Sticking to your health and fitness goals can be challenging, especially when hunger strikes between meals. That’s where high-protein snacks come in—they not only help keep you satiated but also provide the fuel you need to stay on track. With the added benefit of fiber, these snacks are perfect for curbing those mid-day cravings and helping you maintain steady energy levels throughout the day.
1. Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Balls
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
1/2 cup almond flour
1/4 cup organic quick oats
1 serving Koia chocolate protein powder (1/3 cup)
Pinch of sea salt
A splash of almond milk (if needed for moisture)
Instructions
Melt the peanut butter in a microwave-safe bowl, then stir in the maple syrup.
In a separate bowl, combine the dry ingredients—almond flour, oats, Koia chocolate protein powder, and sea salt.
Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and stir to combine.
If needed, add a splash of almond milk to help form the dough.
Roll the mixture into small balls and refrigerate to firm up. Enjoy!
2. Protein Cookie Dough
Ingredients:
1 cup almond flour
3 dates, soaked in warm water for 10 minutes
1/2 cup almond butter
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 serving Koia vanilla protein powder (1/3 cup)
2 good pinches of sea salt
Chocolate chips (measure with your heart)
A splash of almond milk (if needed for moisture)
Instructions
- In a food processor or blender, pulse the soaked dates with almond butter until smooth.
Add the maple syrup, Koia vanilla protein powder, almond flour, and sea salt to the mixture. Blend until fully combined.
Stir in chocolate chips to your liking.
Scoop out spoonfuls and enjoy your protein-packed cookie dough!
3. Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins
Ingredients:
1 cup mashed banana (about 2 overripe bananas)
1 flax egg (1 tbsp ground flax + 2 ½ tbsp water)
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup maple syrup
3 tbsp oat milk
2 tbsp nut butter of choice
3/4 cup oat flour
1 serving Koia vanilla protein powder (1/3 cup)
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt and cinnamon
1/4 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with liners.
In a small bowl, mix the ground flax with water to make the flax egg and let sit for a few minutes.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas, flax egg, vanilla extract, maple syrup, oat milk, and nut butter. Stir until smooth.
In a separate bowl, mix the oat flour, Koia vanilla protein powder, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring to combine. Fold in the chocolate chips and cacao powder.Divide the batter evenly into the muffin tin and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
These three high-protein snacks are simple to make and can help keep you on track with your goals without compromising on taste.