5 High Protein Snacks That Take Minutes to Make

Kathleen Spangler
Oct 7
2 min read

Back in January 2025, I hit almost a year of working out every single day. Didn’t miss one. But the scale stopped caring. My weight stalled for weeks, and honestly, it was frustrating.

My husband finally said the obvious: my workouts were solid, but my diet? Not so much.

I wasn’t looking for some crash diet or a plan that makes life miserable. I wanted something I could actually stick with. Something that lets me have ice cream with my kids or chips on Friday night without losing my mind. Weight Watchers fit the bill. The app makes tracking easy, I can see my macros, and hitting protein is simple, important for me since strength training is my jam.

Now, let’s be real. I’m 38, a full-time working mom with two kids, a dog, a cat, and a husband who thinks groceries magically appear in the fridge. I graze. I need snacks. And if it takes more than a couple of minutes, it’s not happening.

Here’s what actually works for me—high protein, low fuss, and Weight Watchers friendly:

1. Cottage Cheese + Strawberries - 12G Protein

Low-fat or non-fat cottage cheese. Strawberries. Done. Creamy, sweet, filling. No nonsense.

High protein snack: cottage cheese and strawberries

2. Greek Yogurt Bowl - 17G Protein

Non-fat vanilla Greek yogurt, fruit, a little granola, and a sprinkle of chocolate chips. Feels like dessert without blowing points.

3. Power Balls - 4G Protein

Rolled oats, honey, Lily’s chocolate chips, unsweetened coconut, powdered peanut butter. Roll them into balls, stash in the fridge, and grab one when you need a protein hit.

4. Veggies + Garlic Hummus - 6G Protein

Snap peas are my go-to. Any raw veggie works. Garlic hummus makes it taste like more effort than it is. Crunchy, filling, zero drama.

High protein snack: hummus and vegetables

5. Hard-Boiled Eggs + Hot Sauce - 12G Protein

Cheap, fast, protein-packed. I boil a batch at the start of the week and add hot sauce so they’re not boring.

All of these are lower in points but pack serious protein. They take minutes to prep, keep me full, and let me eat like a human without feeling deprived.

Mom life doesn’t leave time for complicated snacks. These five are my go-to because they work. No BS, just food that keeps me fueled and sane.