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13 Portable Protein Snacks for Bodybuilders

Pack these healthy, tasty protein bars and jerky in your bag to replenish nutrients after your workout.

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Snacks for Athletes

We all love to snack, but we may not always make the best decisions with regards to snacking. That’s why we have a list of great protein snacks to carry with you. From protein bars to jerky, these snacks will help you stay healthy and satisfied. SEE ALSO: 11 Best Snacks to Crush Your Cravings

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Thinkthin High Protein Bars in Creamy Peanut Butter

These gluten- and guilt-free bars contain 20g of protein, and substitute sugar with lower-calorie sugar alcohols. A chewy, nutritious bar that helps satisfy your hunger throughout the day. thinkproducts.com

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Detour Bar

Detour Simple in Salted Caramel Cookie Dough

A post-workout pick-me-up in the form of a bar. Featuring smooth caramel and a soft cookie-dough-flavored filling, it’ll help you recover faster after exercise with 20g of protein in each low-sugar bar. detourbar.com

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Quest Bar

Quest Bars in S’Mores

Put all the flavor of your favorite summer campfire treat in your pocket. A blend of milk and whey isolates gives these bars 20g of protein at only 180 calories. Plus, stevia and erythritol keep the sugar and carb content low. questnutrition.comSEE ALSO: 7 Low-Calorie Snacks to Binge On

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Powerbar

PowerBar ProteinPlus in Lemon Poppy Seed Pound Cake

With reduced sugar (only 3g), low net carbs (2g to 3g), and 20g of protein, this light, new flavor of PowerBar will quell the hangry on contact. It’s also gluten-free and has no artificial flavors or colors. powerbar.com

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Luna Bar

Luna Bars in Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate Chunk

Dark chocolate adds a healthy twist to help you stay on track. A blend of soy protein isolate, organic rolled oats, and organic peanut butter makes up the bar’s 8g of protein and only 5g of sugar. clifbar.com

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Clif Bar

Clif Nut Butter Bar in Chocolate Hazelnut Butter

A dollop of organic nut butter is tucked into the center of this delicious bar. And although it’s a little higher in carbs, pea and brown-rice protein plus rolled oats aid your energy stores for the long haul.  clifbar.comSEE ALSO: 5 Healthy, Muscle-Building Snacks

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OhYeah! One Bars in Birthday Cake

It’s your birthday party every day when you have these sweet-tooth satisfiers. With only 1g of sugar, OhYeah! bars use whey and milk-protein isolates to deliver 21g of protein and 220 calories per serving. vitaminshoppe.com

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GoMacro in Protein Purity

These chewy, organic, gluten-, nut-, and soy-free bars supply 10g of clean, organic sprouted, brown-rice protein. Plus, sunflower-seed butter and flax sprouts keep you satiated. gomacro.com

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Kind Strong & Kind in Roasted Jalapeno

This soy- and dairy-free bar has a savory flavor that will wake up your taste buds. It has 10g of protein from wholesome ingredients such as whole almonds, pumpkin seeds, and pea crisps with a satisfying crunch in every bite. kindsnacks.com

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Krave Jerky

Krave Jerky in Basil Citrus

This turkey jerky is infused with citrus and basil, leaving the final product bursting with flavor that is both sweet and crisp. Grabbing a pouch will provide you with two servings offering up 18g of protein per bag.  vitaminshoppe.com

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Vermont Jerky

Vermont Smoke and Cure Beef & Pork Stick in Chipotle

Made without preservatives and with real ingredients such as lean beef, lean pork, chipotle peppers, and garlic, this savory blend gives you a satisfying boost with 6g of protein, 0g of sugar, and 230mg of sodium in just 80 calories per serving. vtsmokeandcure.com

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ChefsCut BBQ Jerky

Chef’s Cut Jerk Real Chicken Jerky Honey Barbeque

Totally tender all-white chicken breast that’s gluten- and nitrate-free. Each tangy and sweet serving provides 12g of protein at only 80 calories—giving you all the perks of a BBQ without the guilt.  chefscutrealjerky.com

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Epic Provisions Jerky

Epic Provisions in Beef Habanero Cherry Bar

The unique pairing of cherries and habanero peppers gives this bar the perfect taste of sweet and spicy that exactly complements the 100% organic grass-fed beef. This Paleo-friendly snack has 13g of protein, 240mg sodium, and 190 calories.  epicbar.comSEE ALSO: 9 Paleo-Friendly Grilling Recipes

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Snacks for Athletes

We all love to snack, but we may not always make the best decisions with regards to snacking. That’s why we have a list of great protein snacks to carry with you. From protein bars to jerky, these snacks will help you stay healthy and satisfied. 

SEE ALSO: 11 Best Snacks to Crush Your Cravings

Thinkthin High Protein Bars in Creamy Peanut Butter

These gluten- and guilt-free bars contain 20g of protein, and substitute sugar with lower-calorie sugar alcohols. A chewy, nutritious bar that helps satisfy your hunger throughout the day. thinkproducts.com

Detour Simple in Salted Caramel Cookie Dough

A post-workout pick-me-up in the form of a bar. Featuring smooth caramel and a soft cookie-dough-flavored filling, it’ll help you recover faster after exercise with 20g of protein in each low-sugar bar. detourbar.com

Quest Bars in S'Mores

Put all the flavor of your favorite summer campfire treat in your pocket. A blend of milk and whey isolates gives these bars 20g of protein at only 180 calories. Plus, stevia and erythritol keep the sugar and carb content low. questnutrition.com

SEE ALSO: 7 Low-Calorie Snacks to Binge On

PowerBar ProteinPlus in Lemon Poppy Seed Pound Cake

With reduced sugar (only 3g), low net carbs (2g to 3g), and 20g of protein, this light, new flavor of PowerBar will quell the hangry on contact. It’s also gluten-free and has no artificial flavors or colors. powerbar.com

Luna Bars in Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate Chunk

Dark chocolate adds a healthy twist to help you stay on track. A blend of soy protein isolate, organic rolled oats, and organic peanut butter makes up the bar’s 8g of protein and only 5g of sugar. clifbar.com

Clif Nut Butter Bar in Chocolate Hazelnut Butter

A dollop of organic nut butter is tucked into the center of this delicious bar. And although it’s a little higher in carbs, pea and brown-rice protein plus rolled oats aid your energy stores for the long haul.  clifbar.com

SEE ALSO: 5 Healthy, Muscle-Building Snacks

OhYeah! One Bars in Birthday Cake

It’s your birthday party every day when you have these sweet-tooth satisfiers. With only 1g of sugar, OhYeah! bars use whey and milk-protein isolates to deliver 21g of protein and 220 calories per serving. vitaminshoppe.com

GoMacro in Protein Purity

These chewy, organic, gluten-, nut-, and soy-free bars supply 10g of clean, organic sprouted, brown-rice protein. Plus, sunflower-seed butter and flax sprouts keep you satiated. gomacro.com

Kind Strong & Kind in Roasted Jalapeno

This soy- and dairy-free bar has a savory flavor that will wake up your taste buds. It has 10g of protein from wholesome ingredients such as whole almonds, pumpkin seeds, and pea crisps with a satisfying crunch in every bite. kindsnacks.com

Krave Jerky in Basil Citrus

This turkey jerky is infused with citrus and basil, leaving the final product bursting with flavor that is both sweet and crisp. Grabbing a pouch will provide you with two servings offering up 18g of protein per bag.  vitaminshoppe.com

Vermont Smoke and Cure Beef & Pork Stick in Chipotle

Made without preservatives and with real ingredients such as lean beef, lean pork, chipotle peppers, and garlic, this savory blend gives you a satisfying boost with 6g of protein, 0g of sugar, and 230mg of sodium in just 80 calories per serving. vtsmokeandcure.com

Chef's Cut Jerk Real Chicken Jerky Honey Barbeque

Totally tender all-white chicken breast that’s gluten- and nitrate-free. Each tangy and sweet serving provides 12g of protein at only 80 calories—giving you all the perks of a BBQ without the guilt.  chefscutrealjerky.com

Epic Provisions in Beef Habanero Cherry Bar

The unique pairing of cherries and habanero peppers gives this bar the perfect taste of sweet and spicy that exactly complements the 100% organic grass-fed beef. This Paleo-friendly snack has 13g of protein, 240mg sodium, and 190 calories.  epicbar.com

SEE ALSO: 9 Paleo-Friendly Grilling Recipes

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