15 High-Protein Snack Recipes for Insulin Resistance

Reviewed by Dietitian Madeline Peck, RDN, CDN
Credit: Photographer: Morgan Hunt Ward, Prop Stylist: Keoshia McGhee, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall.
Credit: Photographer: Morgan Hunt Ward, Prop Stylist: Keoshia McGhee, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall.

These tasty snack recipes are both healthy and tasty ways to stave off midday hunger. Each one is high in protein, which will keep you fueled in between meals. And since they’re also lower in carbs, calories, sodium and saturated fat, they can help support healthy blood sugar levels. Enjoy options like our Spiced Roasted Almonds and Easy Black Bean Dip for a quick and delicious bite.

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Crunchy Roasted Edamame

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Credit: Photographer: Morgan Hunt Ward, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer.

This roasted edamame recipe is a protein-packed snack you can enjoy by the handful. Roasting the beans slowly at a low temperature helps them dry out and crisp up without burning.

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Spiced Roasted Almonds

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Credit: Photographer: Morgan Hunt Ward, Prop Stylist: Keoshia McGhee, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall.

These spiced almonds deliver the perfect balance of fiber, protein and healthy fat for a filling snack that can support your weight-loss goals. They’re a good mix of crunch, sweetness and spice. It’s easy to make and store so you have a healthy snack on hand.

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Easy Black Bean Dip

This creamy bean dip is great for a party or picnic. Smoked paprika and ground chipotles add a robust, earthy flavor, but you can also use regular paprika and cayenne if you don't have the other spices on hand.

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Marry-Me Inspired Dip

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Credit: Photographer: Hannah Hufham, Food Stylist: Amanda Stanfield, Prop Stylist: Joshua Hoggle

Tangy sun-dried tomatoes add a pop of acidity and make this dip reminiscent of Marry Me Chicken. We use creamy cannellini beans, but any white bean will work. Carrots, peppers, radishes and snap peas are perfect for dunking, but feel free to swap them out for your favorite crunchy veggies.

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High-Protein Orange-Mango Flaxseed Shake

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Credit: People Inc Food Studios

Bright, creamy and packed with staying power, this protein shake blends juicy mandarin, tropical mango and tangy strained yogurt into a sunshine-hued drink. With protein from the yogurt to keep you satisfied and natural sweetness from the fruit, it’s equally at home as a quick breakfast or a post-workout refresher.

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Pickled Tuna Salad

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Credit: Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco

This pickled tuna salad gets its flavor from chopped dill pickles and uses the pickle brine to enhance the flavor. Serve it on a slice of toasted whole-wheat bread, on crackers or with crisp veggies for an easy snack.

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High-Protein Caesar Dip

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Credit: Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer

Made with Greek-style yogurt and sour cream and blended with Parmesan cheese and Worcestershire sauce, this high-protein dip is reminiscent of the flavors in Caesar salad dressing. Whether served as an appetizer or a quick snack, this protein-packed Caesar dip makes eating more veggies effortless.

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Chocolate-Strawberry Protein Shake

Credit: Photographer: Ali Redmond.
Credit: Photographer: Ali Redmond.

Soy milk and Greek-style yogurt provide a solid protein base for this chocolate-strawberry protein shake. Sweet strawberries, sliced banana and rich cocoa powder create a sweet flavor without needing any added sugar.

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Tahini-Yogurt Dip

Serve this creamy yogurt dip with baby carrots, sliced radishes or whole-wheat pita triangles.

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Watermelon-Peach Smoothie

Credit: Ali Redmond
Credit: Ali Redmond

Made with ripe watermelon and frozen peaches, this smoothie bursts with fruity flavor without the need for added sugar. Use frozen peaches from a bag or freeze your own ripe, in-season peaches for the best sweet and fruity flavor.

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Yogurt with Blueberries

Blueberries add all the sweetness you need, naturally, to protein-rich Greek-style yogurt in this satisfying snack.

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Cottage Cheese Snack Jar

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

This creamy, crunchy snack packs 20 grams of protein and 5 grams of fiber into one small Mason jar. Adding the chickpeas right before serving will keep them crunchy.

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Greek Yogurt with Strawberries

Protein-rich Greek-style yogurt and sweet strawberries make for a super-simple and satisfying snack.

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Lemon-Dill Tuna Salad

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Credit: Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Styling: Lindsey Lower

This lemon-dill tuna salad packs plenty of protein and gets a boost of flavor from sumac, which adds a citrusy touch, enhancing the lemon flavor without overshadowing the other ingredients. Serve this between two pieces of whole-wheat bread as a sandwich, or by itself with tender Bibb lettuce or crunchy celery sticks.

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Cottage Cheese–Berry Bowl

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Credit: Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco

This no-sugar-added berry bowl highlights the natural sweetness of thawed mixed berries, with a hint of vanilla for extra flavor. It’s a simple snack you can prepare in advance, but add the cereal just before serving so it stays crunchy.

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Pizza Pistachios

Credit: Jennifer Causey
Credit: Jennifer Causey

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

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