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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