Protein does loads of good things for your body.
These between-meal bites will help you get more of it.
Protein gets a lot of love as far as nutrients go.
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And for good reason.
After all, what other nutrient helps control appetite, builds muscle and keeps blood sugar levels steady?
As helpful as protein is, though, most of us aren’t leveraging it to its full potential.
That’s where snacks come in.
A high-protein snack or two is an easy way to keep that protein coming throughout the day.
Of course, you could whip up your own healthy, high-protein snacks.
But some days just don’t afford the time.
For days like this, it’s helpful to have easy grab-and-go protein snack options from Costco.
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What does a healthy, high-protein snack look like?
And a few grams of fiber to slow digestion and support gut health is always a nice bonus.
Which high-protein Costco snacks check all the boxes?
Here are my favorites.
I’m a big fan ofCountry Archer Minis.
Two mini sticks contain roughly 8 grams of high-quality protein, yet only about 3 grams of saturated fat.
And if keto or paleo is your thing, these will fit nicely into your eating plan.
That’s where protein shakes come in.
For example,Fairlife Nutrition Plan protein shakespack 30 grams of protein.
That’s the amount you’d get from a 312-ounce cooked chicken breast, according to theUSDA.
Not bad for an 11.5-ounce bottle!
And if you’re a chocolate lover, they’re also a great way to satisfy a craving.
For even more nutrition, look for brands that list milk as the first ingredient with no added sugars.
You’ll net a hefty dose of bone-building calcium and vitamin D plus potassium for balanced blood pressure.
The trouble is that they can vary considerably in their protein content.
Plus, they’re not always exactly healthy.
That’s why I’m a big fan ofRxBars.
Plus, their Chocolate Sea Salt and Blueberry flavors taste like dessert!
Each can has a pull-tab top, so you don’t need a can opener.
Each can contains 7 grams of protein8 if you eat the 6 crackers that are included with each kit.
Plus,tuna provides healthy fats, so your heart and brain will thank you, too.
