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Photo:Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco

a recipe photo of the Carrot Cake Oatmeal Bars

Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco

Enjoy one of these flavorful bites to help keep you satisfied until your next meal. Foods like dairy, legumes and whole grains pack these snacks with at least7 grams of proteinper serving, which can help supportmuscle recovery, satiety and digestive health. Plus, these ingredients, in addition to fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds, are rich inprebiotics and probioticsthat can help you maintain a healthy gut microbiome. Recipes like our highly-rated Carrot Cake Oatmeal Bars are perfect with a cup of coffee before lunch. Or, try our Cottage Cheese Snack Jar for something cold, crunchy and refreshing between meals.

01of 16Everything-Seasoned AlmondsJennifer CauseyGrinding up the everything bagel seasoning in a spice grinder will help it adhere to the almonds.View Recipe

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Everything-Seasoned Almonds

Jennifer Causey

Everything-Seasoned Almonds

Grinding up the everything bagel seasoning in a spice grinder will help it adhere to the almonds.

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02of 16Carrot Cake Oatmeal BarsPhotographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop Stylist: Gabriel GrecoEnjoy these delightful carrot cake oatmeal bars, perfect for a snack or dessert alongside a steaming cup of coffee. Made with a blend of shredded carrots, oats and a hint of brown sugar, these easy bars capture the essence of carrot cake, while offering a boost of fiber and less sugar than cake. Portable and convenient, these bars can be enjoyed on the move. To make these bars gluten-free, opt for gluten-free oats.View Recipe

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Carrot Cake Oatmeal Bars

Enjoy these delightful carrot cake oatmeal bars, perfect for a snack or dessert alongside a steaming cup of coffee. Made with a blend of shredded carrots, oats and a hint of brown sugar, these easy bars capture the essence of carrot cake, while offering a boost of fiber and less sugar than cake. Portable and convenient, these bars can be enjoyed on the move. To make these bars gluten-free, opt for gluten-free oats.

03of 16Cottage Cheese Snack JarPhotographer: Rachel Marek, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Gabriel GrecoThis creamy, crunchy snack packs 20 grams of protein and 5 grams of fiber in one small mason jar. Adding the chickpeas right before serving will keep them crunchy. If you want to store everything in one jar, opt for 1/4 cup rinsed canned chickpeas instead.View Recipe

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Cottage Cheese Snack Jar

Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco

Side view of a clear glass jar of Cottage Cheese Snack Jar recipe

This creamy, crunchy snack packs 20 grams of protein and 5 grams of fiber in one small mason jar. Adding the chickpeas right before serving will keep them crunchy. If you want to store everything in one jar, opt for 1/4 cup rinsed canned chickpeas instead.

04of 16Breakfast Peanut Butter-Chocolate Chip Oatmeal CakesAlexandra ShytsmanPeanut butter is the star ingredient in these oatmeal cakes, providing not only flavor, but a boost of plant-based protein too. Hiding a bit in the center of each muffin is a fun way to ensure that peanut butter makes it into every bite.View Recipe

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Breakfast Peanut Butter-Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cakes

Alexandra Shytsman

Three breakfast peanut butter-chocolate chip oatmeal cakes, the one in the front halved with a dollop of peanut butter showing filling showing

Peanut butter is the star ingredient in these oatmeal cakes, providing not only flavor, but a boost of plant-based protein too. Hiding a bit in the center of each muffin is a fun way to ensure that peanut butter makes it into every bite.

05of 16Roasted Spaghetti Squash SeedsAlexandra ShytsmanWhen you prepare spaghetti squash, don’t throw away the seeds! You can turn them into a crunchy, healthy snack to enjoy on their own or sprinkled over a salad.View Recipe

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Roasted Spaghetti Squash Seeds

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When you prepare spaghetti squash, don’t throw away the seeds! You can turn them into a crunchy, healthy snack to enjoy on their own or sprinkled over a salad.

06of 16Raspberry Yogurt Cereal BowlFor breakfast, snack or a healthy dessert, try using yogurt instead of milk for your cereal. If making this as a to-go snack, keep the cereal separate and top just before eating.View Recipe

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Raspberry Yogurt Cereal Bowl

Raspberry Yogurt Cereal Bowl

For breakfast, snack or a healthy dessert, try using yogurt instead of milk for your cereal. If making this as a to-go snack, keep the cereal separate and top just before eating.

07of 16Bread with Peanut ButterThis quick-and-easy snack is a hearty treat that is packed with protein and has heart-healthy monounsaturated fat.View Recipe

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Bread with Peanut Butter

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This quick-and-easy snack is a hearty treat that is packed with protein and has heart-healthy monounsaturated fat.

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Cottage Cheese Snack Jar with Fruit

Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Sue Mitchell, Prop stylist: Skylar Myers,

a recipe photo of the Cottage Cheese Snack Jar with Fruit

09of 16Ricotta & Yogurt ParfaitReminiscent of a lemon cheesecake, this healthy breakfast recipe is easy to throw together in the morning. Or stir together the filling in a jar the night before and top with the fruit, nuts and seeds when you get to work.View Recipe

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Ricotta & Yogurt Parfait

Ricotta & Yogurt Parfait

Reminiscent of a lemon cheesecake, this healthy breakfast recipe is easy to throw together in the morning. Or stir together the filling in a jar the night before and top with the fruit, nuts and seeds when you get to work.

10of 16Sweet and Salty Roasted NutsSpicy seasonings add a bit of zing to roasted nuts for an appetizer that’s perfect for any occasion.View Recipe

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Sweet and Salty Roasted Nuts

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Spicy seasonings add a bit of zing to roasted nuts for an appetizer that’s perfect for any occasion.

11of 16Peanut Butter Yogurt Cup with Magic Shell ToppingPhotographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop stylist: Gabriel GrecoThis easy, high-protein snack tastes just like a Reese’s peanut butter cup. You can conveniently make it in the yogurt container for quick cleanup. Alternatively, if you don’t have a single-serve container, scoop 1/2 cup yogurt from a larger container into a small bowl. Any nut or seed butter would work well in this four-ingredient recipe.View Recipe

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Peanut Butter Yogurt Cup with Magic Shell Topping

Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop stylist: Gabriel Greco

a recipe photo of the Peanut Butter Yogurt Cup with Magic Shell Topping

This easy, high-protein snack tastes just like a Reese’s peanut butter cup. You can conveniently make it in the yogurt container for quick cleanup. Alternatively, if you don’t have a single-serve container, scoop 1/2 cup yogurt from a larger container into a small bowl. Any nut or seed butter would work well in this four-ingredient recipe.

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High-Protein Lemon-Blueberry Cake

a recipe photo of the High Protein Lemon Blueberry Cake

13of 16Hard-Boiled Egg & AlmondsThis small snack packs a nutrient punch–it’s loaded with protein, heart-healthy fats, vitamins and minerals to make eating healthy easy and yummy.View Recipe

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Hard-Boiled Egg & Almonds

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This small snack packs a nutrient punch–it’s loaded with protein, heart-healthy fats, vitamins and minerals to make eating healthy easy and yummy.

14of 16Pizza PistachiosJennifer CauseyNutritional yeast mimics the flavor of cheese, lending a pizza-like flavor to these playful spiced pistachios.View Recipe

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Pizza Pistachios

Pizza Pistachios

Nutritional yeast mimics the flavor of cheese, lending a pizza-like flavor to these playful spiced pistachios.

15of 16Cucumber-Dill Ricotta Snack JarPhotography: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Addelyn Evans, Prop stylist: Gabriel GrecoThis simple snack jar features herbaceous ricotta cheese alongside cucumber and bell pepper for dipping. Use any color mini bell pepper you have on hand. Cottage cheese can be substituted for the ricotta, if desired. Easily double this recipe to have a couple of snacks in the fridge.View Recipe

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Cucumber-Dill Ricotta Snack Jar

Photography: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Addelyn Evans, Prop stylist: Gabriel Greco

a recipe photo of the Cucumber-Dill Ricotta Snack Jar

This simple snack jar features herbaceous ricotta cheese alongside cucumber and bell pepper for dipping. Use any color mini bell pepper you have on hand. Cottage cheese can be substituted for the ricotta, if desired. Easily double this recipe to have a couple of snacks in the fridge.

16of 16Edamame with Aleppo PepperWith fruity undertones and a slight cumin taste, Aleppo pepper gives this healthy protein snack some satisfying flavor.View Recipe

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Edamame with Aleppo Pepper

edamame with aleppo pepper

With fruity undertones and a slight cumin taste, Aleppo pepper gives this healthy protein snack some satisfying flavor.

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