High-Protein Snacks You Didn't Expect in Canada, Ranked (2026)

Which high-protein snacks in Canada surprise people the most? Not everything with 15-25g of protein is a bar. This ranked list covers the unexpected ones: 36g protein popcorn, a 25g protein shot, a fizzy 25g protein soda, 22g mac & cheese, 18g roasted beans, high-protein cereals, and protein candy and gummies at 14-15g. Ranked by protein below.

En bref (résumé en français) : Quelles collations riches en protéines surprennent le plus? Maïs soufflé (36g), shot de protéines (25g), boisson gazeuse protéinée (25g), macaroni au fromage (22g), fèves rôties (18g), céréales et bonbons protéinés. Classés par teneur en protéines. Livraison gratuite sur les commandes admissibles.

The ranking — highest protein first

Every product below is in stock and ranked from the most grams of protein per unit or serving to the least. Figures come straight from each package. Tap any name to shop the product.

#	Product	Protein	Calories	Sugar	Type	Per
1	Omaha GF Protein Popcorn (1 bag)	36g	—	1g	Chips/Savoury	per bag
2	Applied Nutrition Protein Shot (1 shot of 25g protein)	25g	—	0g	Shot	per shot
3	Bucked Up Lightly Carbonated Protein Drink (1 can)	25g	100	0g	Drink	per can
4	SINFIT Mac and Cheese (1 box of 2 servings)	22g	—	—	Other	per serving
5	Ghost High Protein Cereal (1 box)	18g	170	—	Cereal	per box
6	Nutraphase Clean Beans (3 servings)	18g	—	2g	Chips/Savoury	per serving
7	ProBites Protein Balls (1 pack of 2 bites)	18g	—	—	Other	per pack
8	TRUELY GF Keto Protein Cereal (6 servings)	18g	150	1g	Cereal	per serving
9	Magic Spoon GF Protein Oatmeal (1 box of 5 packets)	15g	200	—	Cereal	per box
10	Quest GF Candy Bar (1 bar)	15g	210	2g	Candy/Gummy	per bar
11	Redefine Foods GF Skippy Oatmeal Protein Pie (1 pie)	15g	320	—	Cereal	per pie
12	SANA GF Crunchy Protein Bites (100 g)	15g	—	0g	Other	per 50g serving
13	Go Nutrition GF Go Gummy Protein Candy (1 Box of 12 — 14g Protein per Bag)	14g	140	0g	Candy/Gummy	per bag
14	Magic Spoon GF KETO Protein Granola (1 bag of 3.5 servings)	14g	260	2g	Cereal	per bag
15	Protein Candy GF (1 bag)	14g	150	4g	Candy/Gummy	per bag
16	Magic Spoon Keto Protein Cereal (1 box)	13g	140	0g	Cereal	per box
17	Nutry Nuts GF Sugar Free Protein PB Cups (1 pack of 2 cups)	12g	220	1.2g	Candy/Gummy	per package
18	Quest GF Peanut Butter Cups (Box of 12 2-cup packages)	11g	200	1g	Candy/Gummy	per package
19	Applied Nutrition Sparkling Protein Collagen Water RTD (1 can)	10g	44	0g	Drink	per can
20	Quest Nutrition GF Cheese Crackers (1 bag)	10g	130	2g	Chips/Savoury	per bag

Top picks at a glance

Omaha Protein Popcorn (1 bag) — front of bag view

#1 · 36gOmaha GF Protein Popcorn (1 bag)36g protein · 1g sugar · per bagShop → $6.99

Applied Nutrition Protein Shot (100mL) — front of pack — in Canada

#2 · 25gApplied Nutrition Protein Shot (1 shot of 25g protein)25g protein · 0g sugar · per shotShop → $5.99

Bucked Up Lightly Carbonated Protein Drink (1 can) — Peach Mango front of can — in Canada

#3 · 25gBucked Up Lightly Carbonated Protein Drink (1 can)25g protein · 100 cal · 0g sugar · per canShop → $6.99

SINFIT Mac and Cheese (1 box of 2 servings) — front of box — in Canada

#4 · 22gSINFIT Mac and Cheese (1 box of 2 servings)22g protein · per servingShop → $8.99

Céréales protéinées GHOST saveur Lucky Charms — 17g de protéines par portion, au Canada

#5 · 18gGhost High Protein Cereal (1 box)18g protein · 170 cal · per boxShop → $25.99

Nutraphase Clean Beans Ketchup roasted broad beans, navy and red bag, 18g protein per bag

#6 · 18gNutraphase Clean Beans (3 servings)18g protein · 2g sugar · per servingShop → $5.99

ProBites Chocolate Hazelnut protein bites, gold wrapper with hazelnuts and 20g protein

#7 · 18gProBites Protein Balls (1 pack of 2 bites)18g protein · per packShop → $5.99

TRUELY GF Keto Protein Cereal (6 servings) — product view

#8 · 18gTRUELY GF Keto Protein Cereal (6 servings)18g protein · 150 cal · 1g sugar · per servingShop → $17.99

Magic Spoon Protein Oatmeal Banana Bread box front — 15g protein, 1g sugar, gluten-free oats

#9 · 15gMagic Spoon GF Protein Oatmeal (1 box of 5 packets)15g protein · 200 cal · per boxShop → $21.99

Quest Candy Bar (1 bar) — zero-sugar energy drink

#10 · 15gQuest GF Candy Bar (1 bar)15g protein · 210 cal · 2g sugar · per barShop → $5.99

Redefine Foods Skippy Oatmeal Protein Pie (1 pie) — Original Oatmeal Pie front of box — in Canada

#11 · 15gRedefine Foods GF Skippy Oatmeal Protein Pie (1 pie)15g protein · 320 cal · per pieShop → $6.00

SANA Crunchy Protein Bites (100 g) — front of box view — in Canada

#12 · 15gSANA GF Crunchy Protein Bites (100 g)15g protein · 0g sugar · per 50g servingShop → $8.99

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Frequently asked questions

What is the most surprising high-protein snack?

Protein popcorn is the biggest surprise — Omaha Protein Popcorn tosses popped corn with whey isolate for up to 36g of protein per bag. Protein shots (25g in 100mL) and carbonated protein drinks (25g, 100 calories) surprise people too.

Is there really high-protein candy?

Yes. Quest makes a protein candy bar with 15g of protein, and there are protein gummies like Go Nutrition Go Gummy (14g) and Protein Candy (14g per bag) that eat like sour candy but deliver real protein.

Which cereals are high in protein?

Ghost High Protein Cereal and TRUELY Keto Cereal both deliver about 18g per serving, and Magic Spoon cereal, oatmeal and granola range from 13-15g — far above regular cereal.

Can a snack be high-protein and still feel like a treat?

Absolutely. Protein donuts, sweet rolls, poptart-style pastries, brownies, PB cups and candy on this list deliver 11-20g of protein while tasting like dessert. See the Protein Bakery.

Where can I buy these in Canada?

All items ship Canada-wide from Top Nutrition & Fitness in Montreal, with free shipping on qualifying orders. Explore Unique Protein Snacks.

About the author — Diana Famintsyna
Diana is the founder of Top Nutrition & Fitness, a premium supplement and protein-snack retailer she opened in Montreal in 2016. She personally taste-tests and curates every snack the store carries, and reads the nutrition panel on each product before it earns a spot on the shelf. The protein, calorie, and sugar figures on this page are pulled from the packaging of items we actually stock and ship across Canada.

Nutrition figures are per the manufacturer's stated serving size and are provided for general information only — not medical or dietary advice. Always check the current package for the most accurate values. Free shipping on qualifying orders.

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