Snack recipes

A good snack combines protein and fat (nuts, hummus, cheese, yoghurt) or fruit and veg with a little nut butter. These recipes do exactly that – for work, on the go or after exercise.

A good snack combines protein and fat (nuts, hummus, cheese, yoghurt) or veg and fruit with a little nut butter (apple with almond butter, carrots with hummus). You won't find shop-bought bars with hidden sugar here.

• Coconut protein bars with chocolate (no-bake) – 190 kcal
• Quick banana and oat cookies – 180 kcal
• Vegan almond butter date bites – 210 kcal
• Vegan vanilla no-bake fudge – 294 kcal
• Vegetarian millet and veg patties for the lunchbox with peas and cheese – 325 kcal
• Vegan peanut butter and date snack – 240 kcal
• Keto parmesan crisps with herbs – 300 kcal
• High-protein quark with honey and walnuts – 280 kcal
• Chocolate quark slices – 210 kcal
• Keto salmon and avocado rolls – 420 kcal
• High-protein apple and cinnamon cookies with oats and quark – 274 kcal
• Low-carb prawn and pepper stir-fry – 240 kcal
• Keto salmon and avocado rolls – 410 kcal
• Vegan cassava fries with truffle dip – 520 kcal
• Keto cucumber bites with smoked trout and dill cream cheese – 152 kcal
• Low-carb salmon and cucumber rolls – 250 kcal
• High-protein raspberry skyr with chia seeds – 290 kcal
• Baked cinnamon bananas with crunchy walnut topping – 310 kcal
• Crispy halloumi sticks with mango chilli dip – 420 kcal
• Vegan crispy chickpea and rosemary crackers – 310 kcal
• Avocado toast with egg and smoked salmon – 620 kcal
• Vegan high-fibre linseed crispbread – 180 kcal
• Vegan dark chia seed crispbread with avocado dip – 350 kcal
• Vegetarian feta and courgette fritters – 320 kcal

Frequently asked questions

Should I snack at all?

It depends on your daily rhythm. If your main meals are well planned, you usually don't need snacks. If you have long working days or need lots of energy between workouts: yes, but with protein and not from a vending machine.

What should I snack on before exercise?

Banana with almond butter, skyr with berries or a small handful of dates and nuts. Eat 30–60 minutes beforehand, about 100–200 kcal with a mix of fast and slow carbs.

How much protein per snack?

10–20 g of protein is a good guide – for example 200 g of skyr, 50 g of almonds, 30 g of cheese or a protein shake.

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