As a vegetarian it is best to know what foods are sources of protein. Here are 15 high protein vegetarian snacks you’ll love!
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1. Crispy Chickpeas
You can make your own chickpeas at home by rinsing a can of chickpeas, removing the peels, coating them with spices and flavorings of your choice, then air frying or baking them until crisp! If you don’t feel like making them yourself there are tons of options on the market to purchase them. Get them on Amazon or at any grocery store; they are making a whole shelf for themselves.
These make a cheap and easily poppable snack that is both a good source of protein and vegetarian.
2. Protein Smoothie
A protein smoothie is such a simple way to get in your protein and nutrients. Simply add your favorite fruit, protein powder, and liquid of choice.
I have recently made a Creamy Lemonade Protein Smoothie. It’s so easy to make a fruit smoothie but this lemonade one is a good recipe to have in your rotation if you tend to make smoothies often. Don’t forget, you can use LAURENK10 for a discount on Ascent Protein!
p.s. I love the lemon, strawberry, and peanut butter chocolate flavors!
3. Trail Mix
Depending on what variety of trail mix you select, it may have 5g of protein in just 1/4th cup! Trail mix can pretty much be whatever you want.
Purchase it at any grocery store, convenience store, or even gas stations! It can quickly get expensive so try making your own by adding all of your favorites. Consider using: popcorn, different varieties of nuts, mini peanut butter cups, dried fruit, etc.
4. Greek Yogurt
Greek yogurt is an awesome high protein vegetarian snacks! This may pack about 10g of protein in a single serving! Plus, you can add granola and fruit to make an even more filling snack.
5. Veggie and Hummus
Veggies aren’t a great source of protein, but they work well paired with some hummus. Hummus is a spread made from olive oil, chickpeas, and spices! You can buy it near the deli area or try your hand by making your own. You just need a blender or food processor!
6. Hard Boiled Eggs
Hard boiled eggs aren’t everyone’s favorite snack, but they are a great source of protein. Boil 6 at the beginning of the week and you’ll have a little snack to reach for whenever your peckish.
Top your hard boiled eggs with different seasonings to change up the flavor profile. Some like salt and pepper, but my favorite is using everything but the bagel seasoning.
7. Protein Balls
Protein balls are a delicious little protein snack that you can customize to whatever you love! You can even change up the amounts of ingredients to increase or decrease the amount of protein.
I LOVE my Peanut Butter Protein Ball recipe. Get creative and make some with fun flavors like the Strawberry Lemonade Protein Balls if you’re sick of the classics.
8. Cheese Sticks
Cheese sticks are a classic high protein vegetarian snacks! You can grab one on-the-go for a quick 7g of protein boost. Pair it with Triscuits for some whole wheat carbs to keep you full even longer.
9. Protein Bars
There is a difference between granola bars and protein bars. Select a bar with at least 8g of protein. Be sure to check the nutrition label on your bar before assuming the protein content!
Protein bars can get major hate. Yes, they are processed and contain many different ingredients, but having them a few times a week will not harm you. Plus, they’re a super easy high protein vegetarian snacks.
10. Lentil Salad
Hear me out here, lentil salad may not sound too appealing but it is filled with vegetarian protein! It’s simply a legume with about 12g grams of protein in just a 1/2 cup portion. Plus, the same serving has 1/3 of your daily fiber needs. Score!
11. Chia Pudding
Chia pudding can be a high protein vegetarian snacks with the right milk. Use dairy or soy milk when making chia seed pudding. These milk varieties have 8g of protein while other alternatives usually have 1g.
12. Cottage Cheese
You either love or hate cottage cheese. If you are not yet a cottage cheese lover, try the different curd size options. There’s smaller and larger curds that will affect the texture. If this isn’t something you’re fond of mix up the spices and fruit additions you use.
Still not loving it? Add your cottage cheese to a blender and blitz it up! It will come out smooth like yogurt. Try it this way. If it is still a no, you can add it to recipes (like smoothies or muffins!) for an additional boost of protein without the taste!
13. Bada Bean Bada Boom
This is a personal favorite. Bada Bean Bada Boom are crispy little flavored fava beans. I love every flavor except the spicy wasabi flavor. That one is just way too spicy for me!
The single-serving portion has 6g or protein, but you may want more than one bag at a time!
14. Simple Egg Cups
These Egg Cups are multipurpose. You can warm up a few and some toast and have them for breakfast or grab one or two as a mid day high protein vegetarian snack option.
15. Edamame
Edamame isn’t most people’s go-to vegetarian protein option, but it is a great one. If you didn’t know, edamame is the bean inside of soybeans. They are delicious steamed and salted! You can even get them frozen and pre-shelled. That makes more a simple and quick protein-packed snack!
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What’s Your Favorite High Protein Vegetarian Snacks?
If you have any other protein-packed vegetarian snacks I missed on this list be sure to leave it in the comments so that I and others can snack on them too!
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