Two hard-boiled eggs
snack · 10 min · 13 g protein · ~160 kcal
From the Sunday batch, with salt and pepper.
Eggs
High Protein Paleo Snacks
Fruit and nuts are the default Paleo snack and they are mostly fat and carbohydrate. If you are training, these are the ones that count.
Tips that make these work
- Cook extra chicken at dinner specifically to eat cold tomorrow
- Read jerky labels — most supermarket versions contain sugar and soy
- Two boiled eggs is 13g of protein for almost nothing
Protein-forward snacks
Beef jerky + fruit
snack · 10 min · 20 g protein · ~260 kcal
Check the label for sugar and soy; pair with an apple.
Beef jerky (no added sugar), Apples
Tuna on cucumber rounds
snack · 10 min · 22 g protein · ~200 kcal
Half a can of tuna spooned onto thick cucumber slices.
Canned tuna, Cucumber
Leftover chicken strips
snack · 10 min · 30 g protein · ~190 kcal
Sliced cold roast chicken from the Sunday batch.
Chicken breast
Frequently asked questions
- What is the highest protein Paleo snack?
- Cold roast chicken or beef jerky, both around 20 to 30 grams per serving.
- Can I have Greek yoghurt on Paleo?
- No, it is dairy. Boiled eggs and jerky are the closest high-protein substitutes.
Keep planning
- High Protein Paleo Meal PlanA high-protein Paleo meal plan built for training days, with protein-forward meals, a grocery list and prep routine.
- Easy Paleo SnacksSimple Paleo snacks that need no cooking: fruit and nuts, boiled eggs, vegetables and dips, and portable options.
- Paleo Snacks for WorkPortable Paleo snacks for the office: no fridge required, no mess, no smell, and enough protein to be worth eating.
- High Protein Paleo BreakfastPaleo breakfasts with 25g of protein or more, built from eggs, meat and fish rather than dairy or protein powder.