and honey on one and truffle hot sauce on the other in the picture below.

Ingredients:

• 2 oatcakes (I like Nairns)

• 2 big spoons of full-fat cottage cheese

• Topping ideas: ground cinnamon & a drizzle of honey / berries / hot sauce / thyme

GREEK YOGHURT BOWLS (14g protein)

This is quite self-explanatory - just yoghurt plus whatever toppings you fancy. Great for your gut!

Ingredients:

• 200g plain Greek yoghurt (try and get an organic one)

• 1tbsp cacao powder

• Topping ideas: cacao nibs / cinnamon / ground ginger / berries / nut butter
  

CHEESE & MARMITE (8g protein)

This is also pretty self-explanatory. Spread the marmite on the cheese and enjoy!

Ingredients:

• 30g cheddar or your favourite hard cheese

• Marmite to spread on it

EDAMAME BEANS (12g protein)

You can buy these in a pot from Itsu (other places are available!) if you're out and in need of a snack, or you can get them frozen from most supermarkets so it's easy to have them at home too.

Ingredients:

• 100g edamame beans

• Topping ideas: sea salt / chilli flakes / finely chopped garlic / grated ginger

To do:

Cook however your packet tells you to! Sprinkle with your toppings.

ROAST CHICKPEAS (5g protein in 100g chickpeas)

It's worth getting good chickpeas for this one, it makes all the difference. They'll keep for a couple of days in a tupperware or jar so they're good to have on standby.

Ingredients:

• Jar of chickpeas (I'm obsessed with Bold Bean Co)

• Extra virgin olive oil

• Sea salt

• Topping ideas: cumin / paprika / your other fave spices

To do:

Heat the oven to 220c and line a tray with baking paper. Rinse and drain the chickpeas. Add them to the tray and spread them out evenly. Pat them dry. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and your fave spices. Roast until they're golden and crisp, roughly 25 mins.