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    Home » Blog » Easy High Protein, Low Calorie Snacks

    Easy High Protein, Low Calorie Snacks

    Published: Feb 9, 2025 · Modified: Jul 1, 2026 by Cathy Chenard · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    These easy low-calorie, high-protein snacks, like cookie dough and mousse, are 150 calories or less and ideal for satisfying cravings!

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    If you're looking for delicious, easy-to-make snacks that are high in protein but low in calories, you're in the right place! Each of these snacks has 150 calories or less per serving, making them ideal for satisfying hunger between meals without overdoing it.

    From creamy high-protein cookie dough to crispy cottage cheese chips and creamy mousse, these snacks prove that eating healthy doesn’t have to be boring. Whether you’re craving something sweet, savory, crunchy, or smooth, there’s a high-protein, low-calorie option here for you!

    What Counts as High-Protein?

    A snack is generally considered high in protein if at least 20% of its calories come from protein. For reference, Wikipedia defines a high-protein meal or diet as one with over 20% of calories from protein, while Diet Doctor sets a range of 25% to 35%. To learn more about how to identify high protein foods, click here.

    High Protein, Low Calorie Snack Recipes

    Here are quick and easy high-protein, low-calorie snacks including mousse, cookie dough, cottage cheese chips and and more. Plus, all are low in carbs and keto-friendly!

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    High Protein Cookie Dough Bites
    It’s hard to beat this high-protein cookie dough as a snack since it's sugar-free, low in carbs and tastes like the real deal!
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    High Protein Muddy Buddies (AKA Puppy Chow)
    This high-protein muddy buddy recipe (aka puppy chow) is the perfect low-carb snack—crunchy, chocolatey, peanut buttery, and ready in just 5 minutes!
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    High Protein Cottage Cheese Lemon Muffins
    These high-protein cottage cheese lemon muffins muffins are so tasty you'll forget they're healthy, low in carbs and high in protein!
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    High Protein Strawberry Cream Pie Dip
    This high-protein strawberry cream pie dip is a low-calorie dessert made with yogurt and cottage cheese, sweetened strawberries, and a buttery pecan crumble topping.
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    Cottage Cheese Key Lime Pie Mousse (High Protein)
    This cottage cheese key lime pie mousse is a sweet, tangy, and creamy treat ready in five minutes, and perfect for key lime pie lovers!
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    High Protein, Keto Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream in the Ninja Creami
    Super delicious, smooth and creamy, high-in-protein, sugar-free and keto mint chocolate chip ice cream? Yes, we got it here for ya!
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    Spicy Keto Edamame
    If you're looking for a spicy, savory snack or side dish that's healthy, high in protein and fiber, and low in calories, this spicy keto edamame is it!
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    High Protein Cereal Clusters with Cottage Cheese
    These yummy high-protein cereal clusters are made with cottage cheese and protein cereal for a chocolaty, peanut buttery, crunchy treat!
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    Protein Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge
    If you love chocolate peanut butter cups, then this yummy protein fudge is for you! Plus, it's quick and easy to make!
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    High Protein Fruit Salad
    This high-protein fruit salad is a quick, sweet and creamy bowl packed with fresh berries and cottage cheese, perfect for a healthy, low-carb breakfast, snack, or dessert.
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    Creamy High-Protein Pumpkin Mousse
    This pumpkin mousse is a true guilt-free fall treat since it's low in carbs, high in protein, and reminiscent of a pumpkin pie cheesecake!
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    Low Carb & High Protein Tortilla Cinnamon Rolls
    These sweet, low-carb tortilla cinnamon rolls satisfy cravings for cinnamon rolls in minutes. Plus, they're healthier and higher in protein!
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    Microwave Cottage Cheese Chips (High Protein, Low Carb)
    These high-protein, low-carb microwave cottage cheese chips are the best! They're light and crispy, deliciously savory, and quick and easy to make!
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    Ninja Creami, Keto Coffee Ice Cream (High Protein, Low Calorie)
    Here's a Ninja Creami, low-calorie, high-protein, sugar-free and keto coffee ice cream that tastes like store-bought coffee ice cream!
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    High Protein Peanut Butter Raspberry Popsicles (with Cottage Cheese)
    These protein peanut butter and raspberry popsicles are such a sweet treat since they're healthy, low in carbs, and taste like the real deal!
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    Chocolate Chia and Flaxseed Pudding (High Protein!)
    This chocolate chia and flaxseed pudding with protein powder is a tasty, high-protein and high-fiber breakfast or snack to start your day right!
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    High Protein Peanut Butter Chocolate Bark
    This sweet and creamy high-protein peanut butter bark is loaded with chocolate chips, low in carbs, and perfect straight from the freezer!
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    Keto Strawberry Milkshake in the Ninja Creami
    This Ninja Creami, keto strawberry milkshake is a sure to please and serves as filling, high-protein and sugar-free snack or dessert!
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    High Protein Buffalo Chicken Jalapeño Poppers with Cottage Cheese
    These protein buffalo chicken jalapeno poppers with cottage cheese may be healthy, but they're also spicy, creamy, cheesy and full of flavor.
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    High Protein Fresh Salsa (Pico de Gallo)
    This fresh salsa, or pico de gallo, gets a protein boost from cottage cheese while staying just as tasty and low in carbs.
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    High Protein Chocolate Balls
    These high-protein chocolate balls are a rich, guilt-free snack that's easy to make, low in carbs and calories, and will satisfy your sweet tooth.
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