Healthy Recipes Mealtimes Healthy Snack Recipes Healthy High-Protein Snacks 15 Heart-Healthy, High-Protein Snacks with Just 5 Ingredients By Camryn Alexa Wimberly Camryn Alexa Wimberly Camryn Wimberly is EatingWell's Editorial Fellow. As a food and mental health blogger, Camryn explores how food and cooking can help improve mental health and also be an avenue to connect with one's culture and heritage. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on August 26, 2024 Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Jessica Ball, M.S., RD, is nutrition editor for EatingWell. She is a registered dietitian with a master's in food, nutrition and sustainability. In addition to EatingWell, her work has appeared in Food & Wine, Real Simple, Parents, Better Homes and Gardens and MyRecipes. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Close Need something to help keep you energized between meals? All of these yummy snacks are lower in sodium and saturated fat to meet our heart-healthy parameters. They’re also a good source of satisfying protein, with at least 7 grams per serving. Plus, they contain no more than five ingredients (excluding staples like salt, pepper and oil). Enjoy options like our Pistachio & Peach Toast or Snickerdoodle Almonds for a hearty-healthy bite that’s nourishing and delicious. 01 of 15 Almond Butter & Roasted Grape Toast Ted & Chelsea Cavanaugh A slice of almond butter toast gets topped with roasted grapes for a sweet, nutty bite. This three-ingredient twist on a classic PB&J makes for a quick and tasty breakfast or snack. View Recipe 02 of 15 Pistachio & Peach Toast This breakfast is great when you have leftover ricotta cheese—plus it comes together in just 5 minutes. View Recipe 03 of 15 Snickerdoodle Almonds Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Addelyn Evans, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco Tossing almonds in frothy egg whites helps the sweet and savory seasoning adhere to these festive snickerdoodle almonds. They make an excellent appetizer for holiday entertaining. View Recipe 04 of 15 Cottage Cheese Snack Jar Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco This creamy, crunchy snack packs 20 grams of protein and 5 grams of fiber in one small Mason jar. Adding the chickpeas right before serving will keep them crunchy. If you want to store everything in one jar, opt for 1/4 cup rinsed canned chickpeas instead. View Recipe 05 of 15 Fig & Honey Yogurt In this Mediterranean-inspired snack, dried figs and honey top plain yogurt. Substitute fresh figs if you can find them. View Recipe 06 of 15 Hard-Boiled Egg & Almonds This small snack packs a nutrient punch—it's loaded with protein, heart-healthy fats, vitamins and minerals to make eating healthy easy and yummy. View Recipe 07 of 15 Yogurt with Blueberries Blueberries add all the sweetness you need, naturally, to protein-rich Greek yogurt in this satisfying snack. View Recipe 08 of 15 Cottage Cheese Snack Jar with Fruit Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Sue Mitchell, Prop stylist: Skylar Myers, Create a creamy and on-the-go snack by combining protein-packed cottage cheese with sweet chopped peaches. When peaches are out of season, opt for frozen or experiment with an alternative such as chopped strawberries or orange segments. Elevate the flavor profile by adding a hint of vanilla extract or cinnamon to the cottage cheese. For those with a sweet tooth, a drizzle of honey or maple syrup is the perfect finishing touch. View Recipe 09 of 15 Tuna Salad Crackers A fun twist on a tuna salad sandwich, this Tuna Salad & Crackers recipe uses wheat crackers instead of bread! View Recipe 10 of 15 Yogurt with Blueberries & Honey A simple combination of Greek-style yogurt and blueberries gets an extra touch of sweetness from golden honey. It's the perfect balance of protein and fiber to keep you energized. View Recipe 11 of 15 Bread with Peanut Butter This quick-and-easy snack is a hearty treat that is packed with protein and has heart-healthy monounsaturated fat. View Recipe 12 of 15 Greek Yogurt with Strawberries Protein-rich Greek yogurt and sweet strawberries make for a super-simple and satisfying snack. View Recipe 13 of 15 Edamame with Aleppo Pepper With fruity undertones and a slight cumin taste, Aleppo pepper gives this healthy protein snack some satisfying flavor. View Recipe 14 of 15 Greek Yogurt with Fruit & Nuts This simple snack with protein and healthy fat will get you through the afternoon slump. View Recipe 15 of 15 Ricotta Cheese Toast This Ricotta Cheese Toast uses whole-grain toast crackers and reduced-fat cheese for a lighter snack option. View Recipe Medically reviewed by Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Jessica Ball, M.S., RD, is nutrition editor for EatingWell. She is a registered dietitian with a master's in food, nutrition and sustainability. In addition to EatingWell, her work has appeared in Food & Wine, Real Simple, Parents, Better Homes and Gardens and MyRecipes. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit