High Protein Low Carb Snacks

What is a high protein, low carb diet? This new diet plan is mainly constructed for quick weight loss and in an effective manner. Basically what this diet does is that it aims on acquiring almost half of your daily calories from protein foods only. In order to build, maintain, and repair tissues in our body, these high protein foods are highly recommended. Although many a time, people are not very welcoming to new weight loss diets as they seem pretty much alike. And if you have the same doubt, rest assured that the American Heart Association, the American Cancer Society, and the National Cholesterol Education Program, all have recommended this diet. In our following article, we are going to learn about high protein and low carb snacks that will give you all the nutrients your body requires and still lose weight.

But before getting into any details about the high protein, low carb snacks, there are certain health risks that you should keep in mind. Consumption of excess protein foods can be harmful to the kidneys, it results in high cholesterol (risk or heart disease, stroke, and cancer), and ketosis. Hence it is wise to speak to your doctor before beginning the diet program.

Healthy Recipes

As we all lead a stressful and fast-paced lifestyles, it can be difficult to stick to a particular diet or exercise routine to lose weight. Here are some healthy high protein snacks recipes that will satisfy the hunger monsters.

Almond Pancakes

Ingredients

• 5 tablespoons almond flour
• 1 tablespoon sour cream
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 teaspoon cooking oil
• 1 packet Splenda
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• Splash French vanilla syrup, sugar-free

Directions

In a medium bowl, mix all the ingredients together and blend properly; make a smooth paste. In a skillet, apply the non-stick cooking spray and keep the heat on medium. With a ladle, pour 3 small spoonful of batter. Cook on one side till the bubbles come up and turn to the other side. Once you get a golden brown color, remove from the skillet and enjoy them hot.

Garlic Flax seed Crackers

Ingredients

• 1 cup flax seed meal
• 1½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup water
• ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese, grated

Directions

First of all, you will preheat the oven at 400°F. In a small bowl, mix all the ingredients together. On a baking sheet, spoon the mixture over a greased parchment paper and place another parchment paper on top. Spread the mixture and level it at ⅛ inch thick with a rolling pin. Make sure the dough doesn't get too thin or else it will burn in the oven while cooking. If the sides have become thinner, use your fingers to push them slightly inside. Use a knife to slightly mark how big or small you want the crackers to be. Do a rectangle or square shape so that once they are ready, you can break them easily. Place the sheet in the oven and bake for about 15 to 17 minutes. Once the center turns a bit solid, the crackers are ready. The sides will become slightly brown and that's you sign to bring the crackers out. Cut the crackers from the slits you made before and enjoy them whenever you like.

Chicken and Egg Quiche

Ingredients

• 10 eggs, beaten
• 2 green peppers, chopped
• 2 cups chicken, diced
• 2 tablespoons onion flakes
• 2 teaspoons parsley flakes
• 2 teaspoons chili pepper flakes
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt and black pepper, for taste

Directions

For our last healthy snack, we are going to make delicious chicken-egg quiche. For that, you'll have to preheat the oven at 350°F. In a bowl, add the beaten eggs with the rest of ingredients and mix properly. Take an 8-inch cake pan, spray with non-stick cooking spray, and pour the mixture in. Place the pan in the oven and bake for about half an hour. Once the quiche has set, take it out from the oven, and let it sit for couple of minutes. Cut wedges (size depends on you) and serve them hot.

Apart from the recipes we've discussed in this article, you can also read another Buzzle article on high protein low carb foods. So these were some snacks you go indulge in and still lose weight. As I mentioned earlier in the article, it is very essential you speak to your doctor before beginning this diet or any other diet for that matter as the health risks should not be overlooked.