Protein Snacks
Want nutritious food and snacks to keep you going throughout the day? Look no further. Our huge range of protein foods and snacks are on hand to keep your diet and training on track.
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Protein bars, cookies, wafers, brownies, flapjacks — the protein snacks range covers every format you'd want for hitting your protein targets without reaching for something you'd rather avoid. Each one is built around real protein content, not the kind of numbers that only look good on paper. Whether you're tracking macros seriously or just want a smarter snack to keep in your bag, there's something here that fits.
The range spans over 20 products, from the indulgent to the straightforward, so you're not stuck eating the same thing every day. High protein snacks in Ireland and across Europe ship directly from Myprotein, meaning you get the same quality and consistency every time. Flavours range across chocolate, peanut butter, caramel, and more — all with the nutrition data front and centre so you always know what you're getting.
Who Protein Snacks Are For
If you train regularly and want food that actually matches that effort, protein snacks are a straightforward solution. Gym-goers, runners, cyclists, and anyone doing structured training typically have higher daily protein requirements — and a convenience snack that delivers 15–38g of protein per serving makes hitting those numbers a lot more realistic across a busy day.
That said, you don't need to be an athlete for protein snacks to make sense. Anyone who finds themselves reaching for whatever's in the vending machine or the biscuit tin at 3pm would benefit from having a better option to hand. These are snacks first — they're designed to taste good — and the protein content is the bonus that makes them genuinely worth choosing over standard alternatives.
When to Use Protein Snacks
The honest answer is: whenever you'd normally have a snack. Mid-morning, between meals, before a session, after training, on a long commute — protein snacks are designed for the moments when a meal isn't practical but you still want something substantial. They're portable, they don't need refrigerating, and they don't require any preparation.
Post-training is a popular time to reach for a protein bar or cookie, particularly when you're some distance from home and a full meal isn't immediately possible. Many people also use them as a desk snack during the working day, or as something to eat before a workout when a full meal feels like too much. The format does most of the work — it's already portioned, already flavoured, and already sorted.
Protein Snacks Benefits
Real Protein, Not Just Marketing
These aren't token-protein products. Across the range, you'll find bars and cookies delivering anywhere from 15g to 38g of protein per serving — with some options packing more protein per gram than many conventional snack foods manage per entire packet. Protein contributes to the growth and maintenance of muscle mass1, making these a practical choice for anyone with an active lifestyle.
Lower Sugar and Fat Than Standard Alternatives
Many of the products in the range are formulated with significantly less sugar and fat than comparable mainstream snacks. The Extra Protein Cookie, for example, delivers 38g of protein with 70% less sugar and 40% less fat than many leading supermarket alternatives. You get the taste without the trade-off.
A Format for Every Occasion
Bars, cookies, wafers, brownies, flapjacks, crisps, granola — the range covers more ground than most dedicated snack brands. That variety means you can rotate through formats depending on what you feel like, without falling back on the same product every single day.
Designed to Fit Around a Busy Life
Protein snacks are shelf-stable, individually portioned, and ready to eat without any preparation. That makes them genuinely practical for commutes, gym bags, desk drawers, and anywhere else you need reliable nutrition on hand. Knowing exactly how much protein is in each one takes the guesswork out of hitting your daily targets.
Popular Picks
Crispy Protein Wafer — If you want a lighter snack that doesn't compromise on protein, the Crispy Protein Wafer delivers 15g per bar with 60% fewer carbs than supermarket alternatives across five flavours.
Extra Protein Cookie — The Extra Protein Cookie packs a serious 38g of protein into one cookie, with 70% less sugar and 40% less fat than many leading supermarket alternatives, making it one of the most substantial high-protein snacks around.
Myprotein Layered Bar — For those who want more than a basic bar, the Myprotein Layered Bar builds six layers of taste and texture around 20g of protein and less than half a teaspoon of sugar.
FAQs
What are protein bars and how do they differ from regular snack bars?
Protein bars are snack bars specifically formulated to deliver a significantly higher protein content than standard confectionery or cereal bars. A typical mainstream snack bar might contain 2–5g of protein per serving; protein bars in this range contain between 15g and 38g. They're made using protein-rich ingredients such as whey protein isolate, milk protein, or soy protein, and are typically lower in sugar than their conventional counterparts. Protein contributes to the growth and maintenance of muscle mass1, making them a popular choice for active people.
What protein snacks are available at Myprotein?
There's a wide range covering most formats you'd want: protein bars including the Myprotein Layered Bar and Impact Protein Bar, cookies including the Extra Protein Cookie and Gooey Filled Protein Cookie, a Double Dough Protein Brownie, Crispy Protein Wafer, Filled Protein Wafer, Oat Protein Flapjack, Protein Granola, Popped Protein Crisps, and more. Flavour Drops, nut butters, and powdered peanut butter round out the range for those who want protein-rich ingredients to use in their own recipes. Between bars, cookies, wafers, and savoury-style options, there's enough variety to keep things interesting throughout the week.
Which protein snack should I choose?
That depends on what you're looking for. If maximum protein per serving is the priority, the Extra Protein Cookie delivers 38g of protein with 70% less sugar and 40% less fat than many leading supermarket alternatives — it's a serious option for anyone tracking macros closely. If you want something lighter and crispier, the Crispy Protein Wafer offers 15g of protein with 60% less carbs and 20% less fat than supermarket equivalents. For something more indulgent with good all-round nutrition, the Myprotein Layered Bar gives you six layers of taste and texture alongside 20g of protein.
Are protein bars good as high protein snacks for everyday use?
Protein bars work well as everyday high protein snacks for people who want a convenient, portion-controlled option between meals or around training. They require no preparation, are shelf-stable, and deliver a consistent amount of protein per serving — which makes them easier to factor into a daily nutrition plan than many whole-food alternatives. They're best used as part of a balanced diet rather than as a replacement for meals.
Are protein cookies and brownies just regular baked goods with added protein?
The formulation is quite different from standard baking. Protein cookies and brownies in this range are engineered from the ground up to hit specific macronutrient targets — high protein, reduced sugar, controlled fat — while still delivering a texture and flavour you'd actually want to eat. They're not regular biscuits with a scoop of powder thrown in. The Extra Protein Cookie, for instance, achieves 38g of protein per cookie through purpose-built formulation, not fortification of a standard recipe.
What are protein wafers?
Protein wafers are a lighter, crispier format of protein snack — typically made with wafer layers and a protein-enriched filling, similar in structure to a standard cream-filled wafer bar but reformulated for higher protein and lower carbohydrate content. The Crispy Protein Wafer and Filled Protein Wafer both sit in this category, offering a snacking experience that's closer to something you'd find in a confectionery aisle, but with the nutritional profile of a proper protein snack.
Who developed the protein snacks at Myprotein?
Myprotein's expert nutritionists develop all the products in the protein snacks range. Each product is formulated to hit meaningful protein targets while delivering on taste and texture — and the full nutritional information is clearly displayed on every product so you always know exactly what you're getting.
Can I buy protein snacks in Ireland?
All protein snacks in the range are available to order online and ship to Ireland directly from Myprotein. The full product selection — including protein bars, protein cookies, wafers, brownies, flapjacks, and granola — is available to buy online, with the same range and pricing as the rest of the Myprotein catalogue.
How do protein snacks compare to making your own high protein snacks at home?
Making high protein snacks at home gives you control over ingredients, but it takes time and doesn't always result in the same protein density. Ready-made protein bars and cookies are portioned, consistent, and genuinely portable in a way that home-baked alternatives rarely are. Products like the Powdered Peanut Butter and Flavour Drops are worth considering if you do like making your own — they're designed to add protein and flavour to homemade recipes without adding significant fat or calories.
Are protein brownies and cookies suitable as post-training snacks?
Many people use protein cookies and brownies after training, particularly when a full meal isn't immediately practical. They're easy to carry, require no preparation, and deliver a solid hit of protein in a format that's easy to eat on the go. Protein contributes to the maintenance of muscle mass1, and having a convenient source readily available after a session is one of the main reasons these formats are popular with active people.
1. Protein contributes to the growth and maintenance of muscle mass.