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20 Summer Travel Protein Snacks

By Holly Darnell, RD

June 4, 2026

Summer travel is awesome. Being together with loved ones. Traveling to cool places. Frolicking in the sun and surf, or hiking a sublime nature path.

What's not fun is when you've been in the car, tent or beach just a little too long … and because of all that activity, your hunger hits like a freight train but you're snack-less! Nooooo!

So do a little travel prep and make up these delicious, power-packed snacks for the road or plane trip. You and your crew will be glad you did. (Heads up that for some of these, an ice pack will come in handy.)

1. Collagen protein bars

Because an increasingly high percentage of people want more collagen in their diet, collagen bar recipes are becoming popular. Look no further than this one that includes nearly a full serving of collagen for each serving.

• Supplement ingredient: Multi Collagen Protein Chocolate

• Prep time: 15 min

• Calories per serving: 178

• Macros: 14 grams of carbs, 10 grams of fat, 13 grams of protein

2. Homemade energy bar (with collagen)

The average commercial energy bar is largely to be avoided, for it can often include as much sugar as a candy bar, contains many ultra-processed ingredients, and may be low in fiber or quality protein.

This homemade energy bar relies on mostly whole food ingredients as well as Multi Collagen Protein for extra protein that binds easily in the recipe and offers skin, hair, joint and gut health support.

• Supplement ingredient: Multi Collagen Protein Unflavored

• Prep time: 5 min

• Calories per serving: 190

• Macros: 18 grams of carbs, 12 grams of fat, 10 grams of protein

3. Homemade oat protein bar

Rather than buy a commercial protein bar with processed ingredients, make your own with natural ingredients that create a perfectly balanced protein bar.

• Supplement ingredient: Whey Protein Vanilla

• Prep time: 10 min

• Calories per serving: 197

• Macros: 18 grams of carbs, 10 grams of fat, 10 grams of protein

4. Chocolate protein bar

Want to make your own sports bar? This is your shot and it's easy as can be. These nutrient-dense ingredients blend together very easily and deliver a perfectly balanced chocolate protein bar.

• Supplement ingredient: Multi Collagen Protein Chocolate

• Prep time: 30 min

• Calories per serving: 204

• Macros: 15 grams of carbs, 14 grams of fat, 8 grams of protein

5. Protein breakfast cookies

Are you a breakfast skipper? Or do you not enjoy the typical breakfast but still want something balanced and tasty? Introducing protein breakfast cookies.

• Supplement ingredient: Multi Collagen Protein Unflavored or Multi Protein Plant-Based Vanilla

• Prep time: 10 min

• Calories per serving: 204

• Macros: 20 grams of carbs, 12 grams of fat, 7 grams of protein

6. Collagen brownies

Everyone loves a brownie but the sugar and lack of protein? Not so much. Here you have one of the best proteins (collagen), and it doesn’t interfere with the sublime taste and fudgy texture.

• Supplement ingredient: Whey Protein Vanilla

• Prep time: 10 min

• Calories per serving: 258

• Macros: 19 grams of carbs, 17 grams of fat, 9 grams of protein

7. Protein brownies

These protein brownies use nine ingredients that get the brownie texture and flavor pitch perfect, and they’re a cinch to make. They'll help sooth your sweet tooth while also keep you full with healthy fats and protein.

• Supplement ingredient: Chocolate Whey Protein

• Prep time: 15 min

• Calories per serving: 188

• Macros: 16 grams of carbs, 12 grams of fat, 5 grams of protein

8. Chocolate protein candy bars

The average chocolate candy bar is full of inferior ingredients that aren’t good for you. But what if I told you that you can make a homemade chocolate candy bar and that it’ll be more delicious than anything store-bought? And that it’ll include 11 grams of protein per bar? Believe it.

• Supplement ingredient: Multi Collagen Protein Chocolate

• Prep time: 30 min

• Calories per serving: 373

• Macros: 26 grams of carbs, 27 grams of fat, 11 grams of protein

9. Peanut butter protein balls

Looking for an easy, quick and delicious snack that also hits all the right notes, with sweetness and texture, plus is filling? These protein balls will hit the mark in all respects.

• Supplement ingredient: Multi Collagen Protein Vanilla (or Unflavored)

• Prep time: 10 min

• Calories per serving: 127

• Macros: 11 grams of carbs, 8 grams of fat, 6 grams of protein

10. Peanut butter cookies

Skip those packaged protein cookies that include a laundry list of ingredients you don’t want in your body. Instead, try these high-protein peanut butter cookies that are low in sugar and absolutely delicious. They feature Ancient Nutrition’s breakout hit supplement Multi Collagen Protein Lean powder (light cinnamon flavor).

• Supplement ingredient: Multi Collagen Protein Lean powder

• Prep time: 10 min

• Calories per serving: 185

• Macros: 11 grams of carbs, 12 grams of fat, 8 grams of protein

11. Chocolate peanut butter bars

Peanut butter bars are one of the most searched homemade dessert or snack recipes on the internet, in part because it’s delicious but also easy to make and requires few ingredients and no baking! This one is also full of much better ingredients that what you'll see elsewhere.

• Supplement ingredient: Bone Broth Protein Vanilla

• Prep time: 15 min

• Calories per serving: 290

• Macros: 20 grams of carbs, 21 grams of fat, 10 grams of protein

12. Breakfast bars

The breakfast bar, aka baked oatmeal bars, is a new, easy way to use oats. This compact, handheld bar made from ingredients like oats, nuts, seeds, dried fruits, protein powders and natural sweeteners. It’s designed to provide a balanced, convenient source of energy in the morning.

• Supplement ingredient: Multi Collagen Protein Vanilla or Multi Protein Plant-Based Vanilla

• Prep time: 10 min

• Calories per serving: 91

• Macros: 13 grams of carbs, 2 grams of fat, 5 grams of protein

13. Carrot cake protein bars

Carrot cake is a delicious dessert but often is too high in sugar and usually bankrupt of protein. Not these carrot cake protein bars, which operate as a perfect snack that you can enjoy when out and about, or before a workout to give you energy.

• Supplement ingredient: Bone Broth Protein Vanilla

• Prep time: 10 min

• Calories per serving: 266

• Macros: 26 grams of carbs, 16 grams of fat, 14 grams of protein

14. Almond butter banana protein bars

With only extra healthy ingredients and easy as pie to make, these may be the best protein bar you've every had ... and it's certainly a lot better for you than anything you can pick up at the store.

• Supplement ingredient: Multi Collagen Protein Vanilla

• Prep time: 5 min

• Calories per serving: 206

• Macros: 21 grams of carbs, 12 grams of fat, 10 grams of protein

15. Protein donuts

Why a protein donut? Well, protein helps promote satiety, versus the normal donut can often leave you just wanting more. Plus the nutritional profile is so much improved because the ingredients aren’t simply flour, sugar and oil.

• Supplement ingredient: Chocolate Bone Broth Protein Powder

• Prep time: 15 min

• Calories per serving: 132

• Macros: 18 grams of carbs, 4 grams of fat, 10 grams of protein

16. Banana nut muffins

These muffins taste just like Grandma’s banana nut muffins — but with a serving of collagen. They’re also gluten-free and Paleo.

• Supplement ingredient: Multi Collagen Protein

• Prep time: 10 min

• Calories per serving: 202

• Macros: 16 grams of carbs, 9 grams of fat, 8 grams of protein

17. Chocolate banana muffins

Chocolate, chocolate chips and banana. Three of the most delicious ingredients for a muffin. Along with some other key ingredients, these chocolate banana muffins are relatively low carb and are a great snack any time of day.

• Supplement ingredient: Bone Broth Protein Chocolate

• Prep time: 15 min

• Calories per serving: 159

• Macros: 10 grams of carbs, 13 grams of fat, 3 grams of protein

18. Strawberry oatmeal cookies

Bored of oatmeal raisin cookies or want a healthier version? Make up these strawberry oatmeal cookies (or call them simply strawberry cookies) that have the right level of sweetness and ideal texture. They also feature great macros and contain collagen!

• Supplement ingredient: Multi Collagen Protein

• Prep time: 10 min

• Calories per serving: 190

• Macros: 19 grams of carbs, 8 grams of fat, 13 grams of protein

19. Strawberry coconut energy balls

These strawberry coconut no-bake energy balls are true to their name: Provide energy with its unique blend of healthy carbs and fats, alongside a protein powder that mixes easily and provides performance protein.

• Supplement ingredient: Bone Broth Protein Vanilla

• Prep time: 10 min

• Calories per serving: 127

• Macros: 9 grams of carbs, 8 grams of fat, 6 grams of protein

20. Chocolate chip energy balls

No baking required, these healthy energy balls take just five minutes to prepare and only require one bowl. Simply refrigerate and enjoy!

And they're called chocolate chip energy balls for a reason, as they're a perfect macronutrient snack, with a balanced blend of each macronutrient: carbs (16 grams), protein (11 grams) and fats (21 grams).

• Supplement ingredient: Bone Broth Protein Chocolate

• Prep time: 5 min

• Calories per serving: 286

• Macros: 16 grams of carbs, 21 grams of fat, 11 grams of protein

Recipe developed by Holly Darnell, RD. Holly is a registered dietitian nutritionist who unlocked self-love at the intersection of exceptional food and practical solutions for healthy living. She’s passionate about helping others make simple, positive lifestyle changes on their individual path to healing.