22 Easy High-Protein Appetizers & Snacks

These 22 high-protein appetizers & snacks are built around protein-rich foods like chicken, fish, eggs, beans and lentils, so they keep you satisfied longer.

At a Glance

  • 22 recipes in this collection
  • Typical total time: about 45 minutes
  • 2 recipes ready in 20 minutes or less
  • Quickest: Chicken and Avocado Roll-ups in 15 minutes
  • Calories: about 70 to 485 per serving

High-Protein Appetizers & Snacks

1
Close up of sliced chicken and avocado roll-ups on a white platter with fresh lime
Chicken and Avocado Roll-ups
Ready in 15 minutes · 315 calories per serving.
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2
Chilled cucumber rounds topped with creamy avocado and smoked salmon on a platter
Smoked Salmon, Avocado and Cucumber Bites
Ready in 20 minutes · 185 calories per serving.
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3
A plate of fresh shrimp cocktail lettuce wraps garnished with parsley and lemon wedges
Shrimp Cocktail Lettuce Wraps
Ready in 25 minutes · 185 calories per serving.
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4
A close-up of vibrant Mango Halibut Ceviche served in a bowl with tortilla chips and fresh cilantro garnish.
Mango Halibut Ceviche
Ready in 25 minutes · 280 calories per serving.
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5
A platter of creamy deviled eggs topped with fresh jalapeños and smoked paprika
Spicy Deviled Eggs
Ready in 27 minutes · 75 calories per serving.
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6
A platter of green-filled avocado deviled eggs garnished with smoked paprika and fresh cilantro.
Avocado Deviled Eggs
Ready in 27 minutes · 115 calories per serving.
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7
Classic Deviled Eggs arranged on a white platter garnished with paprika and fresh herbs
Classic Deviled Eggs
Ready in 27 minutes · 70 calories per serving.
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8
A platter of golden brown honey garlic bacon wrapped shrimp garnished with fresh parsley on a wire rack.
Honey-garlic Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
Ready in 35 minutes · 320 calories per serving.
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9
A white platter filled with creamy deviled eggs topped with crispy bacon bits, fresh chives, and a sprinkle of paprika.
Bacon Deviled Eggs
Ready in 35 minutes · 165 calories per serving.
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10
Crispy golden Air Fryer Chicken Wings with Lemon Pepper seasoning on a white plate garnished with fresh lemon slices
Air Fryer Chicken Wings (Lemon Pepper)
Ready in 35 minutes · 320 calories per serving.
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11
A stack of rectangular homemade protein bars with dark chocolate chips on parchment paper
Homemade Protein Bars
Ready in 45 minutes · 245 calories per serving.
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12
A platter of elegant deviled eggs topped with smoked salmon and fresh dill sprigs.
Smoked Salmon Deviled Eggs
Ready in 45 minutes · 110 calories per serving.
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13
Crispy golden chicken wings glazed in soy garlic sauce with green onions
Soy Garlic Ginger Chicken Wings
Ready in 45 minutes · 485 calories per serving.
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14
A plate of round oatmeal chocolate chip no-bake energy balls
No Bake Energy Balls (Oatmeal Chocolate Chip)
Ready in 45 minutes · 185 calories per serving.
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15
A bowl of fresh citrus shrimp ceviche with avocado, tomatoes, and cilantro served with tortilla chips.
Citrus Shrimp Ceviche
Ready in 50 minutes · 185 calories per serving.
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16
A beautiful platter of Classic Shrimp Cocktail with plump, pink shrimp arranged around a bowl of vibrant red cocktail sauce.
Shrimp Cocktail
Ready in 50 minutes · 250 calories per serving.
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17
A vibrant bowl of fresh ceviche with white fish, red onion, cilantro, and lime wedges, ready to be served.
Ceviche
Ready in 50 minutes · 250 calories per serving.
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18
A bowl of fresh shrimp ceviche with lime, cucumber, and avocado garnish
Shrimp Ceviche
Ready in 53 minutes · 185 calories per serving.
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19
A platter of golden brown honey mustard chicken wings garnished with fresh herbs.
Honey Mustard Chicken Wings
Ready in 60 minutes · 480 calories per serving.
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20
A platter of thinly sliced smoked salmon topped with julienned carrots and fresh herbs
Marinated Smoked Salmon with Herbs & Carrot
Ready in 80 minutes · 185 calories per serving.
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21
A white bowl filled with glazed Christmas cranberry meatballs garnished with fresh parsley and toothpicks.
Christmas Cranberry Meatballs
Ready in 250 minutes · 280 calories per serving.
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22
A platter of vibrant pink beet-stained deviled eggs topped with fresh chives.
Beet Pickled Deviled Eggs
Ready in 752 minutes · 115 calories per serving.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the quickest recipe in this collection?

Chicken and Avocado Roll-ups is the fastest, ready in about 15 minutes from start to finish.

How many calories are in these recipes?

They range from about 70 to 485 calories per serving. Nutrition is estimated per serving on each recipe card and varies with the exact ingredients you use.

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