From busy mornings to post-workout recovery, finding clean, nourishing protein options can be tricky. To make it easier, we’ve rounded up the best bars, powders and snacks that fuel your body, support energy and taste genuinely good, without the nasty added fillers!
7 Best Protein Bars
Have you ever grabbed a “healthy” bar only to flip it over and find a long list of additives in the ingredients list? That’s the problem with many products which are marketed as 'clean', but in reality, they can be packed with unnecessary extras that put more strain on your body than support it.
Instead, choose products that keep things simple, nourishing and functional. These bars don’t just tick the box on protein, they fuel your body with quality fats, fibre and collagen for healthy skin & joints. Remember that fewer additives = less stress on the liver, easier digestion and more energy left for the things that really matter.
7 Best Protein Powders
As a PhD in Nutritional Sciences, one of the questions I get asked most is: “What’s the best protein powder?”. Unfortunately many products are packed with nasties that you don’t want in your body. Try to look out for:
🚫 Artificial sweeteners e.g sucralose, aspartame, which disrupt gut health
🚫 Fillers & gums e.g maltodextrin, carrageenan, xanthan gum, which cause bloating & inflammation
🚫 Artificial flavours, colours & preservatives, which cause unnecessary stress on your detox pathways
What you DO want is clean protein containing minimal ingredients. Ideally organic and free from glyphosate, hormones and additives. Remember to always check the label. The shorter the ingredient list, the better. Your protein powder should fuel your body, NOT overload it with additives.
Best High-Protein Snacks
Protein is vital for energy, muscle, hormones, gut repair and keeping you full between meals. But remember, not all snacks are created equal. So here are my top 'High-Protein' snacks ranked by protein density per serving:
🔸 Tinned tuna or Wild salmon: 20–25g
🔸 Protein shake: 20–30g
🔸 Tempeh bites: 15–18g
🔸 Collagen Peptides: 10g
🔸 Beef jerky: 10–15g
🔸 Greek yoghurt: 15–18g
🔸 Cottage cheese: 14g
🔸 2x boiled eggs: 12–14g
🔸 Edamame beans: 10–12g
🔸 Pumpkin seeds: 9g
🔸 Almonds: 6–7g
If you’re looking for the biggest protein hit, grab tuna, a protein shake, tempeh or jerky. For snacks that also support gut and hormone health, go for Greek yoghurt, cottage cheese, edamame or pumpkin seeds.