High-Protein Snacks for the Office: 10 Ideas That Need No Fridge
The 3 pm slump usually ends at the vending machine. A drawer stocked with protein snacks ends it better: these ten keep for days at room temperature and bring 10–25 g protein each.
Written by Velion Physique. Working in the fitness industry since 2019, with five German trainer licences including Medical Fitness Training (A) and Back Training (A).
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1. Canned tuna or salmon with crackers
A small can (80–120 g drained) with wholegrain crackers. Roughly 20–25 g protein.
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2. Beef or turkey jerky
A 50 g bag. Roughly 15–20 g protein. Check the salt content.
3. Roasted chickpeas
A 40 g handful. Roughly 8 g protein, plus fibre.
4. Roasted edamame
A 40 g handful. Roughly 15 g protein.
5. Almonds or peanuts
30 g. Roughly 6–8 g protein – measure, they are calorie-dense.
6. Protein bar with real food ingredients
Pick one with at least 15 g protein and under 10 g sugar. Roughly 15–20 g protein. Or make your own: homemade protein bars.
7. Shelf-stable milk or soy milk carton
A 500 ml UHT carton. Roughly 16–17 g protein.
8. Pumpkin seeds
30 g. Roughly 9 g protein.
9. Hard cheese stick
Parmesan or mountain cheese keeps a day out of the fridge. 30 g: roughly 10 g protein.
10. Wholegrain rice cakes with peanut butter
Two cakes, one tablespoon peanut butter. Roughly 8 g protein.
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Protein values are approximate and vary by brand and portion. Always cook meat, fish and eggs thoroughly. If you have a medical condition or food allergy, check with a doctor or dietitian before changing your diet.
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