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The Snack That Will Get You Swoll
Snack: Seapoint Farms Dry-Roasted Edamame, $2.09
Protein punch: 14 grams of protein per 130 calories
Edamame is an MVP among meat-free proteins. In addition to blowing other snacks out of the water with its staggering 14 grams of lean-muscle-building protein, this salty snack delivers big time on skin-beautifying vitamin C and omega-3 fatty acids.
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The Snack That Will Cure Your Munchies
Snack: World Peas Green Pea Snack, $5
Protein punch: 4.2 grams of protein per 105 calories
A high-protein, high-fiber, low-calorie snack you can pop guilt-free? Yes, peas. Boasting 5 percent of your daily fiber needs and 8 percent of your daily recommended protein intake, these small-and-mighty bites will satisfy you without stuffing you with calories. Plus, seven enticing flavors (think: garlic, curry, wasabi and Sichuan) won't let your taste buds down.
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The Snack That Makes It Easy to Be Green
Snack: Go Raw Sweet Spirulina Bites, $5.49
Protein punch: 3 grams per 160 calories
Blue-green algae doesn't sound like something you should eat, but when it comes to spirulina (yes, a type of algae), you should dig in. This stealth source of protein also delivers vitamin B12, iron and lots of other good-for-you nutrients. And, while you may not be ready to fish algae out of a pond (please don't do that), we bet you'll gobble up these dessert-like treats that are naturally sweetened with dates, banana and coconut.
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The Snack You Need If Potato Chips Just Aren't Cutting It
Snack: Revival Soy Chips, $6.50
Protein punch: 7 grams per 110 calories
Soy: Not just for tofu and milk substitutes. Veg-heads have known forever that soy is an excellent replacement for meat, and these Chex-like chips make a pretty good case for enjoying soy as a snack too. Despite being light as air, they'll still fill you up with 7 grams of protein per serving -- and unlike chips, they won't weigh you down with saturated fat.
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The Snack That Will Make You Forget About Peanuts
Snack: Biena Chickpea Snacks, $4.49
Protein punch: 6 grams per 130 calories
Chickpeas are such nutritional powerhouses, we're in favor of adding them to just about any recipe. But if we can enjoy them on their own -- sans cooking -- even better. With a healthy helping of protein, 24 percent of your daily recommended fiber and 70 percent less fat than a serving of peanuts, this snack seems to check all of the boxes. And it hits us with the crunchy-salty combo that we find totally irresistible.
