15 High-Protein Snacks To Munch On During Your Next Roadtrip

High-protein snacks are the perfect way to keep your energy levels up during a long road trip. From mock meat jerky to homemade protein bars, all 15 of these plant-based, high-protein snacks can be easily packed for a road trip and will keep hunger at bay.

1. Smoky Tempeh Jerky

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Full of protein, this Smoky Tempeh Jerky recipe by Rebecca Coleman makes a great snack to take a on hike or a longer trip where you won’t have access to purchase food.

2. No-Bake Trail Mix Popcorn Clusters

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These easy-to-throw-together No-Bake Trail Mix Popcorn Clusters by Christine DesRoches are totally adaptable and adorable! The no-bake clusters are a combination of all your trail mix favorites and fluffy popcorn. The popcorn clusters only take about 20 minutes to set in the freezer, making them a great party treat to make in a pinch.

3. Crunchy Pumpkin Roasted Chickpeas

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The perfect snack to satisfy that craving for crunch, these Pumpkin Roasted Chickpeas by Kat Condon are super simple to make and make a great high fiber, protein packed snack! Naturally gluten-free and vegan. To achieve perfectly crispy chickpeas, make sure to dry them really well, add the seasonings after roasting them instead of before, roast them at 350°F, and store them in a glass container. You can put them on oatmeal, yogurt, salads, soup, and so much more. The options are endless! You have to make these Pumpkin Roasted Chickpeas––they’re the perfect snack!

4. Spicy Garlic Edamame

5. Raw Superfood Energy Bites

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Each of these Raw Superfood Energy Bites by Nikki and Zuzana is chock full of flavor and nutrients including healthy fats, protein, fiber, and natural sugars. While the recipe calls for traditional sesame seeds, chia seeds, and hemp hearts (or hemp seeds, if you prefer), simply find yourself a sprouted version of each to really pack a nutritional punch and lower the sugar content.

6. Cookie Dough Chocolate Crunch Protein Bars

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These Cookie Dough Chocolate Crunch Protein Bars by Vicky Coates may be the best ever vegan cookie dough protein bars ever made! They are the perfect no bake snack for hot summer days! With a crispy chocolatey buckwheat base and a soft cookie dough layer on on top, you might even want these vegan cookie dough protein bars for dessert! The smooth dark chocolate and peanut butter with the crunchy buckwheat puffs is a match made in heaven! They’ll be your new go-to protein bars for sure! These vegan cookie dough protein bars are so fantastic!

7. Protein Brownies

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These Protein Brownies by Angie Li are not only delicious, but they are packed with protein! They’re taken to the next level with the addition of a beautiful apple spiral on top! Definitely bring these to your next potluck!

8. Easy Chocolate Almond Fudge Protein Balls

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Treat yourself to a healthy snack with these delightful Easy Chocolate Almond Fudge Protein Balls by Natalie Yonan! High in protein and healthy fats, they’ll keep you satisfied all season long when you have a snack-attack. Great to give as gifts or to serve at parties!

9. Pumpkin Protein Bars

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So it started.. the pumpkin recipes! And what better way to start than Pumpkin Protein Bars by Vicky Coates! They’re a yummy and filling afternoon snack that goes great with a good cup of tea!

10. Cookie Dough Chocolate Crunch Protein Bars

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These Cookie Dough Chocolate Crunch Protein Bars by Vicky Coates may be the best ever vegan cookie dough protein bars ever made! They are the perfect no bake snack for hot summer days! With a crispy chocolatey buckwheat base and a soft cookie dough layer on on top, you might even want these vegan cookie dough protein bars for dessert! The smooth dark chocolate and peanut butter with the crunchy buckwheat puffs is a match made in heaven! They’ll be your new go-to protein bars for sure! These vegan cookie dough protein bars are so fantastic!

11. Cacao and Peanut Butter Protein Balls 

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These Cacao and Peanut Butter Protein Balls by Tiana Haines are a delicious snack to take to lunch or if you’re just after a sweet treat! If you love peanut butter and chocolate then these are for you! Not only are they delicious, they are also good for you. There are so many snack options on the market today that claim to be healthy by putting words like sugar free, gluten free, vegan etc… however don’t be fooled as a lot of the time they can be a unhealthy choice. It’s always best to make your own so you control what goes in them! Plus they taste better too!

12. Salted Caramel Cashew Protein Bars

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These Salted Caramel Cashew Protein Bars by Vicky Coates are simple to make and require minimal ingredients. Many of which you are likely to find already in your cupboard such as coconut milk, cashews, granola and oats.

13. Crunchy Maple Almond Granola

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You can use this Crunchy Maple Almond Granola by Planted and Picked as a template for so many granola variations. Then, it can be used as a cereal, a topping for vegan yogurt, or as a healthy and energizing snack!

14. Corn and Black Bean Chips

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The inspiration for these Corn and Black Bean Chips by Annie Oliverio comes from a bag of Garden of Eatin’ Black Bean Corn Tortilla Chips but mine are (mostly) raw, contain no oil, and no ingredient shenanigans. The bright flavors of cilantro and lime really bring these chips alive. Being mostly raw and all.

15. Amiri Khaman: North Indian Chickpea Squares

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This North Indian snack hails from the western state of Gujarat. It’s made from chana dal, also called split chickpeas, flavored with garlic, ginger, and other spices, and absolutely delicious, nutritious, and easy to make — no baking necessary. These protein-packed, melt-in-your-mouth Amiri Khaman: North Indian Chickpea Squares by Pavani Nandula are excellent to serve as an appetizer with ketchup or sweet tamarind chutney.

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