Best High Protein Snacks: Crispy Beef Jerky Chips
Love's Jerky Co.
Best High Protein Snacks: Crispy Beef Jerky Chips
Handmade, thin-sliced beef jerky we call meat chips. Pick your flavors, build your box, and snack on real beef made fresh every week.
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Best jerky for high protein snacking
Plain Beef
No heat · No listed allergens
$22 or $19.80 with PARIS10
Real Salt
No heat · No listed allergens
$25 or $22.50 with PARIS10
Salt and Pepper
No heat · No listed allergens
$25 or $22.50 with PARIS10
Hatch Green Chile
Mild to medium · Contains Wheat, Soy
$25 or $22.50 with PARIS10
Garlic Delite
No heat · No listed allergens
$25 or $22.50 with PARIS10
Lemon Pepper
No heat · Contains Wheat, Soy, Fish
$25 or $22.50 with PARIS10
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Looking for the best high protein snacks that taste like real food? Love's Jerky Co. makes thin, crispy beef jerky we call meat chips. Our family recipe came from our founder's dad, Leroy, and every batch is handmade and made fresh weekly. Beef is the star, the ingredient lists are short, and there are six flavors to choose from. Here is how to pick yours and build a box.
Why Love's Jerky Fits the Best High Protein Snacks List
Great protein snacking starts with real beef. Our jerky is thin-sliced and dried until it crisps like a chip, so you get a satisfying crunch instead of a long, tiring chew. It is a snack that feels like a treat but is built on beef.
We keep things simple. Plain Beef is 100% beef and nothing else, and Real Salt is just top round and unrefined Redmond Real Salt. Our beef is not marinated, and our sodium runs lower than many brands.
Because we are a small family business, batches are handmade and made fresh weekly. They sell out often, which is why many customers stock up with a box instead of a single bag.
How to Choose Among the Best High Protein Snacks
Six flavors, each with its own personality. Use these quick picks to match a flavor to your snacking style.
- Want pure beef? Start with Plain Beef (100% beef) or Real Salt (just beef and Redmond Real Salt). Real Salt also comes grass-fed and finished.
- Prefer a classic? Salt and Pepper lets the beef lead with cracked black pepper and a hint of salt.
- Love bold savory flavor? Garlic Delite brings authentic minced garlic with no heat.
- Want something bright? Lemon Pepper balances citrus zest and black pepper (it contains wheat, soy and fish).
- Craving a little kick? Hatch Green Chile is teriyaki-forward with smoky chile, mild to medium heat, and won 1st Place at the International Flavor Awards.
Flavor comparison for the best high protein snacks
| Flavor | Heat | Contains | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plain Beef | No heat | No listed allergens | Pure beef fans and first-timers |
| Real Salt | No heat | No listed allergens | Simple two-ingredient snacking, grass-fed option |
| Salt and Pepper | No heat | No listed allergens | A classic, beef-forward bite |
| Hatch Green Chile | Mild to medium | Wheat, Soy | Savory teriyaki with a gentle kick |
| Garlic Delite | No heat | No listed allergens | Bold, savory garlic lovers |
| Lemon Pepper | No heat | Wheat, Soy, Fish | Bright, tangy citrus and pepper |
Tips for Getting the Most From High Protein Snacking
A few simple habits make high protein snacking easier to stick with, whatever your day looks like.
- Keep a 1.5oz bag in your bag, desk drawer or glovebox for a grab-and-go option.
- Mix flavors in your box so you do not get bored: one no-heat favorite, one savory, one with a kick.
- Pair jerky with fruit, nuts you tolerate, or cheese for a varied snack plate.
- Read labels on any snack you buy, since sodium and ingredients vary a lot by brand.
- Store your bags in a cool, dry spot. Shelf life is about 6 months from the made date.
5oz vs 1.5oz: Which Best High Protein Snacks Size to Buy
The 1.5oz bag is perfect for trying a flavor or tossing in a bag. The 5oz bag is the better value, costing about 25% less per ounce, so it suits flavors you already know you love.
Not sure where to start? The Sample Pack gives you six 1.5oz bags, one of each flavor, for $50 with free shipping. Orders over $66 also ship free within the US.
Why Thin and Crispy Beats Thick, Chewy Jerky
Most jerky asks you to work for it. Ours is thin-sliced and dried until crisp, so it snaps like a chip and the flavor hits right away.
Every cow is different, so some batches run a little chewier. The flavor stays the same, and that small variation is part of handmade jerky.
What Love's customers say
It's the perfect quick, low-calorie protein source, and the flavors are fantastic. My favorites are the Beef, Real Salt, and Red Chili. Shipping has been fast every time.
Bought this for my sons who are always looking for healthy protein! They love it!!
I absolutely love these jerky bites! They are super dry and crisp, almost like chips. I've never tried anything like this before.
Probably the best jerky out there. I have tried multiple jerky companies and so far you guys are the best. It's always fresh and crunchy!
Love that it is thin. Good work snack.
Hands down the best beefy jerky I've ever had!! I just ordered two more large bags and a sample pack.
Best High Protein Snacks FAQ
What makes Love's jerky one of the best high protein snacks?
It is real beef, thin-sliced and dried until crisp, with short ingredient lists. Plain Beef is 100% beef, and Real Salt is just beef and unrefined salt. It is handmade and made fresh weekly, so it tastes like real food.
Is the jerky spicy?
Most flavors have no heat at all. Hatch Green Chile is mild to medium, with the heat toned down to a customer-friendly level. If you want zero heat, choose Plain Beef, Real Salt, Salt and Pepper, Garlic Delite or Lemon Pepper.
Is it chewy like regular jerky?
No. We thin-slice our jerky and dry it until crisp like a chip. Because every cow is different, some batches can be a little chewier, but the flavor stays the same from batch to batch.
How long does it last?
About 6 months from the made date. We add no preservatives beyond what is in some of the sauces, and our beef is not marinated. Store it in a cool, dry place and check the made date on your bag.
Which products have allergens?
Hatch Green Chile contains wheat and soy. Lemon Pepper contains wheat, soy and fish. The others list no allergens and have no wheat or soy ingredients. Everything is made in a facility that handles dairy, peanuts, wheat, egg, soy and tree nuts.
How fast is shipping, and what if there is a problem?
Orders process in about 2 days, then USPS takes 5-8 business days or FedEx Home Delivery 4-7. Shipping is free over $66. All sales are final since it is food, so report any problem within 7 business days of delivery.
Build Your High Protein Snack Box
Pick your flavors, grab a 5oz bag or the 6-flavor Sample Pack, and get free US shipping on orders over $66.
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