Easy, high-protein recipes with what's already in your cupboard
At Beside the Mountain, I get it. You need snacks that are fast, made with real ingredients, and — most importantly — ones you feel good about handing to your kids.
Tired of hangry kids or sugary crashes? Us too. That’s why I'm sharing our favorite high-protein snack recipes — wholesome, satisfying, no weird stuff — and no hours in the kitchen (or mile-long grocery lists) required.
Protein Snacks
These are snacks with 5 grams of protein or (usually) more per serving. I would start with these yummy no-bake cookie dough bars, egg bites, and these chewy oat banana protein bars!
Healthy Muffins
Looking for a wholesome muffin recipe? You will find delicious whole wheat muffins, my family's favorite fruit muffins, pineapple oatmeal muffins, and some sweetened with less sugar, or honey too.
- Morning Glory Muffins with Pineapple
- High Protein Quinoa Eggs Muffins
- Fresh Cranberry Orange Muffins (Gluten-Free)
- Gingerbread Pumpkin Muffins
Banana Recipes
- Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Banana Oat Protein Bars
- Jumbo Breakfast Cookies
- Matcha Banana Smoothie
Danika Vanderpyl, C.H.N
I create snack recipes with healthy ingredients that are mostly already in your kitchen. I'm certified in Holistic Nutrition and I care about giving my kids real food. Let me share my nutrient-dense easy snacks with you.
Adventure Friendly Snacks
Try the reader's (or hiker's) favourite: nutrient-dense homemade RX bars, protein almond butter bars, and these pistachio energy balls!
- Perfect Whole-Wheat Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Apple Cinnamon Bites
- Chewy Granola Bars with Dates
- Raspberry Protein Balls
Baking
Soft and moist muffins, chewy cookies, granola bars, and crackers, all full of flavor! Let's get to the kitchen to bake!
- Apple Snack Cake
- Date Brownie (No Flour + Date-Sweetened)
- Apple Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
- Healthy Cinnamon Cookies (Soft & Chewy)
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Smoothies for everyday
These healthy smoothies are made with nutrient-dense ingredients, they are energy-boosting, and high in protein. Here are smoothies without dairy, and delicious smoothies for even the pickiest eaters, find your new favorite blend.
