21 Summer High Protein Low Carb Snacks
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I know many of you are on a low carb diet but still trying to get all your protein in. So, I thought I’d assemble a list of high protein summer snacks that are also low carb.
Easy to make and will keep you full throughout the day. They will help you burn fat and lean down even while constantly snacking.

1. Broccoli Cheese Bites

Why not help your kids eat their vegetables while feeding them a mouthwatering snack? These broccoli and cheese bites are the perfect way to sneak some extra greens into their diets.
Serve with a side of tomato sauce, and they’ll chow down in no time.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 43
- Fats: 0.3g
- Protein: 2.2g
- Carbs: 4.8g
- Fiber: 1.2g
- Sugar: 0.2g
2. Cottage Cheese Mini Pancakes

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Set the tone for a great day with these scrumptious mini pancakes.
Bursting with the tanginess of blueberries, creamy cottage cheese, and drizzled with honey or yogurt, they’re irresistible.
These are no-flip pancakes! Why? Because I bake them in a muffin tray – so easy and they’re ready in just 15 minutes.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 83
- Fats: 5.7g
- Protein: 3.6g
- Carbs: 5.2g
- Fiber: 1.2g
- Sugar: 3.2g
3. Flourless Protein Cottage Cheese Cloud Bread

Try this fluffy, protein-rich cloud bread made with cottage cheese and fresh blueberries. Gluten-free, low-carb, and done in 30 minutes.
If you love bread but want to stick to your wellness goals, this cottage cheese cloud bread is about to become your new favorite.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 57
- Fats: 2.4g
- Protein: 3.9g
- Carbs: 4.6g
- Fiber: 0.2g
- Sugar: 2.1g
4. Keto Deviled Eggs

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Next up, a great spin on a classic appetizer. These keto-deviled eggs are a low-carb variation that doesn’t skimp on flavor. Great for making ahead!
Packed with protein, they’re an easy and satisfying appetizer that’s perfect for anyone following a ketogenic diet. Even people who don’t follow keto diets will love these eggs.
You’ll also enjoy these other high protein low carb recipes.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 121
- Fats: 10g
- Protein: 6.5g
- Carbs: 0.7g
- Fiber: 0.2g
- Sugar: 0.3g
5. Tuna Cucumber Boats

Tuna is packed with protein and has zero carbs, so it makes for the perfect low carb, high protein snack. As a bonus, it is chock full of omega3s, which are good for your heart and brain too.
However, you usually put tuna salad on the bread. So, that adds to the carbs.
This recipe ditches the bread. Instead, you put your tuna salad in pretty boats made of scooped out cucumber.
This makes your tuna salad extra refreshing. In fact, I prefer these to tuna salad sandwiches.
The tuna salad is super creamy and really good for you, too. That’s because you use both mayonnaise and Greek yogurt, which is rich in gut-friendly probiotics.
These cucumber boats make a nice snack. But you can even use them as a nice light lunch, too. Check out more low-carb salad ideas here!
Per Serving:
- Calories: 118
- Fats: 0.7g
- Protein: 21g
- Carbs: 6.4g
- Fiber: 1.1g
- Net Carbs: 5.3g
6. Cottage Cheese Chips

If you’re a lover of cottage cheese, you’ll most definitely enjoy these cottage cheese chips. They are crispy, savory, yet low-carb and high-protein.
Just the kind of snack we need sometimes when we’re craving those potato chips. I am looking at you!
Per Serving:
- Calories: 40
- Fats: 1.9g
- Protein: 3.4g
- Carbs: 2.3g
- Fiber: 0.1g
- Net Carbs: 2.1g
7. Mini Pepper Nachos

When you’re craving nachos but don’t want any of the carbs, I’ve got you with this recipe! The mini pepper nachos are filled with beef, tomatoes, and cheese.
With the topping of herbs, they taste just like real nachos. Although it is much more filling, flavorful, and refreshing. Perfect when you’re in need for a high protein but low carb snack!
Per 1 small plate:
- Calories: 243
- Fats: 15g
- Protein: 14g
- Carbs: 13g
- Fiber: 5.5g
- Net Carbs: 7.5g
8. Chicken Salad Bites

Chicken salad is another one of those classic foods that are packed with protein. Even more so when you use chicken breast to make it.
Just one ounce of chicken breast contains 17% of your daily protein needs. Not only that, but it is also a good source of selenium, a powerful antioxidant.
But, when you add bread and make chicken salad sandwiches, then up go the carbs. So, how can you get all that yummy deliciousness of chicken salad without adding bread?
By making these delicious chicken salad bites. This chicken salad is extra creamy thanks to the cream cheese and sour cream.
Frank’s red hot sauce adds a nice kick, while the blue cheese just melts in your mouth.
Best of all, there are hardly any carbs in these bites. That is because you use cucumber slices to hold your chicken salad.
They are also low in calories. So, go ahead and eat one or two!
Per Serving:
- Calories: 137
- Fats: 6.7g
- Protein: 16g
- Carbs: 2.3g
- Fiber: 0.4g
- Net Carbs: 1.9g
9. Keto Egg Bites

On a keto diet? These low carb high protein snacks are just what you need. Perfect if you love eggs and need something for breakfast!
They are quite yummy and full of nutrition!
Per Bite:
- Calories: 43
- Fats: 3g
- Protein: 3.4g
- Carbs: 0.5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Net Carbs: 0.5g
10. Ham Roll Ups

When you’re on a low-carb diet but looking for a quick savory snack – ham roll-ups are perfect for that. Simple, cheesy, and yummy.
It is a perfect savory snack you can quickly make and even serve for the whole family. The good thing about ham is that it has a ton of protein, so perfect post-workout to let those muscles build up!
Per 3 Roll Ups:
- Calories: 360
- Fats: 17g
- Protein: 48g
- Carbs: 3.9g
- Fiber: 0.2g
- Net Carbs: 3.7g
11. Protein Egg White Bites

If you want a high-protein snack, the best thing you can do is use egg whites to make it. These egg white bites are packed with protein and veggies and are nourishing to your soul.
The cheesiness of these bites makes them super flavorful and easy to meal prep. Just hold them in the fridge!
Per Serving:
- Calories: 54
- Fats: 2.2g
- Protein: 6.7g
- Carbs: 1.5g
- Fiber: 0.2g
- Net Carbs: 1.3g
12. Keto Cheese Chips
These crispy cheese chips are savory, yummy, and such a delight. A favorite for many – it doesn’t even feel like you’re eating a snack for a diet.
I always make these for parties, and they get gobbled up quickly! So, safe to say this is the snack you want to make when you just need to satisfy that inner itch.
Per Chip:
- Calories: 85
- Fats: 7g
- Protein: 4.8g
- Carbs: 0.7g
- Fiber: 0.1g
- Net Carbs: 0.6g
13. Broccoli Egg Bites

Get some vegetables into your diet with these delicious snacks! Simple, delicious, and yummy.
These egg bites are easy to meal prep, and have them ready whenever. Enjoy these little snacks whenever you’re at work or at school.
Perfect for breakfast too!
Per Bite:
- Calories: 31
- Fats: 2.5g
- Protein: 1.6g
- Carbs: 0.5g
- Fiber: 0.1g
- Net Carbs: 0.4g
14. Poppable Pork Shots

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Shots are a sure-fire way to get you out of ketosis, and gain weight. But not these ones!
These shots are oh, so yummy, yet so good for you. Smoked sausage wrapped in crispy bacon and topped with a cheesy, creamy sauce with chipotle chili for extra smokiness and heat…you can’t go wrong with that!
Not only are these pork shots low in carbs, they are also high in both protein and fat. So, they make for a pretty filling low carb snack.
These little cuties are the perfect appetizers to serve your guests on game day. You can even serve them at cocktail parties too.
Serve with a creamy low carb dip.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 291
- Fats: 15g
- Protein: 12g
- Carbs: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Net Carbs: 3g
15. Italian Sub Roll-Up

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When you think of subs, you don’t automatically think low carb. That’s because of the bread.
However, sometimes you’re just craving an Italian sub. This sub-roll-up will help satisfy your cravings.
They’re super tasty and contain less than 1 gram of net carbs. The apple cider vinegar and Italian seasoning add a nice zing. While the shredded lettuce balances out the meatiness of the dish.
The secret to keeping them low carb is that you use your deli meats to roll up your fillings.
These roll-ups use traditional Italian meats like Genoa salami, Mortadella, Sopressata, and pepperoni. But, feel free to change them up if you like.
If you like it spicy, feel free to add some jalapeno peppers. Bon appetit!
Per Serving:
- Calories: 234.3
- Fats: 20.6g
- Protein: 10g
- Carbs: 0.9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Net Carbs: 0.9g
16. Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars

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Protein bars are great snacks for workouts, or frankly any time at all. And these protein bars don’t disappoint.
They are full of peanut butter and chocolate goodness. They are also super easy to make; all you need are 4 ingredients.
The secret to these protein bars being low carb is that you use Stevia to sweeten them. So they have way fewer carbs than traditional protein bars.
And to boost the protein content, you use vanilla protein powder. Make sure that your protein powder is not only high in protein but also low in carbs. I recommend this low carb Perfect Keto vanilla protein powder here because it contains only 1 gram of carbs per scoop.
These protein bars are great just as they are. Or, you can enjoy them with a nice cup of coffee or tea.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 242
- Fats: 17.5g
- Protein: 15.6g
- Carbs: 8.4g
- Fiber: 1.9g
- Net Carbs: 6.5g
17. Air Fryer Chicken Wrapped In Bacon

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Snack time can be a hassle, particularly when you’re trying to make a snack that both you and your kids will love. However, you can’t go wrong with bacon.
Tender chicken breast wrapped in soft cheese and crispy bacon. It is sure to delight your taste buds.
And since it is really high in protein, it makes the perfect snack for growing kids. You will want to make this dish again and again. Check out more ketogenic chicken recipes if you fancy this one.
Making it is super easy. All you do is cut your chicken breasts up into pieces, add some salt and pepper.
Then slather some cheese on your chicken breasts and wrap in bacon. Then, you let your air-fryer do the frying.
Air frying is the perfect way to get the fried taste without all the grease. So, it is much healthier for you. Don’t have an air fryer yet? You can get one here.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 648
- Fats: 37g
- Protein: 70g
- Carbs: 4g
- Net Carbs: 4g
18. Collagen Cookie Dough Keto Protein Balls

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The best part of making cookies as a kid with my mom was licking the cookie dough off the spoon. It sure was delicious!
But gone are those carefree days. We now have carbs to worry about, right? However, you can still have cookie dough as an adult. Just make it low carb.
These keto protein balls are oh, so yummy and packed with chocolate chip goodness. Yet, they are healthy.
To make them high in protein, you use collagen. Collagen has many health benefits.
For instance, it may help reduce wrinkles and reduce your risk of osteoporosis. It even helps reduce inflammation. If you would like to give it a try, this is the collagen protein powder I recommend once again.
These protein balls also contain MCT oil, which helps boost your ketosis. So, they make you a fat-burning machine! You can stock up on MCT oil here. This MCT oil powder is great for adding to your recipes and helping yourself get into ketosis.
These protein balls contain just 108 calories, you can have a few, without feeling guilty. Enjoy with a nice hot cup of coffee or tea.
You can have these cookie dough balls as a ketogenic dessert too!
Per Serving:
- Calories: 108
- Fats: 8g
- Protein: 4g
- Carbs: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Net Carbs: 3g
19. Dill Pickle Fat Bombs

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Sometimes, you’re running behind on your fat goals and need a little oomph. These fat bombs are for one of those days.
They are a scrumptious way to hit your fat goals. They are packed with tons of dill pickle flavor.
The cream cheese and cheddar cheese make them extra creamy. Meanwhile, the crispy bacon adds some crunchiness and loads of flavor. After all, who doesn’t love bacon?
And since these fat bombs are also high in fat, you can even use these as a post-workout snack. Your workout buddies will be jealous…so be nice, and bring a couple to share.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 114
- Fats: 39.9g
- Protein: 4.3g
- Carbs: 1.8g
- Fiber: 0.2g
- Net Carbs: 1.6g
20. Easy Keto Potstickers with Asian Dipping Sauce

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Is Chinese food calling your name? Then, satisfy your cravings with these keto potstickers!
Now your traditional potstickers use wontons made using regular flour. And as we all know, regular flour equal carbs, tons of them.
In fact, just 30 grams of regular flour contains a whopping 22 grams of net carbs. That is more than your daily net carbs limit!
However, these keto potstickers use melted cheese slices instead of regular flour. So, you’re not only getting fewer carbs but more protein and fat as well.
And the filling is super flavourful. The tamari sauce and sesame oil add some umami, while the fresh ginger adds a gentle heat… it tastes just like what you would get at your Chinese takeout.
Making these potstickers takes less than 20 minutes too. So, it is much quicker than ordering in.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 143
- Fats: 11g
- Protein: 8g
- Carbs: 1.5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Net Carbs: 1.5g
21. Healthy Cheeseburger Bites

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Have you crossed cheeseburgers off your diet plan? Well, you can put them back on!
These cheeseburger bites are pretty delicious. They have all of the taste of a regular cheeseburger, without all the calories and carbs.
You and your kids will love popping them in your mouths. And a bonus? They’re not as messy either.
Making them is super easy too. Just mix some browned beef, breadcrumbs, egg whites, and cheese.
And we can’t forget the condiments either… what would a cheeseburger be without the condiments? Add ketchup, mustard, and dill pickles to your ground beef mixture.
Then place in your oiled mini muffin pan. You want to make sure you use a mini muffin pan, not a regular muffin pan to ensure better portion control. You can find a good quality BPA free non-stick pan here.
Bake for about 25 minutes and they’re done. If you’re looking for something to serve them with, you can try some zucchini fries.
Now do keep in mind that these cheeseburger bites contain ground beef. Since beef has a high carbon footprint, you may want to eat these less often or make them using ground chicken or ground turkey.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 48
- Fats: 1.3g
- Protein: 6.8g
- Carbs: 2.3g











