12 High-Protein Snacks Under 210 Calories

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Did you know that protein suppresses prolonged secretion of ghrelin, the “hunger hormone” and boosts secretion of the appetite-reducing hormone peptide YY? Determine your protein needs, then keep your appetite in check with these 12 easy high-protein snacks — all for just 210 calories or less!

1. 20-MINUTE ZESTY SHRIMP LETTUCE WRAPS | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 130; Total Fat: 4g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 3g; Cholesterol: 115mg; Sodium: 436mg; Carbohydrate: 10g; Dietary Fiber: 3g; Sugar: 3g; Protein: 15g

2. EGG & TOAST CUPS | COOKING LIGHT

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 183; Total Fat: 9g; Saturated Fat: 4g; Monounsaturated Fat: 3g; Cholesterol: 195mg; Sodium: 344mg; Carbohydrate: 14g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Sugar: 6g; Protein: 12g

3. FROZEN YOGURT BARK | MY FUSSY EATER

Nutrition (per serving with 0% plain Greek yogurt): Calories: 142; Total Fat: 3g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 5mg; Sodium: 51mg; Carbohydrate: 21g; Dietary Fiber: 1g; Sugar: 15g; Protein: 12g

4. GUACAMOLE STUFFED EGGS | NATASHA’S KITCHEN

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 185; Total Fat: 14g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 7g; Cholesterol: 280mg; Sodium: 157mg; Carbohydrate: 6g; Dietary Fiber: 3g; Sugar: 1g; Protein: 10g

5. JALEPEÑO-CHEDDAR SWEET POTATO PUFFS | THE LEAN GREEN BEAN

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 157; Total Fat: 9g; Saturated Fat: 5g; Monounsaturated Fat: 3g; Cholesterol: 93mg; Sodium: 236mg; Carbohydrate: 10g; Dietary Fiber: 1g; Sugar: 3g; Protein: 9g

6. BAKED ZUCCHINI STICKS | SKINNYTASTE

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 175; Total Fat: 3g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 3mg; Sodium: 231mg; Carbohydrate: 29g; Dietary Fiber: 5g; Sugar: 3g; Protein: 9g

7. ZESTY BLACK BEAN DIP | FIVE HEART HOME

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 208; Total Fat: 2g; Saturated Fat: 0g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 390mg; Carbohydrate: 39g; Dietary Fiber: 15g; Sugar: 2g; Protein: 11g

8. SKILLET-POPPED LENTILS | HEALTHY HAPPY LIFE

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 210; Total Fat: 2g; Saturated Fat: 0g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 228mg; Carbohydrate: 37g; Dietary Fiber: 15g; Sugar: 3g; Protein: 15g

9. BAKED GREEN BEAN FRIES | DAMN DELICIOUS

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 180; Total Fat: 6g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 3g; Cholesterol: 78mg; Sodium: 306mg; Carbohydrate: 22g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 2g; Protein: 9g

10. SPINACH QUINOA PATTIES | BACK TO HER ROOTS

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 204; Total Fat: 7g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 3g; Cholesterol: 70mg; Sodium: 215mg; Carbohydrate: 28g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 2g; Protein: 8g

11. BAKED VEGGIE EGG CUPS | EATING BIRD FOOD

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 137; Total Fat: 8g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 192mg; Sodium: 411mg; Carbohydrate: 5g; Dietary Fiber: 1g; Sugar: 3g; Protein: 12g

12. PORTOBELLO BAKED EGGS WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES | UPROOT KITCHEN

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 132; Total Fat: 7g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 192mg; Sodium: 186mg; Carbohydrate: 8g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Sugar: 2g; Protein: 11g

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