As someone who loves working out, hitting my protein goal is important to me – and lately, this snack – or quick breakfast – has been one of my favorites to easily add over 20 g in a delicious way.
It comes together in just 1–2 minutes and it’s one of those easy snacks I just threw together because I happened to have the ingredients at home – but it turned out so delicious I can’t stop eating it now.
Greek yogurt or Skyr brings a creamy texture and a big boost of protein, while nut butter, nuts, and seeds add healthy fats, flavor, and crunch. Banana and dates provide natural sweetness, fiber, and extra vitamins, and a drizzle of maple syrup takes this easy snack to the next level – but I also love it with honey.
Hope you love this simple, satisfying snack as much as I do – it’s perfect as a quick post-workout meal, a nourishing breakfast, or a late-night treat.
Ingredients
- 200 g low-fat Greek Yogurt or Skyr
- 1/2 banana
- 1 tbsp creamy unsweetened nut butter (such as peanut or almond butter)
- 1 tbsp nuts (such as peanuts, almonds, hazelnuts, or cashews)
- 1 tbsp pumpkin seeds
- 1 Medjool date
- Maple syrup or honey, to taste
Recipe
- Slice the banana. Remove the pit from the date and chop it. Roughly chop the nuts, if desired.
- Place the Greek Yogurt or Skyr in a serving bowl. Top with the nut butter, sliced banana, chopped date, nuts, and pumpkin seeds.
- Drizzle with a little maple syrup to taste — and enjoy your high protein snack!
Notes:
- Sprinkle a pinch of cacao nibs for extra flavor.
- Swap the banana for fresh berries.
- Add a tablespoon of granola for extra crunch.
- Swap maple syrup for honey — or skip sweetener entirely if the banana and date are sweet enough.
Nutritional Values (without sweetener):
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Protein: 26 g
- Fat: 20 g
- Carbs: 34 g
- Fiber: 5.5 g
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