high protein snacks...

i am a lover of all things carbs, but unfortunately my body doesn't feel the same way.  i have learned that foods high in protein keep me fuller longer and are what my body needs and craves.  i am always on the hunt for a good high protein snack or breakfast option. i have been eating "quest bars" on and off for the last year and a half, but lately they have been my favorite quick and portable breakfast. 

i've tasted a lot of power bars and i think these are best, and they have a lot of good things going for them:

~20 grams of protein
~160-190 calories a bar (depending on flavor)
~gluten free
~2 grams of sugar
~high in fiber (about 17 grams per bar)

they have a ton of flavors to choose from, but my favorite ones so far are the "cookies and cream" and the "white chocolate raspberry."  if you buy them individually at the gym or convenience store they will run you upwards of $3.00 a bar, but i find that the best deal is on vitacost.com and it is $25.00 for a box of 12. 

 and for a high protein snack under 100 calories during the day, my favorite options are beef jerky (krave brand, which is also available on vitacost.com for a good price) and cottage cheese, both 90 calories per serving.