4 High-Protein Snack Recipes To Make At Home

Easy High-Protein Snack Recipes: After a long day at work or your daily gym workouts, you often feel hungry. While you can wait for dinner, you give in to your hunger and opt for an unhealthy snack. This junk food will neither keep you full nor make you feel good about yourself. In today's fast-paced world, maintaining your energy levels and supporting a healthy body often comes down to these smart fueling choices. All these ready-to-eat snacks are often filled with hidden sugars and unhealthy fats. The best, healthiest, and most cost-effective way you snack is to prepare them at home! Let’s dive in to find the steps for high-protein snack recipes at home that you can indulge in guilt-free!

4 High-Protein Snack Recipes

Are you someone who loves snacking but also wants to munch on something healthy? Make these high-protein snack recipes at home this year to curb your mid-day cravings! 

Sprouts Tikki

These moong sprout tikkis are an excellent source of plant-based protein. This is also rich in fibre, so perfect to snack on or have as appetisers. 

Ingredients

• 1 cup sprouted moong (whole green gram)

• 3 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania)

• 3 tbsp chopped mint leaves (phudina)

• 1/4 cup besan (Bengal gram flour)

• Salt according to taste

• A pinch asafoetida (hing)

• 2 tsp green chilli paste

• 1 tsp oil for greasing and cooking

Instructions

1. Blend sprouted moong with 2 tbsp water into a smooth paste.

2. Transfer the paste into a bowl. Next, add coriander, mint leaves, besan (gram flour), salt, asafoetida, and green chilli paste. Mix this thoroughly.

3. Divide the mixture into 6 equal portions. Shape each portion into a small, flat, round tikki (about 2 inches wide).

4. Heat up a non-stick tava. Cook each tikki using only a little oil per side until both sides are golden brown.

5. You can serve these hot sprouts tikki immediately with green chutney.

Zesty Chickpea Salad

Indulge in a delicious snack with this chickpea salad recipe. A plant-based protein powerhouse, chickpeas are rich in complex carbohydrates and fibre, offering you sustained energy without spiking your blood sugar levels.

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups or 240-250 grams Chickpeas, rinsed and drained.

• 1/4 cup Chopped Red Onion.

• 1/4 cup Chopped Bell Pepper (any colour).

• 1 tbsp Olive Oil.

• 1 tbsp Lemon Juice (or lime juice).

• 1 tsp Ground Cumin.

• Salt and pepper to taste.

• 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley or Coriander, chopped.

Instructions

1. In a bowl, lightly mash about 1/4 of the chickpeas with a fork. 

2. Next, add the remaining whole chickpeas, chopped red onion, and bell pepper.

3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, cumin, salt, and pepper to create the dressing for your salad.

4. Pour the dressing over the chickpea mixture.

5. Mix well, garnish with fresh parsley/coriander, and serve immediately or chill for later.

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Mixed Sprouts Chaat

This mixed sprouts chaat recipe will give you a vibrant, tangy, and crunchy salad! It is a powerhouse of easily digestible plant protein and fibre, ensuring long-lasting energy for you to continue the hustle!

Ingredients

• 1 cup Mixed Sprouts (moong, moth, chana, etc.), steamed or lightly boiled.

• 1/2 cup Finely Chopped Vegetables (cucumber, tomato, onion).

• 1/4 cup Pomegranate Seeds (optional, for crunch).

• 1 tbsp Lemon Juice.

• 1/2 tsp Chaat Masala.

• Salt and black pepper to taste.

• 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves, chopped.

 Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine the steamed sprouts, along with the chopped cucumber, tomato, and onion.

2. Next, you need to add in the pomegranate seeds, chaat masala, salt, and pepper to your bowl.

3. Now, you need to pour the lemon juice all over the mixture.

4. Toss everything gently until well combined.

5. To finish off this dish, garnish it with fresh coriander leaves and enjoy!

Paneer Tikka 

Love having paneer tikka for snacks? Here is the perfect recipe to make healthy, nutritious paneer tikka at home! 

Ingredients

• 150g Paneer, cut into 1-inch cubes.

• 2 tbsp Thick Plain Yoghurt or Greek yoghurt.

• 1 tsp Ginger-Garlic Paste.

• 1/2 tsp Red Chilli Powder.

• 1/2 tsp Coriander Powder.

• 1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder.

• 1/4 tsp Garam Masala.

• Salt to taste.

• 1/2 tsp Oil.

Instructions

1. In a bowl, mix the yoghurt, ginger-garlic paste, and all the spices (chilli powder, coriander, turmeric, garam masala, salt) together. 

2. Next, add the paneer cubes to the mixture and gently coat them. Let this sit for 5 to 10 minutes.

3. To air fry this, set the temperature at 200°C for 8-10 minutes. Remember to flip them halfway.

4. Serve hot with a squeeze of lemon!

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This year, eat healthy, nutritious food by making these high-protein snack recipes at home!

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