31 high-protein snacks

Keep these nutty chicken satay strips in the fridge for a healthy choice when you're peckish. The chicken is served with cucumber and sweet chilli sauce

Make your own homemade protein bars for a post-workout boost. They're made with protein powder, bananas, nut butter and a blend of seeds

These mini Italian omelettes, with butternut squash and cheese, are baked in individual cases ready to be packed up for a picnic

Make tasty protein balls using oats, protein powder, flaxseed and cinnamon to enjoy post-exercise and replenish your protein stores.

Turn a one-egg omelette into a wrap and slather on some salsa for a low-carb alternative to a flatbread or sandwich. A quick and easy vegetarian snack

Looking for a tasty protein fix after a workout, or a lunch that will fill you up? Try a tuna and egg Niçoise pot, delivering 30g of protein per portion

Use leftover chicken or buy it ready-cooked for these speedy protein pots. The chicken is combined with spiced lentils and tomatoes and topped with tzatziki

These protein pots feature steak with a tasty Japanese twist served with wholegrain rice and a zing of sushi ginger. Rustle them up in less than 20 minutes

Try cooking tofu in an air fryer. Coated in breadcrumbs flavoured with garlic and paprika, enjoy it as a snack with your favourite dip or to accompany a main meal

Make these nifty wraps with avocado mayo as a great low-carb, high-protein lunch. They're packed with omega-3-rich tuna and boast three of your five-a-day

This recipe makes four large muffin-shaped bakes which you can eat over two days. Serve with slaw, salad or cooked vegetables for a healthy lunch option

Get a boost of protein with eggs stuffed with basil and Kalamata olives. They'd work as a tasty lunch alongside a salad as well as being a healthy vegetarian snack

A 5-minute filler to keep you going until dinner. This low-fat lettuce cup with a touch of spice is a super simple snack that has all the flavours of Coronation chicken

Thread crunchy cucumber and juicy prawns onto skewers to make elegant canapés - perfect for an al fresco dinner party

These bite-sized lettuce cups are packed with fresh Asian flavours such as lemongrass and chilli - perfect as a light starter or canapés

Healthy and packed with summer flavours, these paprika-spiked prawn skewers are based on pintxos - the Basque version of tapas

Open sandwiches mean you use less bread, but can pile on plenty of topping, in this case Coronation-spiced lean turkey with crisp salad

The perfect Asian-inspired pre-dinner nibble, perfect for a Christmas get-together with friends

The picnic classic gets a healthy makeover - two thirds of the fat is knocked off by using lentils and lean pork and baking instead of frying

Perfect as a snack, miso adds a deep savoury flavour to these low-calorie eggs. Try them served on salad for a quick and tasty lunch, or as a starter

These little omelettes – called frittatine in Italian – make a wonderful appetizer

Enjoy these lighter flapjacks, with minimal natural sugars and no butter. They’re a great way to restore after exercise, or to pack into a lunchbox

These savoury pancake wraps are a real hit with children and make a great, speedy snack