High Protein Shrimp Cocktail Cups

High protein shrimp cocktail cup with sauce and lemon

Quick answer: A generous 5-ounce portion of shrimp with classic cocktail sauce delivers about 34 grams of protein — well above most versions of this classic, which usually serve a much smaller portion. Sodium runs about 720mg per serving (~31% of the WHO’s 2,300mg daily limit), almost entirely from the cocktail sauce. Fifteen minutes, no … Read more

Canned Salmon Snack Cups

Canned salmon snack with Greek yogurt and dill

Quick answer: A can of salmon mixed with Greek yogurt and dill delivers about 31 grams of protein in this no-cook snack. Ten minutes, and noticeably cheaper than the smoked salmon version in this pillar. Why This Snack Works This is the budget-friendly sibling to our Smoked Salmon & Whipped Cottage Cheese Snack Bowl — … Read more

Smoked Salmon & Whipped Cottage Cheese Snack Bowl

Smoked salmon and whipped cottage cheese snack bowl with capers

Quick answer: Smoked salmon and whipped cottage cheese combine for about 31 grams of protein in this no-cook snack bowl, ready in 10 minutes. Sodium runs about 820mg per serving (~36% of the WHO’s 2,300mg daily limit) — smoked salmon and capers are both naturally salty. See the note below. Why This Snack Works Smoked … Read more

High Protein Turkey Roll-Ups

High protein turkey and cheese roll-up pinwheels

Quick answer: These turkey and cheese pinwheels pack about 28 grams of protein into one rolled tortilla, no cooking required, in about 15 minutes. Sodium runs about 860mg per serving (~37% of the WHO’s 2,300mg daily limit) — higher than it looks, and not for the reason you’d expect. See the note below. Why This … Read more

Roast Beef & Cottage Cheese Snack Bowl

Roast beef and cottage cheese snack bowl with cucumber and Dijon mustard

Quick answer: This no-cook snack bowl combines deli roast beef with cottage cheese and cucumber for about 28 grams of protein in 10 minutes. Sodium runs on the higher side for this pillar at about 600mg per serving (~26% of the WHO’s 2,300mg daily limit) — see the note below if that matters to you. … Read more

Loaded Cottage Cheese Snack Bowl

Loaded cottage cheese snack bowl with cucumber, tomatoes and everything bagel seasoning

Quick answer: This loaded cottage cheese snack bowl pairs a full cup of 4% cottage cheese with crisp cucumber, cherry tomatoes and everything bagel seasoning for about 26 grams of protein in one no-cook bowl. It takes 10 minutes and needs nothing more than a knife and a spoon. Why This Snack Works Most snacks … Read more