I’ve made so many high protein snacks and desserts over time, I wanted to share some of my favorites for this cold fall season!

These high protein fall snacks are easy to make, packed with nutrition, and soo delicious. They also won’t spike your glucose as much, which is awesome for lowering insulin resistance.

1. Cottage Cheese Apple Zucchini Cake

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This recipe makes me smile because the kids love it, and they don’t know they’re eating healthy zucchini, sneakily mixed into the cake!

It’s a great, high-protein snack option, packed with sweet apples and creamy cottage cheese. Love chocolate? Feel free to add a few spoons of cocoa powder.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 275
• Fats: 19g
• Protein: 12g
• Carbs: 17g
• Fiber: 4.7g
• Sugar: 10g

2. Protein Pumpkin Scones with Cottage Cheese

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Boost your protein intake with these scrumptious, tender scones made with pumpkin puree and cottage cheese. You’ll wonder how something so rich and indulgent can be so healthy.

They bring a smooth, buttery texture that pairs perfectly with your afternoon cup of tea or coffee.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 236
• Fats: 9.5g
• Protein: 10g
• Carbs: 27g
• Fiber: 1.5g
• Sugar: 1.7g

3. Brownie Baked Oats

Next up – my rich and fudgy brownies made with sweet mashed bananas, oats, cocoa, maple syrup, and melty dark chocolate.

It’s a one-pot bake, ready in under 30 minutes. Best of all, the brownies are gluten-free, high in protein, indulgent, and nourishing. Perfect for midday snacks!

Per Serving:

• Calories: 337
• Fats: 9.6g
• Protein: 14g
• Carbs: 50g
• Fiber: 7g
• Sugar: 19g

4. Flourless Banana Bread

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Planning Fall snacks? Skip the sugar overload – there are plenty of fun, healthier options.

My flourless banana bread is a winner – it’s moist and indulgent and contains no flour and no grains. Think – bananas, peanut butter, dark chocolate, eggs, and walnuts, all baked into a scrumptious loaf that the kids will love.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 310
• Fats: 22g
• Protein: 10g
• Carbs: 23g
• Fiber: 3.7g
• Sugar: 11g

5. Flourless Greek Yogurt Apple Cake

This Greek yogurt apple cake has a soft, custard-style texture with cinnamon-spiced apples baked on top and chopped walnuts for a little crunch.

With only 10 ingredients and 15 minutes prep time, it’s the perfect make-ahead option for a satisfying snack.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 175
• Fats: 6.5g
• Protein: 11g
• Carbs: 22g
• Fiber: 1.6g
• Sugar: 12g

6. Apple Banana Smoothie

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Smoothies are the best! Easy to prepare and deliciously filling, this is a healthy option great for the whole family. This particular smoothie makes use of two affordable fruits: apples and bananas.

Add a splash of your favorite milk or yogurt to make the smoothie extra creamy. A sprinkle of cinnamon also goes a long way!

Per Serving:

• Calories: 327
• Fats: 14g
• Protein: 11g
• Carbs: 45g
• Fiber: 9.1g
• Sugar: 25g

7. Banana Bread Protein Cookies

Ripe bananas, warm spices, and delicious sweetness take me back to my mom’s kitchen and great family moments.

These cookies bring that same comforting flavor in an easy-to-grab, protein-boosted bite made with oat flour, vanilla protein powder, almond butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, and, of course, dark chocolate chips.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 108
• Fats: 4.5g
• Protein: 4.7g
• Carbs: 13g
• Fiber: 1.6g
• Sugar: 5.7g

8. Death by Chocolate Protein Cake

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Impress your guests and their kids with a decadent slice of chocolate cake that they can’t resist. And when they learn that it’s also healthy and made with wholesome ingredients, they will certainly want the recipe.

Imagine – rich, fudgy chocolate layers topped with creamy protein frosting and festive strawberries. Perfect for eating guilt-free during the fall season.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 263
• Fats: 11g
• Protein: 16g
• Carbs: 28g
• Fiber: 3.5g
• Sugar: 21g

9. Carrot Cake Protein Scones with Greek Yogurt

I love love these carrot cake protein scones. But often, scones can run high in calories and don’t have that much protein.

So, I thought I’d make a version that’s both delicious but also packed with 12 grams of protein per scone.

In that way, you can enjoy your bakery-style treat and still hit all the macros.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 314
• Fats: 12g
• Protein: 12g
• Carbs: 39g

10. Cottage Cheese Chips

I’m a fan of potato chips, as I’m sure most of you are too. They are so tasty- and just plain addictive.

They’re usually not high protein though. And that’s why I love making these cottage cheese chips instead: they have the crunch and the protein thanks to cottage cheese!

Per Serving (1 chip):

• Calories: 40
• Fats: 1.9g
• Protein: 3.4g
• Carbs: 2.3g
• Fiber: 0.1g
• Sugar: 0.8g

11. Healthy Nachos

With 15g of protein per serving, these mini pepper nachos are just what you need. When you’re craving nachos but don’t want the carbs, this should be your go-to recipe.

Full of flavor, filling, cheesy, and herby. SOO GOOD!

Per Serving:

• Calories: 243
• Fats: 15g
• Protein: 14g
• Carbs: 13g

12. Chicken Salad Bites

Do you love chicken salad? Then you’ll love these bites.

These bites are just plain scrumptious. The tender, juicy chicken combined with the creamy dressing and the fresh diced celery is a party in your mouth.

But, unlike chicken salad sandwiches, they won’t leave you in a carb coma. That’s because you are using cucumber slices, not bread, as your “sandwich.” That’s a little food hack that will make your diet a lot healthier!

The cucumber adds a nice crunch and cleanses your palate too. And Frank’s red hot sauce adds a nice kick that you don’t expect from chicken salad.

These make pretty amazing snacks, but they would also serve as nice appetizers too.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 137
• Fats: 6.7g
• Protein: 16g
• Carbs: 2.3g
• Sugar: 1.1g

13. Flourless Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread

Cozy cinnamon-spiced banana bread with creamy cottage cheese swirls delivers 11g protein per slice. This gluten-free, flour-free recipe turns overripe bananas into a nutritious treat.

Spotted some brown bananas on your counter? Time to bake! This protein-rich twist on classic banana bread combines warm cinnamon with sweet banana flavor and tangy cottage cheese ribbons throughout.

At 11g protein per serving, it’s a much healthier alternative to regular banana bread while still satisfying those comfort food cravings.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 320
• Fats: 20g
• Protein: 11g
• Carbs: 16g
• Fiber: 4.9g
• Sugar: 16g

14. Apple Cinnamon Protein Muffins

When it’s apple season, there are apples everywhere. And sometimes you might get tired of eating them.

How about making a high-protein snack with them with even more enriching flavors?

You’ve got these apple cinnamon protein muffins just for that. They are slightly spiced, delicious with 8g of protein per muffin and only 126 kcal.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 126
• Fats: 1.3g
• Protein: 8g
• Carbs: 21g

15. Banana Protein Balls

When you’re craving for a dessert or a quick snack that’s sweet but still has protein in it, these banana protein balls are perfect.

Naturally sweet, moist, chocolatey and yummy. They go well with a cup of coffee or tea.

The beautiful thing about these is that you can pack them up and store in the fridge for a few days! That will keep the whole family satisfied for days.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 64
• Fats: 2.3g
• Protein: 3.3g
• Carbs: 8.6g
• Fiber: 1.5g
• Sugar: 2.7g

16. Flourless Protein Banana Bread

Moist protein-packed banana bread with 11g protein per slice, made completely without flour using wholesome ingredients for a guilt-free treat.

Got overripe bananas sitting around? Perfect! This recipe transforms them into delicious bread that’s both satisfying and nutritious.

Made with simple ingredients like ripe bananas, peanut butter powder, oat milk, and almond flakes, it delivers great taste while keeping things healthy. No flour needed – just blend, bake, and enjoy.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 140
• Fats: 5.6g
• Protein: 11g
• Carbs: 13g
• Fiber: 2.3g
• Sugar: 6g

17. Healthiest Protein Brownies

This is by far one of my favorite brownie recipes because it has no added sugar, is low calorie and has added protein. It’s full of nutrition, fiber and not a whole lot of calories!

With 6.8g of protein per square, you will satisfy your cravings and fill yourself up. I highly recommend making these, as they’re so easy to store and to bake.

I’ve made them myself many times now!

Per Serving:

• Calories: 91
• Fats: 1.2g
• Protein: 6.8g
• Carbs: 14g

18. High Protein Ham Roll Ups

These ham roll-ups are flavorful, savory, and filling. A quick snack you can literally roll up and have for lunch or breakfast!

These are like little sandwiches but with a ton of protein! With 16g of protein per serving – we’ve got 36% of your total calories coming through protein!

Now that’s a good deal. If you love a bit of Yellow mustard, ham, and your regular vegetables, this snack is IT!

Per Serving:

• Calories: 176
• Fats: 12g
• Protein: 16g
• Carbs: 2.1g

19. Pumpkin Protein Balls

Love a sweet and a little spiced snack? These pumpkin protein balls are easy, delicious, yummy, and soft.

Have them with a cup of tea or coffee and enjoy the pumpkin-spiced flavors! Perfect for a holiday season or just fall/winter! 

Per Serving:

• Calories: 73
• Fats: 3.6g
• Protein: 3.6g
• Carbs: 7.4g

20. Flourless Pumpkin Protein Bars

These protein bars are delish. The vanilla protein and pumpkin puree add moistness, while the honey adds sweetness.

And the pumpkin spice simply warms you up and reminds you of fall. The chocolate drizzle on top finishes the protein bars beautifully.

They are also packed with protein because of the whey protein. This recipe uses vanilla whey protein, which you can find here.

Besides the protein, they are also packed with vitamin A. In fact, one bar provides almost 80% of your daily vitamin A needs. How about that for a power snack?

Per Serving:

• Calories: 133
• Fats: 5.8g
• Protein: 7g
• Carbs: 15g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 11g

21. High Protein Sun-Dried Tomato Biscuits

Mediterranean-style biscuits loaded with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and cheese. Gluten-free, protein-packed, and meal-prep friendly.

You know those moments when you’re staring into the fridge with no clue what to make? Some of my best recipes have come from exactly that scenario, like these savory, protein-rich biscuits that turn simple ingredients into something delicious.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 197
• Fats: 13g
• Protein: 11g
• Carbs: 12g
• Fiber: 3g
• Sugar: 2.3g