Muscle & Fitness logo Muscle & Fitness

  • Workouts

    Workouts

    • Workout Routines
    • Workout Tips
    • Fitness
    • Athlete/Celebrity Workouts
    • Exercise Videos
    Find Exercises Targeting…
    • Abs and Core Exercises
    • Arm Exercises
    • Back Exercises
    • Chest Exercises
    • Leg Exercises
    • Shoulder Exercises
  • Nutrition

    Nutrition

    • Healthy Eating
    • Lose Fat
    • Gain Mass
    • Supplements
    • Performance Nutrition
    Man using tongs grilling high protein foods on the barbecue
    Healthy Eating

    4 Under-the Radar, High-Protein Foods Great for Grilling

    Carbs like pasta and macaroni on a scale
    Healthy Eating

    Here’s Why Carb Quality Counts As We Age

    Female scientist testing for food additives in various types of foods in a lab
    Healthy Eating

    3 Food Additives You Should Be Worried About

    Person ordering from a one of the healthiest fast-food orders from the drive thru
    Healthy Eating

    The Healthiest Fast-Food Orders, According to a Dietitian

  • Athletes & Celebrities

    Athletes & Celebrities

    • News
    • Interviews
    • Women
    • Pro Tips
    • Behind-the-Scenes
    • Videos
    Chris Fowler taking a cold plunge after his workout
    Interviews

    Chris Fowler Stays Strong Over 60 with “Prudent Aggression”

    Connor Curnick lifting heavy weights at the gym after rehabilitation from injuries from his armed forces deployment
    Pro Tips

    This Naval sailor's Inspiring Journey to Squatting 405 pounds

    Charles Flanagan performing biceps curls to keep his addictions at bay
    Pro Tips

    How I Beat Addiction—and Came Back Stronger Than Ever

    Actor Mark Tallman in Apple TV+ Your Friends and Neighbors
    Interviews

    Mark Tallman Brings His Athletic Edge to 'Your Friends & Neighbors'

  • Features

    Features

    • From our Partners
    • Active Lifestyle
    • M&F: Fit to Serve
    • Gear
    • News
    • Opinion
    Actor and Broadway star Hugh Jackman perfroming a heavy weight trap bar deadlift at 56 years old
    News

    Hugh Jackman Perfects His Heavy Trap Bar Deadlifts

    Recruiter Games participants on the beach before the competition
    News

    The Recruiter Games Shines a Spotlight on Being Fit To Serve

    Elderly woman smoking marijuana and feeling the healing effects of cannibus
    News

    The Surprising Demographic Experiencing Record Cannabis Use

    WEBH15769-original
    From our Partners

    Could Low Iron Be Slowing You Down? What Every Female Runner Should Know...

  • Anti-Aging

    Anti-Aging

    • Functional Medicine
    • Hormone Optimization
    • Recovery
    • Wellness
    Over 40s couple performing mobility workouts and stretches outdoors
    Wellness

    2 Simple 15-Minute Mobility Workouts to Help Reduce Pain

    A group of young adventurers using travel and outdoor adventures to keep health and fit
    Wellness

    Traveling and Adventuring: Your Path to Staying Young, Fit, and Healthy

    Medical professional examining a xray of the knee due to popping joints
    Wellness

    Are Your Joints 'Popping'? This Is What It could Be

    Female Massaging Her Feet And Doing Shin Splint Stretches for good foot health
    Recovery

    Here's Why Your Feet May Be Halting Your Training Gains

  • Flex

    Flex

    • Olympia Coverage
    • Athletes
    • Nutrition
    • Training
    • Videos
    United States Air Force Staff Sergeant Joshua Alvord performing a behind the neck squat
    Pro Tips

    This Air Force Honor Guard Member Takes Being Fit To Serve Seriously

    Bodybuilders Sam Sulek, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Ronnie Coleman at the premiere of Netflix's Fubar Season 2 and working out at Gold's Gym Venice Beach
    News

    Sam Sulek Gets to Work Out with Arnold and Ronnie in Dream Collab

    236
    News

    Blessing Awodibu Dissects Disappointing Legion Pro Result on TMP

    Bodybuilder Nick Walker performing Weighted Tricep Dips for his massive arms training for 2025 Mr. Olympia competition
    Training

    Nick Walker’s Training For Olympia 2025: Weighted Tricep Dips

  • Hers

    Hers

    • Workouts
    • Nutrition
    • Supplements
    • Athletes & Celebrities
    • Features
    Jess Evans
    Hers Athletes & Celebrities

    Jess Evans Has Created Her Own 'Cinderella Man' Story

    Nicole Young posing with light weights
    Hers Athletes & Celebrities

    This 'Selling Sunset' Star Is ‘Sold’ on Making Fitness Gains

    Lamborghini female race car driver Lindsay Brewer's full body workout and showing her muscular arms
    Hers Workouts

    Lindsay Brewer’s Full Throttle, Full-Body Workout

    Healthy vegetables and fruits incorporated in the PCOS diet for women
    Hers Nutrition

    The PCOS Diet For Beginners: Is It Right for You?

  • Olympia

    Olympia

    • Olympia Coverage
    • Buy Tickets
    Caesar Bacarella performing a dumbbell workout with biceps curls
    Pro Tips

    Caesar Bacarella Is Building a Fitness Empire at Full Speed

    Olympia-2019-Whiteny-Jones-Press-Conference
    Interviews

    Whitney Jones Can Break, But Can Never Be Broken

    IFBB Wellness Pro Yarishna Ayala
    Interviews

    Yarishna Ayala Shares Advice for Future Wellness Division Competitors

    2021 Mr. Olympia Top 3 winners Brandon Curry, Big Ramy, Hadi Choopin
    News

    BIG RAMY WINS THE 2021 OLYMPIA!

Subscribe to YouTube Subscribe to the Newsletter Terms of Use Privacy Policy Cookie Policy Accessibility Statement Do Not Sell
  • Workouts
    • Workout Routines
    • Workout Tips
    • Fitness
    • Athlete/Celebrity Workouts
    • Exercise Videos
  • Nutrition
    • Healthy Eating
    • Lose Fat
    • Gain Mass
    • Supplements
    • Performance Nutrition
  • Athletes & Celebrities
    • News
    • Interviews
    • Women
    • Pro Tips
    • Behind-the-Scenes
    • Videos
  • Features
    • From our Partners
    • Active Lifestyle
    • M&F: Fit to Serve
    • Gear
    • News
    • Opinion
  • Anti-Aging
    • Functional Medicine
    • Hormone Optimization
    • Recovery
    • Wellness
  • Flex
    • Olympia Coverage
    • Athletes
    • Nutrition
    • Training
    • Videos
  • Hers
    • Workouts
    • Nutrition
    • Supplements
    • Athletes & Celebrities
    • Features
  • Olympia
    • Olympia Coverage
    • Buy Tickets
  • Resources & Highlights
    • Topics
    • Videos
    • Podcasts
    • Contact
    • Terms of Use
    • Privacy Policy
    • Cookie Policy
    • Accessibility Statement
    • Do Not Sell

Stay Connected

Newsletter Signup

Stay up to date

Sign up below to receive our newest workout routines, recipes, news stories, and offers from our partners

Facebook Twitter Youtube Pinterest
Open menu button
Open search bar button
×

Search M&F

Featured Articles
Lean Muscle
Healthy Eating

28-Days-to-Lean Meal Plan

With the right plan and the right discipline, you can get seriously shredded in just 28 days.

Read article
Kate Upton Attends the 2016 Vanity Fair Oscar Party
Women

The 20 Hottest Female Celebrities

Talented stars, killer physiques.

Read article
Bench press record holder Bill Gillespie breaking the world record at age 62
Pro Tips

The 'Dos' and 'Don’ts' of Bill Gillespie’s Record-Breaking Bench Press

At age 62, "Big Bill" shares his wisdom to dominate one of the ultimate strength marks.

Read article
The 50 Best Female Fitness Influencers on Instagram
Girls

The 50 Best Fitness Influencers on Instagram

Follow these fit women we're crushing on for inspiration, workout ideas, and motivation.

Read article
Hers Nutrition

13 Portable Protein Snacks for Bodybuilders

Pack these healthy, tasty protein bars and jerky in your bag to replenish nutrients after your workout.

by Kristin Mahoney
  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)
Protein snacks intro portable
Devon Jarvis
View Gallery

13 Portable Protein Snacks for Bodybuilders

Close gallery popup button
1 OF 14

1 of 14

Protein snacks intro portable

Devon Jarvis

Snacks for Athletes

We all love to snack, but we may not always make the best decisions with regards to snacking. That’s why we have a list of great protein snacks to carry with you. From protein bars to jerky, these snacks will help you stay healthy and satisfied. SEE ALSO: 11 Best Snacks to Crush Your Cravings

2 of 14

Think thin creamy peanut

Thinkthin High Protein Bars in Creamy Peanut Butter

These gluten- and guilt-free bars contain 20g of protein, and substitute sugar with lower-calorie sugar alcohols. A chewy, nutritious bar that helps satisfy your hunger throughout the day. thinkproducts.com

3 of 14

Detour Bar

Detour Simple in Salted Caramel Cookie Dough

A post-workout pick-me-up in the form of a bar. Featuring smooth caramel and a soft cookie-dough-flavored filling, it’ll help you recover faster after exercise with 20g of protein in each low-sugar bar. detourbar.com

4 of 14

Quest Bar

Quest Bars in S’Mores

Put all the flavor of your favorite summer campfire treat in your pocket. A blend of milk and whey isolates gives these bars 20g of protein at only 180 calories. Plus, stevia and erythritol keep the sugar and carb content low. questnutrition.comSEE ALSO: 7 Low-Calorie Snacks to Binge On

5 of 14

Powerbar

PowerBar ProteinPlus in Lemon Poppy Seed Pound Cake

With reduced sugar (only 3g), low net carbs (2g to 3g), and 20g of protein, this light, new flavor of PowerBar will quell the hangry on contact. It’s also gluten-free and has no artificial flavors or colors. powerbar.com

6 of 14

Luna Bar

Luna Bars in Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate Chunk

Dark chocolate adds a healthy twist to help you stay on track. A blend of soy protein isolate, organic rolled oats, and organic peanut butter makes up the bar’s 8g of protein and only 5g of sugar. clifbar.com

7 of 14

Clif Bar

Clif Nut Butter Bar in Chocolate Hazelnut Butter

A dollop of organic nut butter is tucked into the center of this delicious bar. And although it’s a little higher in carbs, pea and brown-rice protein plus rolled oats aid your energy stores for the long haul.  clifbar.comSEE ALSO: 5 Healthy, Muscle-Building Snacks

8 of 14

OhYeah Bar

OhYeah! One Bars in Birthday Cake

It’s your birthday party every day when you have these sweet-tooth satisfiers. With only 1g of sugar, OhYeah! bars use whey and milk-protein isolates to deliver 21g of protein and 220 calories per serving. vitaminshoppe.com

9 of 14

GoMacro

GoMacro in Protein Purity

These chewy, organic, gluten-, nut-, and soy-free bars supply 10g of clean, organic sprouted, brown-rice protein. Plus, sunflower-seed butter and flax sprouts keep you satiated. gomacro.com

10 of 14

Roasted jalapeno KIND snack bars

Kind Strong & Kind in Roasted Jalapeno

This soy- and dairy-free bar has a savory flavor that will wake up your taste buds. It has 10g of protein from wholesome ingredients such as whole almonds, pumpkin seeds, and pea crisps with a satisfying crunch in every bite. kindsnacks.com

11 of 14

Krave Jerky

Krave Jerky in Basil Citrus

This turkey jerky is infused with citrus and basil, leaving the final product bursting with flavor that is both sweet and crisp. Grabbing a pouch will provide you with two servings offering up 18g of protein per bag.  vitaminshoppe.com

12 of 14

Vermont Jerky

Vermont Smoke and Cure Beef & Pork Stick in Chipotle

Made without preservatives and with real ingredients such as lean beef, lean pork, chipotle peppers, and garlic, this savory blend gives you a satisfying boost with 6g of protein, 0g of sugar, and 230mg of sodium in just 80 calories per serving. vtsmokeandcure.com

13 of 14

ChefsCut BBQ Jerky

Chef’s Cut Jerk Real Chicken Jerky Honey Barbeque

Totally tender all-white chicken breast that’s gluten- and nitrate-free. Each tangy and sweet serving provides 12g of protein at only 80 calories—giving you all the perks of a BBQ without the guilt.  chefscutrealjerky.com

14 of 14

Epic Provisions Jerky

Epic Provisions in Beef Habanero Cherry Bar

The unique pairing of cherries and habanero peppers gives this bar the perfect taste of sweet and spicy that exactly complements the 100% organic grass-fed beef. This Paleo-friendly snack has 13g of protein, 240mg sodium, and 190 calories.  epicbar.comSEE ALSO: 9 Paleo-Friendly Grilling Recipes

Back to intro

Snacks for Athletes

We all love to snack, but we may not always make the best decisions with regards to snacking. That’s why we have a list of great protein snacks to carry with you. From protein bars to jerky, these snacks will help you stay healthy and satisfied. 

SEE ALSO: 11 Best Snacks to Crush Your Cravings

Thinkthin High Protein Bars in Creamy Peanut Butter

These gluten- and guilt-free bars contain 20g of protein, and substitute sugar with lower-calorie sugar alcohols. A chewy, nutritious bar that helps satisfy your hunger throughout the day. thinkproducts.com

Detour Simple in Salted Caramel Cookie Dough

A post-workout pick-me-up in the form of a bar. Featuring smooth caramel and a soft cookie-dough-flavored filling, it’ll help you recover faster after exercise with 20g of protein in each low-sugar bar. detourbar.com

Quest Bars in S'Mores

Put all the flavor of your favorite summer campfire treat in your pocket. A blend of milk and whey isolates gives these bars 20g of protein at only 180 calories. Plus, stevia and erythritol keep the sugar and carb content low. questnutrition.com

SEE ALSO: 7 Low-Calorie Snacks to Binge On

PowerBar ProteinPlus in Lemon Poppy Seed Pound Cake

With reduced sugar (only 3g), low net carbs (2g to 3g), and 20g of protein, this light, new flavor of PowerBar will quell the hangry on contact. It’s also gluten-free and has no artificial flavors or colors. powerbar.com

Luna Bars in Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate Chunk

Dark chocolate adds a healthy twist to help you stay on track. A blend of soy protein isolate, organic rolled oats, and organic peanut butter makes up the bar’s 8g of protein and only 5g of sugar. clifbar.com

Clif Nut Butter Bar in Chocolate Hazelnut Butter

A dollop of organic nut butter is tucked into the center of this delicious bar. And although it’s a little higher in carbs, pea and brown-rice protein plus rolled oats aid your energy stores for the long haul.  clifbar.com

SEE ALSO: 5 Healthy, Muscle-Building Snacks

OhYeah! One Bars in Birthday Cake

It’s your birthday party every day when you have these sweet-tooth satisfiers. With only 1g of sugar, OhYeah! bars use whey and milk-protein isolates to deliver 21g of protein and 220 calories per serving. vitaminshoppe.com

GoMacro in Protein Purity

These chewy, organic, gluten-, nut-, and soy-free bars supply 10g of clean, organic sprouted, brown-rice protein. Plus, sunflower-seed butter and flax sprouts keep you satiated. gomacro.com

Kind Strong & Kind in Roasted Jalapeno

This soy- and dairy-free bar has a savory flavor that will wake up your taste buds. It has 10g of protein from wholesome ingredients such as whole almonds, pumpkin seeds, and pea crisps with a satisfying crunch in every bite. kindsnacks.com

Krave Jerky in Basil Citrus

This turkey jerky is infused with citrus and basil, leaving the final product bursting with flavor that is both sweet and crisp. Grabbing a pouch will provide you with two servings offering up 18g of protein per bag.  vitaminshoppe.com

Vermont Smoke and Cure Beef & Pork Stick in Chipotle

Made without preservatives and with real ingredients such as lean beef, lean pork, chipotle peppers, and garlic, this savory blend gives you a satisfying boost with 6g of protein, 0g of sugar, and 230mg of sodium in just 80 calories per serving. vtsmokeandcure.com

Chef's Cut Jerk Real Chicken Jerky Honey Barbeque

Totally tender all-white chicken breast that’s gluten- and nitrate-free. Each tangy and sweet serving provides 12g of protein at only 80 calories—giving you all the perks of a BBQ without the guilt.  chefscutrealjerky.com

Epic Provisions in Beef Habanero Cherry Bar

The unique pairing of cherries and habanero peppers gives this bar the perfect taste of sweet and spicy that exactly complements the 100% organic grass-fed beef. This Paleo-friendly snack has 13g of protein, 240mg sodium, and 190 calories.  epicbar.com

SEE ALSO: 9 Paleo-Friendly Grilling Recipes

Topics:
  • Body Weight
  • Diet
  • M&F Hers
Author picture
Written by Kristin Mahoney
Also by Kristin Mahoney
Female Boxer wrapping her hands for a boxer
Hers Workouts

7 Boxing Basics Everyone Should Know

10 Packaged Superfoods We Love: Spring 2018
Hers Nutrition

9 Packaged Superfoods We Love: Spring 2020

Newsletter Signup

Stay up to date

Sign up below to receive our newest workout routines, recipes, news stories, and offers from our partners

Muscle & Fitness logo

Follow us

Facebook Twitter Youtube Pinterest

More news

Healthy vegetables and fruits incorporated in the PCOS diet for women
Hers Nutrition

The PCOS Diet For Beginners: Is It Right for You?

If you're navigating the challenges of PCOS, consider exploring this diet as a potential game-changer for your health.

Read article
A Santa Hat on a treadmill to burn off calories from the holiday foods
Hers Nutrition

Eat it and Delete It

Use these exercise suggestions to burn off calories.

Read article
Fruits and Vegetables
Hers Nutrition

The 10 Best Mood-Boosting Foods

Raise your energy levels by knowing what to eat.

Read article
All Hers Nutrition
  1. Home
  2. /
  3. Muscle & Fitness Hers
  4. /
  5. Hers Nutrition
  6. /
  7. 13 Portable Protein Snacks for Bodybuilders
Muscle & Fitness logo
  • Workouts
  • Nutrition
  • Athletes & Celebrities
  • Features
  • Recipes
  • Topics
  • Videos
  • Exercise Videos
  • Podcasts
  • RSS Feed
  • Buy Olympia Tickets
  • Archives
  • Sitemap
Facebook Twitter Youtube Pinterest

Newsletter Signup

Stay up to date

Sign up below to receive our newest workout routines, recipes, news stories, and offers from our partners

JW Media, LLC

Copyright 2025 JW Media, LLC, parent company of Muscle & Fitness. All rights reserved.

Contact Us Terms of Use Privacy Policy Cookie Policy Do Not Sell Accessibility Statement