What are My Protein-Packed Snack Options?

If snacks in between meals is part of your plan, it’s important to pick the perfect pairing of nutrients to get the best bang for your buck.

Protein + complex carb = a dynamic duo!

Below are some examples of protein food choices to pair with complex carbohydrate foods AND/OR non-starchy vegetables

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*Plant-based protein AND complex carbohydrate

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Tips

• Add non-starchy veggies to snacks, like cucumber, cherry tomatoes, sliced bell peppers, jicama, and carrot sticks.
• Boost the satisfaction by having healthy fats represented, like avocado on whole grain toast, hemp seeds topping yogurt, and almond butter on sweet potato.
• Plant-based protein snacks serve up both protein and complex carbs, like roasted chickpeas, edamame, and hummus. 
• Try to focus on fresh or whole food protein choices, versus processed meats (like jerky and bacon) and cheeses (like Velveta, queso)
• If choosing canned fruits, choose fruits packed in their juice over those packed in syrup or artificial sweeteners.