Need something naughty but keep missing your macros? Our protein snack hacks will ensure that you get something delicious but also get a high dose of protein so you don’t ruin your gym gains.
Protein Snack Hacks
Brownies: Bulk’s Vegan Protein Brownie
Craving some chocolatey indulgence but don’t want to derail your diet? Bulk’s brownie bars are the perfect solution – packing in 15g of plant-based protein, they’re tasty, delicious AND good for you!
Made with real dark chocolate, the brownie’s are soft-baked for an irresistible texture. They’re suitable for vegans and, being sweetened with a mixture of oat syrup, date syrup, and brown sugar, contain no artificial ingredients. Plus, alongside their original double chocolate flavour they’ve just added peanut butter to the mix and even have two ‘blondie’ versions if you prefer white chocolate.
Macros:
- Calories – 227
- Protein – 15g
- Carbs (of which sugars) – 25g (11g)
- Fat (of which saturates) – 7g (3g)
Ingredients:
Pea Protein, Vegetable Glycerine, Hydrolysed Wheat Protein, Oat Syrup, Dark Chocolate Chips (9%) (Cocoa Mass, Sugar, Emulsifier ( Soy Lecithin), Flavouring), Wheat Flour ( Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamine), Brown Sugar, Olive Oil, Cocoa Powder, Date Syrup, Soy Protein, Coconut Oil, Gum Acacia, Salt, Raising Agent (Sodium Bicarbonate), Flavouring.
Nutritional info based on double chocolate flavour
Sugary Cereal: Surreal’s Frosted Cereal
There’s a reason we talk about Surreal a lot here at Gymfluencers – we totally addicted to their high-protein, low-sugar and super nostalgic cereal! It’d be impossible to choose just one of the flavours as a favourite but, if your craving a traditional sugar-coated taste, it’s their frosted hoops I’d recommend.
The cereal does, however, come in 3 other varieties – the cinnamon, cocoa and peanut butter are all equally delicious. As the brand says on their website: No tigers were hurt in the making of this Surreal, but with 0g sugar, 5g net carbs, 13g protein per serving, Tony’s feelings might well have been!
Macros (per 30g serving):
- Calories – 116
- Protein – 12.5g
- Carbs (of which sugars) – 10.2g (0.4g)
- Fat (of which saturates) – 4.6g (1g)
Ingredients:
Soy Protein Isolate, Tapioca Starch, Sunflower Oil, Inulin (from blue agave), Calcium Carbonate, Frosted Flavour Sweeteners (Stevia, Erythritol), Isomaltooligosaccharide, MCT Oil, Salt.
Nutritional info based on the frosted flavour
Cake slice: Lo-dough’s DoMiracle Cake Bars
Some occasions call for cake but what happens if you’re trying to watch you’re calories too? Well, Lo-dough’s Cake Bars taste just like the real thing but are MUCH better for you. Their bars are low calorie, low-sugar and high-fibre, meaning you can enjoy their cremé-filled decadence totally guilt free!
Described as ‘witchcraft’ by adoring fans, the bars have plenty of rave reviews. In our opinion the only problem is that with 3 mouthwatering flavours available, including double chocolate fudge, lemon drizzle and caramel crunch, your spoilt for choice when that craving for a mid-afternoon snack hits!
Macros:
- Calories – 143
- Protein – 2.7g
- Carbs (of which sugars) – 24g (1.2g)
- Fat (of which saturates) – 5.4g (4.4g)
Ingredients:
Low Sugar Caramel (Oligofructose, Humectant (Glycerol), Palm Kernel (RSPO certified), Water, Butter (MILK), Palm Oil (RSPO certified), Emulsifiers (Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, Sorbitan Tristearate, Rapeseed Lecithin), Gelling Agent (Pectin), Salt), Soluble Corn Fibre, Humectant (Glycerol), Water, Dark Chocolate Flavour Coating (Sweeteners (Isomalt, Sucralose), Palm Oil (RSPO certified), Fat Reduced Cocoa Powder, Emulsifiers (SOYA Lecithin, Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate)), Sweetener (Erythritol), WHEAT Fibre, Dried EGG White, Stabilisers (E464, Locust Bean Gum, Xanthan Gum), Tapioca Starch, Potato Fibre, Natural Flavourings, Raising Agents (Monocalcium Phosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Carbonates), Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate, Ascorbic Acid), Colour (Ammonia Caramel), Konjac Flour, Psyllium Husk Powder, Salt.
Nutritional info based on chocolate fudge flavour
Chocolate Biscuits: Protein Works Protein Grazers
It’s pretty common to want something sweet when you’re in the office and 3 o’clock hits. Why not try boosting your afternoon slump with the Protein Works new protein grazers? These tea-time treats are a total win-win; they’re healthier than you’re typical chocolate biscuit AND a fun alternative to a traditional protein bar.
Both the salted caramel crunch and double chocolate chip flavours come in individually wrapped packs of 2 biscuits making them perfect for portion control – otherwise we’d probably demolish the entire box in one serving and it also makes them great to have on-the-go!
Macros (per 2 biscuit pack)
- Calories – 199
- Protein – 11g
- Carbs (of which sugars) – 22 (3.9g)
- Fat (of which saturates) – 8.9g (5.3g)
Ingredients:
Milk Chocolate with Sweetener (36%) (Sweetener: Maltitol; Cocoa Butter, Whole Milk Powder, Cocoa Mass, Emulsifier: Sunflower Lecithin; Natural Vanilla Flavouring), Soy Protein Crisps (Soy Protein Isolate, Tapioca Starch, Sea Salt), Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Palm Oil, Chicory Root Fibre, Sweetener: Maltitol, Sugar, Humectant: Glycerol, Flavourings, Fat Reduced Cocoa Powder, Sea Salt (1%), Raising Agents (Disodium Diphosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate), Emulsifier: Soy Lecithi
Nutritional info based on the salted caramel crunch flavour
Millionaire Shortbread: Mountain Joe’s Protein Millionaire
A chunky chocolate coating, cream caramel centre and buttery biscuit base – we couldn’t dream up a more heavenly combination than this. The good news is Mountain Joe’s deliver all this and more in their Protein Millionaire Shortbread. The truly decadent slice tastes just like one you’d find in a bakery – even better if you ask us since it had the added benefit of being sugar-free!
Even better is that the bars don’t just come in classic chocolate caramel – they also have TWO white chocolate versions, one’s a sweeter alternative to the standard bar and the other’s got a fruity, raspberry twist.
Macros:
- Calories – 191
- Protein – 13g
- Carbs (of which sugars) – 15 (1.2g)
- Fat (of which saturates) – 9.1g (5.7g)
Ingredients:
Chocolate Flavour Coating (with Sweetener) [Sweetener (Maltitol 49.5%), Emulsifier (SOYA Lecithin), Fat Reduced Cocoa Powder, Natural Vanilla Flavouring], Caramel [Oligofructose, Humectant (E422 Glycerine), Palm Kernel, Water, Unsalted Butter (Milk), Palm Oil, Emulsifiers (E471 Mono- And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids, E492 Sorbitan Tri-Stearate, E322 Rapeseed Lecithin), Gelling Agent (E440 Pectin), Salt], Whey Protein Isolate (90%), Dark Protein Crispies [Whey Protein Isolate (Milk), Rice Flour, Cocoa Powder, SOYA Lecithin], Extruded Rice [Rice Flour, Wheat Flour, Sugar, Whey Powder, Barley Malt Flour, Salt, Rapeseed Oil, Emulsifier (SOYA Lecithin)], Maragrine [Palm Oil, Rapeseed Oil, Water, Emulsifier (E471)], White Chocolate Flavour Coating (with Sweeteners) [Sweeteners (Isomalt, Sucralose), Palm Oil, Whey Powder (MILK), Fortified WHEAT Flour (WHEAT Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamine), Emulsifier (SOYA Lecithin), Natural Flavouring], Caramel Colour E150c.
Nutritional info based on chocolate caramel flavour
