The Best Portable, Store-Bought Snacks with Protein

Whether you’re on-the-go or craving more after dinner, there is no denying the convenience of a store-bought snack. Here are my 10 best high protein portable store-bought snacks for when you want to eat healthier, snack smart, and increase your overall protein intake.

A bunch of healthy, portable, store-bought snacks with protein on a counter - like protein bars, edamame beans, and beef sticks.

As someone who is a self-proclaimed “snacker”, having these options at the ready helps me make better choices when that craving hits. All of these options have at least 5 grams of protein to keep you full between meals.

Of course, you can’t beat a meal prepped, homemade snack. However, these are great options for when you just don’t have the time or energy to do that! Perfect to throw into your lunch box for work or when you’re on-the-go with your kids.

10 Healthy Convenience Snacks with Protein

Always read nutrition labels for convenience snacks and compare the protein, fiber, sugar, sodium, and calories! I am sure there are many more options available at your local grocery store or online: you just have to know what to look for.

Aloha Protein Bars

An ALOHA protein bar.

I mean, you just can’t go wrong with Aloha Protein Bars. They’re packed with protein AND fiber and one of the best protein bars on the market. There are a variety of flavors like Chocolate Fudge Brownie, Banana Bread Chocolate Chip, Oatmeal Chocolate Chip, and Peanut Butter Cup.

  • 220-250 calories
  • 14 grams of protein
  • 10 grams of fiber
  • Available at most major retailers or buy on Amazon in bulk

RX Bars

A box of coconut chocolate RX bars.

RX Bars have minimal ingredients and are very transparent with what is in their protein bars. The coconut chocolate flavor has just four ingredients: egg whites, almonds, cashews, and dates. They taste delicious, too!

  • 200 calories
  • 12 grams of protein
  • 5 grams of fiber
  • 190 mg of sodium
  • 14 grams of sugar with no added sugars

The Only Bean Crunchy Edamame Beans

Edamame is a plant-based protein source with 18 grams of protein per one cup! So, I absolutely loves these little snack packs of roasted, crunchy edamame beans. There are a variety of flavors, too! Just a small portion packs a nutritional punch, as they are lower in calories and high in protein and fiber.

A box of The Only Bean Crunchy Roasted Edamame Beans.
  • 100 calories per 0.9 ounce bag
  • 4 grams of fat
  • 11 grams of protein
  • 5 grams of fiber
  • 150 mg of sodium

Honorable mention: KIND Dry and Roasted Edamame.

Quest Protein Chips

If you are craving a salty chip, Quest Protein Chips are a healthier alternative. They’re high in protein due to the addition of whey protein isolate but actually taste like a potato chip. They are still high in sodium, though!

A bag of Quest Tortilla-Style Protein Chips.
  • 150 calories in a small bag
  • 18 grams of protein
  • 330 mg of sodium (this is relatively high for a snack)
  • 1 gram of fiber
  • 1 gram of sugar

Nuts and Seeds

A can of Planter's lightly salted peanuts.

For a dose of healthy fats, protein, fiber, and essential vitamins and minerals, nuts are the way to go! Peanuts and pistachios have the highest protein content, with 7 grams per 1/4 in peanuts and 6 grams per 1/4 cup for pistachios. Hemp hearts are a healthy, nutty snack with 10 grams of protein per 3 tablespoons. Below is the nutritional information for lightly salted peanuts.

  • 170 calories for one ounce (about 35 pieces)
  • 7 grams of protein
  • 2 grams of fiber
  • 50 mg of sodium
  • Also contains vitamin E, calcium, magnesium, zinc, copper and manganese.

Also try something like these already assembled packs of nuts. Planter’s Heart Healthy Mix features 7 small packs of nuts with 190 calories, 6 grams of protein and 3 grams of fiber in each pack.

A box of Planter's nutrition snack packs.

Greek Yogurt

A Chobani Strawberry Banana portable yogurt drink.

Greek yogurt is always a great choice for a healthy, portable snack. There are even these yogurt beverages that are relatively lower in calories yet high in protein and calcium. These are a healthier option when compared to other store-bought protein drinks. There are a lot of different flavors and variations, some with up to 30 grams of protein! Oikos Pro also offers these yogurt drinks.

  • 140 calories in one 207 ml bottle Chobani Strawberry and Cream Zero Sugar
  • 15 grams of protein
  • 8 grams of sugar with zero added sugar
  • Billions of probiotics per the label

Mozzarella String Cheese

4 Kraft Mozzarella Cheese sticks.

I don’t know about you, but my kids live off of string cheese right now. It’s actually a healthy snack option for adults, too – with 7 grams of protein and just 80 calories! You could pair it with some fruit or whole grain crackers for added fiber.

  • 80 calories per one Kraft mozzarella string cheese
  • 7 grams of protein
  • 180 mg of sodium
  • 1 grams of sugar
  • 10% DV of calcium

Chomps Beef Sticks

A bag of Chomps Original Beef Sticks.

Chomps beef sticks are made with 100% grass-fed beef. As long as you are watching your sodium intake the rest of the day, these are a convenient and filling snack with 10 grams of protein!

  • 100 calories per one large stick
  • 10 grams of protein
  • 380 mg of sodium
  • 0 grams of carbohydrates or sugar
  • 3 grams of saturated fat (15% of the daily value)

Nature Valley Protein Smoothie Bars

A box of Nature Valley Protein Smoothie bars.

Nature Valley Protein Bars are available at most grocery stores. I am very impressed with these as a portable snack – 10 grams of protein and 5 grams of fiber! They are relatively low in sodium with just 150 mg as well. This is a great option to throw into your work bag.

  • 190 calories per bar
  • 10 grams of protein
  • 5 grams of fiber
  • 8 grams of sugar, 6 grams of added sugars
  • 150 mg of sodium
  • 2.5 grams of saturated fat

Sabra Smart Snackers

These Sabra Smart Snackers featuring hummus and either crackers or pretzels have 10 grams of protein per serving! Now, these are VERY high in sodium so they are last on my list. However, if you’re a hummus lover – these have a great balance of protein and fiber.

If you paired them with vegetables instead of the pretzels, this would reduce the sodium content. Or, buy the single serve hummus packs and pair with a whole wheat, low sodium cracker.

  • 370 calories
  • 10 grams of protein
  • 7 grams of fiber
  • 830 mg of sodium

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