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Snacks for Athletes
We all love to snack, but we may not always make the best decisions. That is why we have a list of great protein snacks to carry with you. From protein bars to jerky, these snacks will help you stay healthy and satisfied.
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Thinkthin High Protein Bars in Creamy Peanut Butter
These gluten-free and guilt-free bars contain 20 grams of protein and substitute sugar with lower-calorie sugar alcohols. A chewy, nutritious bar that helps satisfy your hunger throughout the day. thinkproducts.com
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Detour Simple in Salted Caramel Cookie Dough
A post-workout pick-me-up in the form of a bar. Featuring smooth caramel and a soft cookie-dough-flavored filling, it’ll help you recover faster after exercise with 20 grams of protein in each low-sugar bar. detourbar.com
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Quest Bars in S'Mores
Put all the flavor of your favorite summer campfire treat in your pocket. A blend of milk and whey isolates give these bars 20 grams of protein at only 180 calories. Plus, stevia and erythritol keep the sugar and carb content low. questnutrition.com
SEE ALSO: 7 Low-Calorie Snacks to Binge On
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PowerBar ProteinPlus in Lemon Poppy Seed Pound Cake
With reduced sugar (only 3 grams), low net carbs (2 to 3 grams), and 20 grams of protein, this light, new flavor of PowerBar will quell the hangry on contact. It’s also gluten-free and has no artificial flavors or colors. powerbar.com
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Luna Bars in Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate Chunk
Dark chocolate adds a healthy twist to help you stay on track. A blend of soy protein isolate, organic rolled oats, and organic peanut butter makes up the bar’s 8 grams of protein and only 5 grams of sugar. clifbar.com
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Clif Nut Butter Bar in Chocolate Hazelnut Butter
A dollop of organic nut butter is tucked into the center of this delicious bar. And although it’s a little higher in carbs, pea- and brown-rice protein plus rolled oats aid your energy stores for the long haul. clifbar.com
SEE ALSO: 5 Healthy, Muscle-Building Snacks
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OhYeah! One Bars in Birthday Cake
It’s your birthday party every day when you have these sweet-tooth satisfiers. With only 1 gram of sugar, OhYeah! bars use whey and milk-protein isolates to deliver 21 grams of protein and 220 calories per serving. vitaminshoppe.com
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GoMacro in Protein Purity
These chewy organic, gluten-, nut-, and soy-free bars supply 10 grams of clean, organic sprouted- brown-rice protein. Plus, sunflower-seed butter and flax sprouts keep you satiated. gomacro.com
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Kind Strong & Kind in Roasted Jalapeno
This soy- and dairy-free bar has a savory flavor that will wake up your taste buds. It has 10 grams of protein from wholesome ingredients such as whole almonds, pumpkin seeds, and pea crisps with a satisfying crunch in every bite. kindsnacks.com
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Krave Jerky in Basil Citrus
This turkey jerky is infused with citrus and basil, leaving the final product bursting with flavor that is both sweet and crisp. Grabbing a pouch will provide you with two servings offering up 18 grams of protein per bag. vitaminshoppe.com
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Vermont Smoke and Cure Beef & Pork Stick in Chipotle
Made without preservatives and with real ingredients such as lean beef, lean pork, chipotle peppers, and garlic, this savory blend gives you a satisfying boost with 6 grams of protein, 0 grams of sugar, and 230 milligrams of sodium in just 80 calories per serving. vtsmokeandcure.com
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Chef's Cut Jerk Real Chicken Jerky Honey Barbeque
Totally tender all-white chicken breast that’s gluten- and nitrate-free. Each tangy and sweet serving provides 12 grams of protein at only 80 calories—giving you all the perks of a BBQ without the guilt. chefscutrealjerky.com
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Epic Provisions in Beef Habanero Cherry Bar
The unique pairing of cherries and habanero peppers gives this bar the perfect taste of sweet and spicy that exactly complements the 100% organic grass-fed beef. This Paleo-friendly snack has 13 grams of protein, 240 milligrams sodium, and 190 calories. epicbar.com
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