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Protein-Packed Snacks

December 02, 2015
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The recipe for a perfect bite: protein, healthy fat, and fiber to keep your energy levels up and your blood sugar steady during the day.
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Stash Healthy Snacks

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Here are 15 simple, protein-rich snack combos to provide satisfaction and fuel as soon as hunger strikes, all with about 125 calories or less. Which ones will you pack this week?

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Berry-Pistachio Yogurt

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1/2 cup nonfat Greek yogurt + 2 tablespoons blueberries + 1 tablespoon chopped unsalted pistachios + 1/2 teaspoon honey

CALORIES 124; FAT 3.6g (sat 0.4g); PROTEIN 12g; FIBER 1g; SUGARS 10g (est. added sugars 3g); SODIUM 45mg

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Balsamic Tomato Toast

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The recipe for a perfect bite: protein, healthy fat, and fiber to keep your energy levels up and your blood sugar steady during the day. For the tastiest, freshest toast, use in-season tomatoes from your local farmers' market.

1 (1-ounce) slice multigrain toast + 2 fresh tomato slices + 1/2 ounce fresh mozzarella + 1/4 teaspoon balsamic vinegar

CALORIES 116; FAT 4.3g (sat 2.2g); PROTEIN 6g; FIBER 2g; SUGARS 3g (est. added sugars 2g); SODIUM 144mg

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Fiery Avocado and Ham

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1 ounce low-sodium deli sliced ham + 4 thin avocado slices + pinch crushed red pepper

CALORIES 111; FAT 7.9g (sat 1.1g); PROTEIN 6g; FIBER 3g; SUGARS 1g (est. added sugars 1g); SODIUM 236mg

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Peppers and Spicy Eggs

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1 hard-cooked egg + 1/2 cup sliced red bell pepper + 1/2 teaspoon Sriracha + dash of flake salt

CALORIES 96; FAT 5g (sat 1.6g); PROTEIN 7g; FIBER 2g; SUGARS 3g (est. added sugars 0g); SODIUM 219mg

 

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Salmon-Cuke Stacks

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3/4 ounce smoked salmon + 1/2 ounce 1/3-less-fat cream cheese + 1/2 cup cucumber slices

CALORIES 69; FAT 4.2g (sat 2g); PROTEIN 6g; FIBER 0g; SUGARS 1g (est. added sugars 0g); SODIUM 215mg

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Popcorn and Clementine Wedges

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2 cups air-popped popcorn + 1 clementine

CALORIES 97; FAT 0.8g (sat 0.1g); PROTEIN 3g; FIBER 4g; SUGARS 7g (est. added sugars 0g); SODIUM 2mg

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Sardines and Crackers

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3 drained sardines + 7 brown rice crackers + pinch freshly ground black pepper

CALORIES 125; FAT 4.5g (sat 0.6g); PROTEIN 10g; FIBER 0g; SUGARS 0g (est. added sugars 0g); SODIUM 217mg

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Hummus Dip with Broccoli

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1/2 cup chopped broccoli florets + 1/4 cup prepared hummus

CALORIES 110; FAT 5.9g (sat 0.9g); PROTEIN 6g; FIBER 5g; SUGARS 3g (est. added sugars 0g); SODIUM 237mg

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Chocolate-Almond Strawberries

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1/3 cup quartered strawberries + 5 almonds + 1/2 ounce dark chocolate

CALORIES 123; FAT 7.9g (sat 2.9g); PROTEIN 2g; FIBER 3g; SUGARS 10g (est. added sugars 7g); SODIUM 1mg

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Easy Microwave Sweet Potato

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1/2 microwaved sweet potato + 1 tablespoon chopped pecans + 2 teaspoons sour cream + dash of cinnamon

CALORIES 117; FAT 6.6g (sat 1.6g); PROTEIN 2g; FIBER 3g; SUGARS 4g (est. added sugars 0g); SODIUM 38mg 

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Pears with Yogurt and Almond Butter

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1/2 sliced Anjou pear + 1/4 cup nonfat Greek yogurt + 1/2 tablespoon almond butter + dash vanilla extract

CALORIES 99; FAT 1.6g (sat 0.1g); PROTEIN 6g; FIBER 3g; SODIUM 28mg

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Banana-Grahams

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1/2 medium banana + 2 honey graham cracker sticks + 1 tablespoon roasted, unsalted peanuts

CALORIES 126; FAT 5.2g (sat 0.8g); PROTEIN 3g; FIBER 2g; SUGARS 8g (est. added sugars 1g); SODIUM 25mg

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Ants On A Log

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9 celery sticks + 1 tablespoon cashew butter + 1/4 ounce golden raisins

CALORIES 122; FAT 8g (sat 1.6g); PROTEIN 3g; FIBER 1g; SUGARS 6g (est. added sugars 0g); SODIUM 131mg

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Maple-Ricotta Waffle

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1 toasted multigrain frozen waffle + 1 tablespoon part-skim ricotta cheese + 1/2 tablespoon maple syrup + dash of cinnamon 

CALORIES 120; FAT 4.7g (sat 1g); PROTEIN 3g; FIBER 3g; SUGARS 4g (est. added sugars 4g); SODIUM 180mg

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Cheese and Grapes

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1-ounce part-skim mozzarella string cheese + 1/3 cup red grapes

CALORIES 85; FAT 2.6g (sat 1.5g); PROTEIN 6g; FIBER 0g; SUGARS 8g (est. added sugars 0g);  SODIUM 181mg

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    1 of 16 Stash Healthy Snacks
    2 of 16 Berry-Pistachio Yogurt
    3 of 16 Balsamic Tomato Toast
    4 of 16 Fiery Avocado and Ham
    5 of 16 Peppers and Spicy Eggs
    6 of 16 Salmon-Cuke Stacks
    7 of 16 Popcorn and Clementine Wedges
    8 of 16 Sardines and Crackers
    9 of 16 Hummus Dip with Broccoli
    10 of 16 Chocolate-Almond Strawberries
    11 of 16 Easy Microwave Sweet Potato
    12 of 16 Pears with Yogurt and Almond Butter
    13 of 16 Banana-Grahams
    14 of 16 Ants On A Log
    15 of 16 Maple-Ricotta Waffle
    16 of 16 Cheese and Grapes

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