6 Fun High Protein Ready to Eat Trail Snacks
Hiking is an endurance sport, especially if you’re getting some serious miles and elevation in! Hitting the trail can exert a lot of energy, so properly fueling is key. One of the ways to do that is ensuring you being along snacks with enough protein.
Protein is an essential component of a healthy diet. It is comprised of chemical building blocks known as amino acids, which are used by your body to repair and build muscles and bones, synthesize hormones and enzymes, and function as an energy source.
But snacks are also one of the most fun and exciting parts of hiking adventures! You can meet the goals, feel good and still eat fun, convenient foods. So, I’ve complied this list of 6 high protein and FUN snacks to pack for your next trek!
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1. Epic Venison Bar
Definitely a trail snack you can feel good about! Each 37 g bar comes in at 130 calories 0g of sugar 1g carbs 12g of protein and 9g of fat. These are a unique product. I will say the texture takes some getting used to, it’s a ground meat jerky product. I’ve made jerky like this and it has a little softer bite and may be a bit on the dry side. The ingredient list is very simple too. The company makes bars and meat strips out of a variety of proteins, including chicken, bison, and beef, the venison happens to be the highest protein count. The chicken sriracha is very tasty if wild game is not your jam!
Ingredients: grass fed venison, sea salt, encapsulated lactic acid (not derived from milk), water, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and celery powder.
2. Lenny and Larry The Complete Cookie Chocolate Chip
Who doesn’t love a chocolate chip cookie? You won’t believe this one has 16g of plant protein! 420 calories 12g of fat, 59g carbs 10g fiber and 25g sugar. Each cookie is technically half a serving but you’ll need the extra fuel when you’re tearing up the trail or have a snack troll demanding their toll along for the ride. The company makes other cookies as well, the snickerdoodle is also fabulous!
Ingredients: enriched wheat flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid) Protein Blend ( vital wheat gluten, pea protein, rice protein),chicory root fiber, semi-sweet Chocolate Chips (unsweetened chocolate, sugar, cocoa butter, dextrose, natural vanilla extract), Cane Sugar, Invert sugar, vegetable glycerine, Palm Fruit Oil, SunflowerLecithin, Natural Flavor, Baking Soda, Salt, Xanthan Gum, Gagarin Gum.
3. The Only Bean Crunchy Roasted Edamame
Edamame packs a protein punch and these snack packs offer it in a crunchy shelf stable option, with three different flavor options: Sea Salt, Sriracha, and Buffalo. Each variety offers 11g of protein. Carbs come in at 2g for the Sea Salt and 3g for the Sriracha and Buffalo. Each provides 4g of fiber, Calorie count is slightly varied from flavor to flavor. The sea salt is the lowest at 100 calories, Sriracha 117 calories and Buffalo 122 calories.
The ingredients are as follows:
Sea Salt: Edamame (Soybean), Sea Salt, Soybean Oil
Sriracha: Edamame (Soybean), Soybean Oil, Salt, Garlic Powder, Chili Powder, Sugar, Onion Powder, Pepper Extract, Sweet Pepper Powder, Citric Acid
Buffalo: Edamame (Soybean), Buffalo City Roasted Wing Flavor (Cayenne Pepper, Distilled Vinegar, Garlic, Yeast Extract, Citric Acid, Paprika Extract, Natural Non-Dairy Butter), Soybean Oil.
4. Simply Protein Bars
If you’re looking for something plant based and low in sugar these crispy bars may be the treat you’re seeking! Available in three mouthwatering flavors Lemon Coconut, Peanut Butter Chocolate, and Dark Chocolate Almond (the Dark Chocolate Almond is my favorite) Super crispy and a fantastic texture for a protein bar. They offer 12g od protein, 2g of sugar and 7g of fiber. The Lemon Coconut comes in at 150 calories, the Dark Chocolate Almond 160 calories, and Peanut Butter Chocolate 170 calories.
Ingredients are as follows:
Lemon Coconut Ingredients: soy protein crisps (soy protein isolate, tapioca starch, sea salt) chicory root fiber, toasted coconut, oats, vegetable glycerin, cashew butter (dry-roasted cashews, sunflower oil), flaxseeds, brown rice crisps(brown rice) cane sugar, natural flavors, sunflower oil blend [sunflower oil, antioxidants (mixed tocopherols, rosemary extract)], sea salt.
Peanut Butter Chocolate Ingredients: soy protein crisps (soy protein isolate, tapioca starch, sea salt) peanuts, chicory root fiber, vegetable glycerin, unsweetened chocolate, brown rice crisps(brown rice) natural peanut butter, cane sugar, sunflower oil blend [sunflower oil, antioxidants (mixed tocopherols, rosemary extract)], natural flavors, sea salt.
Dark Chocolate Almond Ingredients: soy protein crisps (soy protein isolate, tapioca starch, sea salt) chicory root fiber, almonds, unsweetened chocolate, vegetable glycerin, almond butter (almonds, semi-sweet chocolate chips (cane sugar, unsweetened chocolate, cocoa butter), brown rice crisps(brown rice), cocoa powder, oats, natural flavors, sunflower oil blend [sunflower oil, antioxidants (mixed tocopherols, rosemary extract)], sea salt.
5. Core Power Chocolate Protein Shake
It’s that tasty chocolate milk taste that every kid loved, elevated with a big protein punch! With 26g protein 240 calories 26g of sugar 2 g dietary fiber this lovely shake is easy to drink and fuel up. If you’re looking for even more protein, the Elite version of this product offers 42g of protein in just one bottle. These are great first thing in the morning if you have a hard time eating like I do.
Ingredients: filtered lowfat grade A milk, cane sugar, honey, alkalized cocoa, contains less than 1% of natural flavors, sodium polyphosphate, lactase enzyme, carrageenan, vitamin a palmitate, vitamin D3
6. Reup Apple Pie Collagen Protein Smoothie
This ready to eat smoothie pouch is dairy free, has 12g protein, real fruit and vegetables as ingredients. It has no added sugar, just a little maple syrup to sweeten it up! This snack also offers 10g of collagen which supports bones, joints skin and nails. Adaptogen lions mane fruits veggies and healthy fats. Lions mane really eases that anxious energy for me. With 8g of fat, 11g sugar, and 2g of fiber, and 180 calories per pouch. I love it for the convenience and simple ingredients.
Ingredients: Apple, Sweet Potato, Banana, Almond Butter, Collagen, Grade A Maple Syrup, Virgin Flaxseed Oil, Lions Mane Mushroom, Cinnamon.
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