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Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD

Enjoy these protein-packed snacks that can help you feel full and meet your nutritional needs. With at least 7 grams of protein per serving, these snacks are satisfying choices for when in-between meal hunger strikes. Plus, they showcase ingredients like berries, eggs, nuts and seeds which have anti-inflammatory properties that can help relieve bothersome symptoms of inflammation. This includes mental fog, digestive issues and weakened immune system, to name a few. Recipes like our Pizza Pistachios and Easy Black Bean Dip are tasty and healthy snacks you have to try.

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This tuna spread recipe is a healthy twist on tuna salad and uses avocado and Greek yogurt in place of mayonnaise. Serve it on cucumber slices, butter lettuce leaves or whole-grain crackers.

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Nutritional yeast mimics the flavor of cheese, lending a pizza-like flavor to these playful spiced pistachios.

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This creamy bean dip is great for a party or picnic. Smoked paprika and ground chipotles add a robust, earthy flavor, but you can also use regular paprika and cayenne if you don't have the other spices on hand.

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With fruity undertones and a slight cumin taste, Aleppo pepper gives this healthy protein snack some satisfying flavor.

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Spicy seasonings add a bit of zing to roasted nuts for an appetizer that's perfect for any occasion.

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Crunchy sunflower seeds add delicious flavor to this simple, light meal or snack of cottage cheese dressed up with raspberries and honey.

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Whir up frozen bananas into an "ice cream" without the cream! Peanut butter adds a natural swirl of flavor for a sweet and satisfying dessert with no added sugar.

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This small snack packs a nutrient punch--it's loaded with protein, heart-healthy fats, vitamins and minerals to make eating healthy easy and yummy.

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Add zing to convenient frozen edamame with easy homemade seasoning. You'll have leftover ginger salt—try a sprinkle on steamed or roasted veggies.

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This yogurt parfait makes a great snack for after school but it's also a nice healthy dessert choice for after dinner. It's light, fresh, and full of fruit, and you'll love the contrast of crunchy toasted nuts in each spoonful.

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Grinding up the everything bagel seasoning in a spice grinder will help it adhere to the almonds.

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For all the flavor of a classic PB&J without the added sugar, just reach for the real deal—fresh fruit. You still get a little natural sweetness and enough juiciness to combat peanut butter's stick-factor, plus some extra fiber. Padma Lakshmi—who shared this recipe when she guest-edited EatingWell Magazine—loves a combo of peanut butter and pomegranate arils (and her Instagram followers went crazy for it too), but you can replicate the formula with whatever nut butter and fruit you love.

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Cottage cheese topped with crunchy bell pepper and sweet tomato makes for a satisfying afternoon snack or pair it with hearty whole-grain crackers for a light lunch.

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When you prepare spaghetti squash, don't throw away the seeds! You can turn them into a crunchy, healthy snack to enjoy on their own or sprinkled over a salad.

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A fun twist on a tuna salad sandwich. This Tuna Salad & Crackers recipe uses wheat crackers instead of bread!

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This satisfying peanut butter-banana toast gets a sprinkle of cinnamon for an extra flavor boost.

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Add a little spice to your day by topping a protein-rich egg with hot sauce. It's a simple snack to help power you through your day.