- AMOS
- 25 May 2022
High protein snack ideas after bariatric surgery
As most patients are aware, it’s important to prioritise protein intake after bariatric surgery. It can feel hard to keep this in mind when eating snacks, especially eating snacks on the go.
We’ve complied a list of some easy high-protein snack options to help you reach your daily protein requirements (generally 60-80g each day).
Make an appointment to see one of our dietitians if you’re uncertain about your specific needs or are struggling to meet your needs with whole foods rather than protein powder.
| Item | Protein grams per serve | Calories per serve | Protein grams per 100g | Calories per 100g |
| Tinned tuna | 15.7g per 95g | 71 | 25.7g | 74 |
| Happy Snack Company roasted chickpeas | 5.6g per 25g | 105 | 22.5g | 420 |
| Bounce protein ball | 8.6g per 40g | 170 | 21.5g | 425 |
| Almonds/Walnuts | 7g per 35g | 200 | 20g | 580 |
| Lite laughing cow cheese | 2.2g per triangle | 26 | 13.5g | 164 |
| Pumpkin seeds (roasted and unsalted) | 5.3g per 28g | 126 | 19g | 446 |
| Boiled egg | 6g per egg | 78 | 13g | 155 |
| High protein cottage cheese | 5.6g per 50g | 43 | 11.2g | 85 |
| Edamame beans | 8.5g per 75g | 91 | 11g | 122 |
| YoPro vanilla yoghurt | 15.4g per 160g | 95 | 9.6g | 58 |
| Obela Hommus | 1.6g per 20g | 53 | 8g | 258 |
| Edgell snack time chickpeas | 5.2g per 70g | 110 | 7.4g | 157 |
| Edgell snack time black beans | 4.0g per 70g | 98 | 5.7g | 141 |