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High-protein snacks from UK supermarkets

Snacks do a lot of the work when you eat little and often. These are easy to find in any UK supermarket and give you real protein for the size.

Updated 11 October 2026 · Little & Often

A snack plate with cheese, olives and crackers

Chilled aisle

Skyr pot, 150g15–17g
High-protein yoghurt, 200g20g
Cottage cheese, 120g13g
Ready-cooked chicken pieces, 90g25g
Cooked king prawns, 100g15g
Two boiled eggs (pre-boiled packs exist)13g
Light mini cheeses, two8g
Lean ham, 3 slices10g
Quark, 100g12g
Milk drink or kefir, 250ml9g

Cupboard and freezer

Edamame beans, 100g (freezer)11g
Tuna snack pot, 80g18g
Beef jerky, 25g bag11g
Roasted chickpeas, 30g6g
Peanut butter on oatcakes7g
Unsalted nuts, small handful (30g)6g

Typical figures from UK labels. Brands vary, so check the pack. Supermarket own-brand skyr and cottage cheese are usually as good as branded ones and cheaper.

How to pick a good snack

Recipes to try

Cottage cheese and cucumber oatcakes
Snack

Cottage cheese and cucumber oatcakes

Cool, crunchy and quick, with more protein than most snacks.

14g protein3 minServes 1

You need

  • 120g cottage cheese
  • 3 oatcakes
  • A few slices of cucumber
  • Black pepper or chives

Method

  1. Spread the cottage cheese over the oatcakes.
  2. Top with cucumber and pepper.
  3. Eat one or two now and save the rest for later.
Skyr berry pot
Breakfast

Skyr berry pot

A thick, cold pot that goes down easily when hot food doesn't appeal.

17g protein3 minServes 1

You need

  • 150g plain skyr or 0% Greek-style yoghurt
  • A handful of frozen berries, thawed
  • 1 tbsp oats or granola
  • 1 tsp honey (optional)

Method

  1. Spoon the skyr into a small bowl or jar.
  2. Top with the berries and their juice, then the oats.
  3. Eat it slowly. Stop when you've had enough and keep the rest in the fridge for later.

Questions people ask

What is the highest protein snack in UK supermarkets?

Ready-cooked chicken pieces and tuna snack pots are among the highest per pack, at around 18 to 25g. High-protein yoghurts and skyr pots give 15 to 20g and are easy to eat.

Are protein bars good snacks?

They're convenient but often large, sweet and filling for the protein they give. Yoghurt, cottage cheese or eggs usually work better on a small appetite.

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