Protein Power

Let's face it - 3pm rolls around and you're hungry...maybe even on the verge of hangry. Everyone needs to snack mid afternoon and it's about the time when you start to crave something sweet. Either you cave in or you wait too long and become soooo hungry, making it impossible to eat the way you desire.

The key - prepare, prepare, prepare. I know, it's not as exciting as some flashy new fad that keeps you hungry for 6 hours straight (side note - this doesn't really exist...). Enter the ever powerful partner - protein. Protein (plus a little fat) keep your blood sugars stable and will keep you going for hours to come. 

Here are my top 10 protein powered snacks:

• Cheese Plate (my personal favorite)

• Cottage cheese and radishes

• Plain/Greek yogurt with cinnamon and slivered almonds

• Carrots and hummus

• Larabar or equivalent

• Ants on a log

• Mixed nuts

• Turkey Roll-Ups

• Hard boiled egg with cheese

• Jerky with crackers

• Cream cheese roll ups

  

What's your go-to protein packed afternoon snack? Leave it below to inspire us all!