These alternative protein products range from silkworm powder snacks to dark chocolate-flavored chickpea spreads. While Bella Pupa's wholesome snack range consists of 20% silkworm powder -- sourced from insects and recognized as an alternative source of vitamins, proteins, minerals and fiber -- Boar's Head dark chocolate hummus is a low calorie alternative to traditional dessert spreads.
Other notable alternative protein products include Nibble's high protein lemon and coconut bites which are also non-GMO, gluten and dairy-free. Additionally, Moon Juice's mushroom-based Adaptogenic Protein is another standout. The powder is ideal for mixing with coffee, smoothies and more and boasts 20 grams of protein with Cordyceps, Reishi and Ashwagandha as its key ingredients.
Chickpea-based cakes and algea-infused mock salmon burgers round off this list and speak to consumers' growing desire for plant-based protein options that suit niche dietary restrictions.
15 Alternative Protein Products
From Silkworm Powder Snacks to Dark Chocolate Chickpea Spreads:
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Mock Salmon Burgers
Terramino Foods' Sustainable Burger is Made with Fungi and Algae
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Plant-Powered Frozen Burritos
Vegan Rob's Protein Burritos Nourish with Water Lentils & Algae
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Plant-Powered Protein Bites
Siren Snacks is Reimagining the Protein Bar as a Free-From Product
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Drinkable Oat Yogurts
Hälsa Oatgurt is Free From Soy, Dairy, Gums, Carrageenan and More
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Chickpea-Based Cake Snacks
Rule Breaker's Plant-Based 'Birthday Cake' is Made with Beans
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Free-From Protein Bites
Nibble's High-Protein Snacks Contain No Dairy, Gluten or GMO Ingredients
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Silkworm-Infused Snacks
The Bella Pupa Snacks are Made with 20% Silkworm Powder
8
Apple Cinnamon Bean Dips
Tru Flavors' Dip Made with Beans Pairs Greek Yogurt, Fruit and Spices
7
Adaptogenic Protein Powders
Moon Juice's Adaptogenic Protein Blends Easily Enrich Food and Drinks
6
Dark Chocolate Dessert Hummus
Boar's Head Dark Chocolate Hummus Pairs with Fruit, Crackers & More
5
Festive Cranberry Bites
Quorn's Cracking Cranberry Balls are Fit for Vegan-Friendly Holiday Feasts
4
Plant Protein Pizzas
Sweet Earth Foods' Veggie Lovers Pizza Has a Corn, Carrot & Chia Crust
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High-Protein Cauliflower Crackers
Cali'flour Foods' Cauliflower Thins Contain Almonds & Egg Whites
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Shiitake Mushroom Jerky
Pan's Mushroom Jerky is a Vegetarian Alternative to Meat-Based Snacks
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Bleeding Mushroom Burgers
Naturli’ Foods' Makes "Meat" with Almonds, Tomatoes & Beet Juice
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Tandy's Protein NomNoms Contain Five Grams of Complete Protein
Italian-Style Protein Puddings
Sweet Craft Creamy Budino is a Rich Better-for-You Dessert
Protein Popcorn Snacks
Khloud Protein Popcorn Contains 7g of Complete Protein Per Serving
Decadent Plant-Based Protein Powders
Happy Aging Launches 'Lean Muscle Formula'
Low-Sugar Protein Ice Creams
David Protein Teased a New Protein Ice Cream Product at Expo West
Savory Plant Protein Snacks
TofuGo Makes Craveable, Bold Take-Anywhere Fuel for Life on the Go
Flavorful Protein-Forward Foods
Catalina Snacks Debuts Peanut Butter & Parmesan Garlic Flavors
Grass-Fed Beef Puffs
BUFFS Makes Protein-Packed Crunchy Snacks Nutrient-Dense Ingredients
Gut-Friendly Protein Cheeses
Babybel Pro Boasts Five Grams of Protein and One Billion Probiotics
Precision Fermentation Protein Powders
Animal-Free Egg White Protein Powder is Vegan-Friendly
Peanut Protein Powder Launches
Once Again Introduced Peanut Protein Powder This Month
Protein-Rich Milk Alternatives
Silk Protein Offers 13 Grams of Protein
Protein-Forward Snack Kits
Greenfield Natural Meat Co. Debuts a New Line of Protein Snack Kits
High-Protein Creatine Puddings
Ehrmann's White Choc & Chocolate Pudding Boasts 20 Grams of Protein
Treat-Like Protein Bars
Weena's Delicious Protein Bar Features Chocolate Coating & Crisps
Fungi-Powered Plant-Based Meat Products
Revo Foods Minced Fungi Protein Has Four Ingredients
Protein Collagen Meal Shakes
Organic Protein Collagen Meal Shakes Deliver Clean Fuel on the Go
Hybrid Protein Pastas
Banza Wheat Protein Pasta Combines Semolina Wheat with Chickpeas
Probiotic-Boosted Protein Chips
Rogue Snacks Makes Better-for-You Bites Without Seed Oils
Collagen-Based Protein Gummies
More/Less Protein Gummies Make On-the-Go Supplementation Enjoyable
High-Protein Couscous
Plant-Powered Boostcous Has 46 Grams of Protein Per Serving
Squeezable Plant Protein Pancakes
JUST Power Jacks Boast 40 Grams of Protein Per Pouch
Plant-Based Whole Milks
Eclipse Foods Makes a Significant Advancement in Non-Dairy Innovation
High-Protein Almond Alt Milks
Silk Protein Has 13-Grams of Protein Per Serving
Sweet Fiber Protein Snacks
Mooosh Cotton Candy is Made with One Ingredient
Globally Inspired Protein Chips
Pop Crop's High Protein Chips Were Made with Chefs and ChatGPT
Satiating Dark Chocolate-Covered Snacks
These Biona Dark Chocolate-Covered Snacks are Flavorful
Alternative Protein Pet Treats
Cosmopet's Freeze-Dried Treats for Cats and Dogs Use "E-Protein"
Cocoa-Free Chocolate Alternatives
Win-Win is Bringing Ethical Cocoa-Free Products to Market
Plant-Based Protein Straw Snacks
Lorissa's Organic Snacks is Expanding Its Portfolio of Products
Puffed Ancient Grain Bites
Traditional Alegrías Inspired Paktli's Modern Superfood Snack
Functional Hummus Snacks
ChicP's Hummus is High-Fiber, Plant-Powered & Supportive of Gut Health
Seasonal Spherical Protein Snacks
Day Out Portable Protein Balls Unveiled Dessert-Inspired Treats
Plant-Based Protein Grounds
Beyond Ground is Made with Four Ingredients
Puffed Plant Protein Snacks
HIPPEAS Protein Crunch Packs Plant-Based Protein into Craveable Bites
Candy-Like Protein Bars
Misfit's Plant-Based Protein Bars are Chewy and Gooey
Fall-Flavored Protein Powders
Naked Nutrition Introduced its 'Pumpkin Spice Protein Shake'
Protein-Packed Moisturizers
Gym Kitchen Dreamed Up a High Protein Daily Moisturizer.
Replenishing Protein Pop-Ups
Impossible Foods' Protein Bar Pop-Up Served Protein-Forward Snacks
Functional Coffeehouse Protein Bites
These New Scott’s Protein Balls Flavors Come in Two Options
Crunchy Protein Puffs
Znack That's Light Snacks Nourish with Fun Flavors Like Cheeseburger
All-Natural Protein Dips
Buffy Protein Dips Combine Real Chicken and Cottage Cheese
Refreshing Pea Protein Drinks
nowhey is a Vegan-Friendly, Ready-to-Drink Flavored Protein Water
Minimal-Ingredient Protein Powders
Plenish Plant-Based Protein Powder Has Just Seven Ingredients
Date-Sweetened Protein Cereals
Seven Sundays' PB Puffs Share 10 Grams of Protein Per Serving
Chilled Plant-Based Protein Snacks
Quorn Protein Bites Come in Several Savory Flavors
Mix-In Protein Yogurt Cups
Müller x Myprotein Crunch Enhances Protein Snacking Through Texture
South Asian-Style Protein Bites
Musafir Meets the Demand for Global Flavors and Protein
Bakery-Inspired Protein-Packed Snacks
The Warrior RAW Protein Range Features Two New Flavors
Spicy Protein Seasonings
Good Eats Protein Seasoning Blends Rice & Pea Protein with Herbs & Spices
Dessert-Inspired Protein Snacks
Day Out Peanut Butter Crunch Protein Balls are Satisfyingly Nutty
Squeezable Protein-Rich Cheeses
Primula Protein Offers 24-Grams of Protein Per Pack
Snacking-Friendly Plant-Based Bites
Gosh! Veg Bites Come in Two Globally Inspired Flavors
Plant-Based Protein Shakes
Premier Protein Debuts its Line of 'Almond-milk Protein Shakes'
Faba Bean-Based Protein Products
Happy Plant Protein Will Debut a New Textured Vegetable Protein
Prebiotic Protein Smoothies
gutzy Organic's New On-the-Go Snacks are Gut-Friendly & Protein-Packed
Convenient Nutritional Snacks
Scott’s Protein Balls Introduces Two New Snack Flavors
Plant Protein Cheese Slices
These Alternative Hard Cheese Slices Boast 18% Protein
Cherry Chocolate Protein Bars
The Aloha Chocolate Cherry is Rich in Protein and Fiber
Gluten-Free Protein Puffs
Genius Gourmet Protein Puffs Launched in Buffalo and Cheddar Cheese
Ready-to-Snack Protein Bites
Harvest Morn Protein Balls are Debuting in Two New Flavors
Plant-Based Protein Crackers
The Humble Seed Whole Wheat Protein Crackers Come in Three Flavors
Asian-Inspired Protein Dumplings
Sobo Foods Crafts Chinese-, Japanese- and Korean-Style Flavors
Nutty Protein-Packed Snacks
The Genius Gourmet SKIPPY Protein Snacks Now Come in Three Options
Snackable Protein Cheeses
Babybel Protein Meets the Demand for High-Protein Snacks
Future-Facing Plant Protein Products
Yellow Sunshine Products Feature Fermented Lupin Protein
Plant-Based Protein-Forward Bread Lines
Dempster's Debuts a New Protein Line Up of Bread Products
Filling-Packed Protein Balls
The Protein Ball Co. Stuffed Range Features Three Flavor Options
Protein-Rich Chocolate Bars
Chocotein Meets the Need for High-Protein, Low-Sugar Functional Snacks
Dubai-Style Protein Powders
VitaHustle Launched a Dubai Chocolate-Flavored Protein Powder
Clean-Label Protein Powders
Pothos is Set to Debut Solein-Based Protein Powders in the US Market
Whole-Bean Protein Bites
Tiba Tempeh Protein Bites are Fiber-Rich & Fueled by Natural Ingredients
Chocolatey Protein-Packed Cereals
Kellogg's High Protein Bites Cereal Has 21% Plant-Based Protein
Oat-Based Protein Drinks
Fazer Aito Drinks are Powered by Protein from Peas & Fava Beans
Clean-Ingredient Protein Chips
Khloud Protein Chips Deliver Seven Grams of Protein Per Serving
Indulgent Protein Brownies
Elavi Debuts Peanut Butter Chocolate Protein Brownies
Satiating Soft-Baked Bars
Fava Bean and Sunflower Protein Fuel Hearty Bars by Nature's Bakery
Protein-Packed Jerky Chips
BEEST Snacks' Crunchy Jerky Chips Have 48 Grams of Protein Per Bag
Plant-Powered Mini Muffins
Flax4Life Makes Vegan Muffins Fueled by Lemna Protein
Textured Wheat Plant Proteins
These New Roquette Nutralys Products Come in Two Options
Protein Chocolate Milks
Moo’d Up Chocolate Milk Mix is High in Protein and Low in Sugar
Fiber-Rich Puffed Protein Snacks
The ProFusion Protein Puffs are Crispy and Satisfying
Whole-Food Protein Granolas
Purely Elizabeth Launches Ancient Grain Protein Clusters
Indulgent Protein Puddings
PROfeel Protein Pudding Shares a Treat-Like Experience with a Boost
Artisanal Flavor Puff Snacks
HIPPEAS Chickpea Puffs Showcased Two New Flavor Options
Protein-Packed Egg Wraps
Egglife Foods Debuts the All-New Egg White Wraps for Convenient Nutrition
Superfood-Infused Chocolate Bites
DEFI Snacks Emphasizes Nutrition in the Modern Snack Aisle
Bite-Sized Pea Puffs
HIPPEAS' Baked Pea Puffs are a Snackable, Airy Source of Plant Protein
Dairy-Free Protein Cream Cheeses
Kite Hill Protein Cream Cheese Alternative is Nutrition-Driven
Filling High-Fiber Snacks
Teffie Makes Soft-Baked Snacks with Teff, Flaxseed & Chicory Root
Spicy-Sweet Protein Chips
Wilde Protein Chips Feature Chicken Breast, Egg Whites & Bone Broth
Minimal Ingredient Meat Alternatives
These CleanBean Products Come in Two Options in Thailand
Indulgent Fava Bean Beverages
Fazer Aito Protein Oat Drink Strawberry & White Choco is Plant-Based
Multi-Source Plant Protein Powders
Gaia Hyper Vegan Combines Pea, Rice, Coconut Protein & More
Crunchy Chickpea Granolas
Absurd Snacks' Chickpea & Granola Crunch Mix is a Trail Mix Alternative
Savory Protein-Rich Nut Snacks
Profusion Protein Nut Crunch is Packed with Fiber
Asian-Inspired Protein Powders
Plantiigood Offers Vegan-Friendly Flavors Like Slow-Cooked Taro
Pea-Powered Protein Chips
Each Utopea-ah! Bag Shares Scooped, Flat and Ridged Chip Types
Multisensorial Spiced Snacks
Doosra's Indian Snack Mixes are Crunchy, Creamy, Sweet & Savory
Future-Ready Pet Foods
Cosmopet's Dry Food Range Incorporates Black Solider Fly Larvae
Plant-Based Protein Powder Lines
LiveComplete Targets Fitness Enthusiasts & Athletes with New Line
Cricket Jerky Snacks
Sens Combines Cricket and Plant Proteins to Rival Real Meat Jerky
Plant-Based Foodservice Meats
These Novameat Plant-Based Proteins Come in Two Options
Protein Lentil Chips
Paro Lentil Crisps Pack 12 Grams of Protein Per Bag
Dubai-Style Protein Shakes
Koia's Dubai Chocolate Protein Shake is a Target Exclusive
Non-Processed Meat Alternatives
Veg'chop is Packed with High-Protein Whole Foods & Plants
Clean Ingredient Protein Snacks
The Perfect Snacks Chocolate Covered Salted Caramel Mini
Decadent Protein Gelatos
Whoa Momma Protein's Gelato Delivers Flavor with a Nutritional Boost
Chickpea Masala Veggie Burgers
Actual Veggies Created Its First Collab Product with Maya Kaimal
Crispy Protein-Packed Snack Cakes
ProFusion Protein Cakes are a Nutritious Take on Rice Cakes
Savory Plant Protein Shakes
Not Rocket Science's Plant Power Gazpacho is a First of Its Kind
High-Protein Pita Pockets
Elivart's Pita Pockets are Premium, Plant-Based and Nutritious
Protein-Forward Pasta Lines
Catelli Has Introduced PROTEIN+ Pasta, Which is Delicious & Nutritious
Dark Chocolate Snacking Ranges
These Biona Snacks are Made with 62% Cocoa
Protein Smoothie Bowls
Pitaya Foods' New Smoothie Bowls are Packed with Superfruits & Nutrients
Pistachio-Filled Chocolate Protein Bars
A Viral Gourmet Treat Inspired the Dubite Protein Bar
Protein Cookie Doughs
Enhanced's No-Bake, Just-Add-Water Cookie Dough Has 20g Protein Per Serving
Cookie-Flavored Protein Tablets
Nuap Nutrition's Pila Proteica Supports Tailored Supplementation
Protein Pistachio-Chocolate Ice Creams
Lohilo Pistachio Chocolate Contains Cookie Chunks and More
Bean-Powered Pastas
Favalicious' Fava Bean Pasta is Made with Just Three Ingredients
High-Protein Meal Powders
Huel Has Significantly Expanded Its US Market Accessibility with GNC
Nourishing Seed Blends
PlantChi's Superseed Blends Add a Plant-Powered Boost to Meals
Plant-Powered Protein Croissants
Pastisart's Protein Croissants are Light, Flaky and Nurtritious
Festive Protein Spreads
Majic Protein Crafted New Seasonal Flavors Like Chocolate Orange
Pea-Powered Protein Blocks
Prot Block Helps Indian Consumers Conveniently Get More Protein
Single-Ingredient Protein Powders
Just One Protein Boasts the Market's Highest Protein Per Serving
Satisfying Protein Snack Products
FULFIL Nutrition Launched Three New Protein Products
Twice-Baked Cheese Bites
Cassavida's Crunchy Cheese Bites Take After a Bolivian Snack
Protein Puff Bars
PROMIX's Whey Protein Puff Bars Curb Cravings and Support Recovery
Nutritious Protein Biscuits
Myprotein India's Protein Biskoot Pairs Well with a Cup of Chai
Savory Protein Pasta Cups
Legendary Foods' Garlic Parmesan Protein Pasta Has 48 Grams of Protein
Plant-Based Protein Shawarmas
The Redefine Meat Shawarma is a Versatile Meatless Alternative
Plant-Based Nutrient-Boosted Pot Meals
BOL PROTEIN+ Power Pots are High in Protein and Fiber
Bean-Based Puff Snacks
Remix Snacks' Beanies are Made with Mung Beans & Upcycled Carrots
Gut-Friendly Granola Clusters
Clusterbucks Deliciously Share a Source of Prebiotic Dietary Fiber
Sweet Heat Snack Cakes
Kallø Sweet Chilli Veggie Cakes are High in Protein and Fiber
Non-Soy Protein Meals
smul's Microwavable Plant-Based Meals Nourish with Lentils and Beans
Chickpea-Based Tofu Blocks
THIS' Omami Chickpea Tofu is Modeled After Burmese-Style Tofu
Protein-Packed Plant Foods
Maeil Dairies Unveils a New Maeil Soy Milk Lentils Product
Pea Protein Egg Alternatives
Lasenor Emul Has Launched Lasenor VP-100 as an Egg Alternative