The 15 High-Protein Snacks Nutritionists Say They Love Most

Especially if your grocery bill looks steeper these days, stocking up pasta and processed foods can seem tempting. (Who saw a national egg shortage coming?) But protein—derived from the Greek protos, which means “first”—is at the top of our nutrition needs. According to Harvard University’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health, protein is a key nutrient for building bone and muscle, effectively moving oxygen throughout your body, and supporting healthy blood, connective tissue, and immunity. These are just a few reasons many nutrition professionals try to eat enough protein.

Snack time is the perfect window to grab a little extra protein and keep your body’s functions boosted…especially with the convenient products that have hit shelves in recent years (along with some classic bites). With that in mind, here are the best high-protein snacks dietitians told The Healthy @Reader’s Digest they love to keep stocked at home and work. Plus, plenty of these high-protein snacks can be tucked into your glove compartment, backpack or gym bag for a healthy, high-protein snack on-the-go.

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