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10 Healthy High Protein & Low Carb Snacks

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When you are working hard on your diet the experts tell you to eat more protein. The question is where are you going to find it? Probably a lot of people just add more low-fat meat and cheese to their diet in order to boost their intake. However, not everyone is in love with chicken and string cheese. Therefore, the best replace are snacks. Even though snacking can be a bad thing, only by adding protein mid-morning and in the afternoon, you can decrease the amount of you’ll have to eat all day long.

Below there is a list of 10 easy and helpful ways you can transform snack time from high calorie to high protein!

  1. Greek Yogurt

This yogurt tastes amazing and you can find it in individual tubs or as drink for those who don’t have time to sit. When you add in a scoop of protein powder it tastes even better. At 10-12grams per serving, this is an easy way to get more protein as well as your daily dose of probiotics. The best are Dymatize ISO 100, Gourmet Chocolate, because they are high in protein, low in sugar and low in carbs

  1. Nuts

You can find then in individual servings pre-packaged in the right amount, which are perfect for tossing in your bag as you head out the door and the best are cashews, pecans, pistachios, and almonds. Only with 8 grams of protein per 2 tablespoons, peanut butter is an excellent protein source, but also high in fat. This is the reason why you will want to eat them.

  1. Jerky

Jerky can be a great addition to your rotation of snacks. Jerky is a great option, because it doesn’t have to be refrigerated and can be found in most convenience stores. Also make sure to look out for turkey jerky, because it often contains less carbs and sugar and more protein. Namely, this is also fantastic for traveling.

  1. Tuna

Tuna is the perfect meal if you just love the smell of fish. Hence, you can eat it right out of the can, or mix with some mustard to eat. Note that you’ll be getting 17 grams of low-fat protein per delicious pouch.

  1. Boiled Eggs

As we all know everyone loves boiled eggs. However there are other ways to eat eggs as well. At 6 grams of protein per egg, you shouldn’t give up on this compact snack item. All you have to do is to  mix up some chopped boiled egg with a bit of mustard and apple cider vinegar, and enjoy with crackers or veggies.

  1. Edamame

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If case you’re feeling like a crunchy snack that has 8 grams of protein per serving, you should definitely check out edamame. Nevertheless, you can find these in the freezer section or even as a chip-like treat. You should also know that these are also great for on the road or at work, because they can go without being refrigerated for hours and still delicious!

  1. Chickpeas

You can make your own, or find them in the chip aisle. Remember you can’t go wrong with smooth, garlicky hummus as your snack of choice. Only at 7 grams of protein per serving, it’s also delicious when paired with bell peppers or broccoli.

  1. Veggies

You will be surprised to find out that broccoli has 3 grams of protein per cup.  Namely, if you can get past eating green chips, there are more than a few varieties of kale chips on the market. Only 3 grams of protein per 50 calorie serving make adding this to your diet.

  1. Cold Cuts

Furthermore, we’re going to suggest adding meat in the meals. Instead of dry chicken we recommend delicious low-fat turkey or chicken deli meat. For instance, you can easily make roll-ups of turkey or chicken lunchmeat to add to your snack bag for work. Likewise, another fantastic on-the-go protein source is the snack packs of cubed meat and mixed nuts that can be found in the refrigerator section of the grocery store.

  1. Protein Drink

You have to know that smoothies are a dieter’s best friend and only by adding protein powder to your mid-day smoothie, you’ll be getting a super-dose of vitamins and antioxidants.

Take a look at my favorite recipe that tastes incredible:

  • 1 cup unsweetened cashew milk
  • 1 handful of Cacao Nibs
  • ½ cups of Kale
  • 1 cup ice
  • 1 scoop chocolate protein powder

You should blend all these things and enjoy!

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ALDI Low Carb Snacks List – Ketogenic Diet Snack Food Ideas

It’s no secret that I’m a HUGE ALDI fan. I’ve shared a low carb shopping list already, and I decided to explore the ALDI aisles for low carb snacks to share with you. Make sure to always check the packaging for ingredients and macros. Hidden sugars can creep their way into surprising products which shouldn’t include sugar.

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This is what I found in my local store in Melbourne, Australia. Your store is likely to have different brands and price. I hope to inspire you with example items to find and then explore your own ALDI for low carb finds that fit your own macros.

ALDI Low Carb Snacks List

Nuts

There are so many nut options. From small packaged almonds, perfect for keeping in your bag to baking nuts and bulk salted or roasted nuts. All make excellent low carb snacks.

Seeds

Chia, Pepita and Sunflower seeds are also great ALDI low carb snack finds. I have Chia Seeds most days and they are a great fiber inclusion when you’re on a low carb diet.

Bottled Snacks

Search through the bottles for low carb snacks such as:

  • Asparagus
  • Olives
  • Peppers
  • Cucumber
  • Gerkins
  • Pickles
  • Sundried Tomatoes
  • Artichokes

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Tuna

Canned tuna, sardines or other fish can be whipped up into a quick low carb snack with a dollop or two of mayo or sour cream and a shake of salt.

Go for unflavoured and unsweetened varieties with as few ingredients as possible.

Jerky

Make sure you check very carefully for added sugars and flavors with jerky. You may be lucky and find a natural unsweetened bag of jerky.

Your best bet is to avoid BBQ and flavored varieties and go for original flavored jerky instead.

Deli Meats

Packaged deli type meats such as sliced turkey, chicken, salami or even smoked salmon make a delicious low carb snack.

You could enjoy it as is or wrapped around a pickle, cucumber or celery or even spread with cream cheese and rolled up.

My ALDI even has salami stix at the register which make an easy snack on the go.

Vegetables

You could enjoy a half (or whole) avocado, just topped with a couple of shakes of salt.

There’s also the option of veggie sticks and dips – of which there are loads of options at ALDI.

Dairy

There are so many options when it comes to snacking with dairy, here are some ideas:

  • Cheese – grated or sliced
  • Boccocini
  • Feta
  • Brie
  • Yogurt
  • Halloumi

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Berries

Fresh or frozen strawberries, raspberries and blueberries can be enjoyed on their own or topped with a generous swirl of whipped cream.

Just be aware that even though berries are the lowest carb fruit, the carbs add up quickly! So, a couple of berries a day is perfectly fine.

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Salted Dark Chocolate Ganache

ganache:

1/2 oz unsweetened baking chocolate (OR a very dark chocolate, at least 80%)
1 tsp granulated sugar substitute (omit if using a dark/sweetened chocolate)
2-4 tbsp heavy cream

Finely chop chocolate and place in heatproof bowl.

Add sweetener to cream and heat until close to boiling (30-45 seconds in the microwave should do the trick since it’s such a small amount) and sweetener is totally dissolved.

Pour 2 tbsp of the cream mixture over chopped chocolate.

Let stand for 2-3 minutes then gently stir with a spatula until chocolate is fully melted and incorporated. Add more cream if the ganache is too thick or looks lumpy.

Let cool for 10 minutes stirring occasionally.

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MACROS

127 cal per cookie
10.6g Total Fat
4.1g Net Carbs
5.4g Total Carbs
1.3g Fiber
1g Sugar
3.7g Protein