Protein Snacks for Athletes: Crispy Beef Jerky Chips
Love's Jerky Co.
Protein Snacks for Athletes: Crispy Beef Jerky Chips
Handmade, thin and crispy beef jerky for your gym bag. Pick your flavors, build your box and stock up for every training week.
Award-winning flavors · Made fresh weekly · 10% off with PARIS10
Protein snacks for athletes should be easy to carry, simple to eat and actually taste good after a hard session. Love's Jerky Co. makes thin, crispy beef jerky we call meat chips, handmade in small batches and made fresh weekly. Use this page to compare our six flavors, see what each one is best for and build a box that keeps your gym bag stocked.
Hand-picked for the gym and fitness
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
Why Love's Beef Jerky Is One of the Best Protein Snacks for Athletes
Gym snacks need to survive a locker, a car seat and a long day. Our jerky is dried until crisp like a chip, so it travels without needing a fridge and is ready to eat the moment you unzip your bag. Shelf life is about 6 months from the made date.
The ingredient lists are short. Several flavors are just beef plus salt or spices, and our beef is not marinated. We also keep sodium lower than many brands, though it varies across jerky, so always read labels and enjoy jerky as part of a varied diet.
Every batch is made by hand in a small family business, using a recipe passed down from our founder's dad, Leroy. Made fresh weekly means it often sells out, so stock up when your favorites are available.
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$72 $64.80 with PARIS10
How to Choose Protein Snacks for Athletes: Matching Flavor to Your Routine
Your flavor pick depends on how you like to snack around training. Here is a quick way to narrow it down.
- Plain Beef or Real Salt: 100% beef or two ingredients, with no heat. Real Salt is also available grass-fed and finished.
- Salt and Pepper: Beef-forward with cracked black pepper and no heat. A solid everyday pick for the gym bag.
- Garlic Delite: Minced garlic for a deep, savory punch with no heat. Great when you want real flavor.
- Hatch Green Chile: Savory teriyaki with smoky Hatch chile, mild to medium heat. It won a 1st Place International Flavor Award.
- Lemon Pepper: Bright citrus and black pepper with no heat. It earned a 3rd Place International Flavor Award.
Gym Bag Tips for Snacking on Protein Snacks for Athletes
A little planning makes jerky easier to use around workouts. These habits work well for most training schedules.
- Stash a 1.5oz bag in your gym bag, car and desk so a snack is always within reach.
- Eat it after training with water and a piece of fruit for a simple, balanced snack.
- Pick a mild flavor if heat bothers you mid-day, and save Hatch Green Chile for when you want some kick.
- Keep a 5oz bag at home and refill your smaller bags each week.
- Check the made date on your bag so you can plan to enjoy it within about 6 months.
Flavor comparison for the gym and fitness
| Flavor | Heat | Contains | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plain Beef | No heat | No listed allergens | Pure beef flavor, simple 100% beef |
| Real Salt | No heat | No listed allergens | Two-ingredient snack; grass-fed option available |
| Salt and Pepper | No heat | No listed allergens | Everyday gym bag staple |
| Hatch Green Chile | Mild to medium | Wheat, Soy | Post-workout flavor with a little kick |
| Garlic Delite | No heat | No listed allergens | Bold, savory garlic flavor |
| Lemon Pepper | No heat | Wheat, Soy, Fish | Bright, tangy flavor after training |
Verified buyer reviews
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.
5oz vs 1.5oz and the Sample Pack: Which to Buy for Athletes
The 1.5oz bag is built for the gym bag, the car and the desk drawer. The 5oz bag costs about 25% less per ounce, so it is the better value if you snack on jerky regularly or share with a training partner.
Not sure which flavor you will love? The sample pack gives you six flavors in six 1.5oz bags for $50 with free shipping. It is an easy way to find your favorites before you commit to bigger bags.
Why Thin and Crispy Jerky Beats Thick, Chewy Jerky
Thick, leathery jerky can feel like a jaw workout. Ours is thin-sliced and dried until crisp, so it snaps and breaks down easily, which makes it simple to eat on the move or between sets.
Every cow is different, so some batches turn out a little chewier than others. The flavor stays the same either way. That is part of what comes with real, handmade, small-batch jerky.
Protein Snacks for Athletes FAQ
Are your jerky chips good protein snacks for athletes?
Beef jerky is a popular protein snack for athletes because it is portable and shelf-stable. We do not publish nutrition numbers on this page, so check the label on your bag for details and enjoy jerky as part of a varied diet.
How spicy are the flavors?
Most flavors have no heat at all. Hatch Green Chile is the only one with heat, and it is toned down to a customer-friendly mild to medium. If you want zero heat, try Plain Beef, Real Salt or Salt and Pepper.
Is the jerky tough or chewy?
Our jerky is thin-sliced and dried until crisp like a chip, so it is easier to bite than thick jerky. Every cow is different, so some batches run a little chewier. The flavor stays the same.
How long does it last in my gym bag?
Shelf life is about 6 months from the made date. We add no preservatives beyond what is in some sauces, and our beef is not marinated. Check the made date on your bag and keep it somewhere dry.
What are the allergens?
Everything is made in a facility that handles dairy, peanuts, wheat, egg, soy and tree nuts. Hatch Green Chile contains wheat and soy, and Lemon Pepper contains wheat, soy and fish. Others list no allergens and have no wheat or soy ingredients.
How fast does shipping take, and what does it cost?
Shipping is free in the US on orders over $66. Orders process in about 2 days, then USPS takes 5-8 business days or FedEx Home Delivery takes 4-7 business days. Package protection is available. All sales are final, so report problems within 7 business days.
Build Your Gym Bag Jerky Box
Pick your flavors, choose 1.5oz or 5oz bags, and get free US shipping over $66. Small batches sell out, so order while it is fresh.
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