Tell me if this is you. You’re trying to lose weight. You’ve got your Calorie Plan. Breakfast and Lunch have gone really well and you’re on your way to a healthy day of eating.
Then 3pm rolls around and all of a sudden you feel like you haven’t eaten in six weeks. What do you do? Grab a bag of chips? A handful of popcorn? Eat some of the leftover fast food you got for the kids?
Junk Food Snacking is a very easy way to destroy your nutrition plan and railroad your weight loss goals. To combat the temptation of Junk Food Snacking, here are 5 Healthy High Protein Low Calorie Snack Options to help keep you full and keep you on track.
Low Fat 2% Cottage Cheese and Blueberries
Cottage Cheese gets a bad rap for a couple of reasons. First, it doesn’t look or even sound all that appetizing. Second, for a lot of people it’s synonymous with something their grandparents ate with peaches on a Sunday afternoon. No thanks.
I was like this once but have since learned the error of my ways. Not only is Cottage Cheese a tasty snack, especially when mixed with fresh or frozen fruit, it’s also incredibly nutritious.
1 cup of Low Fat Cottage Cheese has 180 calories, 24 grams of protein AND will keep you full for a long time thanks to the slow digesting Casein Protein found inside. Add in a half cup of frozen blueberries and you’re still under 250 calories! That’s a great, healthy option to bridge the lunch to dinner gap.
Raw Vegetables And Hummus
This is a great option for people who like a little crunch in their midday snack.
100 grams of Hummus has approximately 240 calories, 8 grams of protein and healthy fats that can help reduce inflammation and manage blood sugar levels.
Pair it with the nutritious, fibrous carbohydrates of raw carrots and broccoli and you’ve got a healthy, low calorie option that your waistline won’t mind.
Roasted Edamame
Here’s a snack packed with protein and fiber! Edamame has 188 calories, 18 grams of protein, and 8 grams of fiber per cooked cup, making it a great solution to the pre-dinner hunger pangs.
To add a little flavor and some healthy fat, you can drizzle a little Olive Oil and dash some sea salt, toss it together, then cook at 375 degrees for 30 minutes.
High Protein Oat Waffles
I love these for breakfast but also use the leftover batter for a midday snack, often pairing them with Greek Yogurt. Follow this recipe from Skinnytaste.com: https://www.skinnytaste.com/high-protein-oat-waffles/
I use 1/4 cup of batter per waffle, giving me a light, delicious snack with only 121 calories and 9 grams of protein.
Greek Yogurt
Did I mention Greek Yogurt? Think of it as weight loss ice cream. I love strawberry Greek Yogurt for an afternoon snack. Depending on the brand, you can enjoy a full cup for only 167 calories. That will add 24 grams of protein to your diet and help keep you full until the next meal.
These are just a few of the healthy, high protein, low calorie snacks I use to stay within my Caloric Limit during a Diet Phase. For more snack ideas and to finally accomplish your fitness goals, Book A Free Consultation Today!
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