15 High-Protein Finds To Grab At Sam's Club

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Little-known fact for Sam's Club members: The warehouse is a goldmine for protein-packed snacks and meal helpers, all at an unbeatable cost for the bulk sizes you get. And this doesn't just mean ultra-processed, high-protein foods that no one asked for, like toaster pastries, tortillas, or cheese puffs. (Granted, these protein-enhanced foods come in handy when trying to meet your daily protein goals.) Sam's Club also has a large selection of high-protein goods in the form of whole foods, including meat, dairy, eggs, and plant-based products which offer more nutrition beyond just protein.

On this list, you'll find a mix of fortified snacks as well as foods that are naturally high in protein, so you can choose what works best for your routine and appetite. Whether you need something to grab between meals or a protein-rich ingredient to build dinner around, Sam's Club has you covered. These picks are available both in Sam's Club stores and online.

Fairlife protein shakes are frequently considered among the best ready-to-drink protein shakes on the market, and for good reason. Sam's Club offers vanilla- and chocolate-flavored Fairlife Nutrition Plan Protein Shakes in 12-packs, with each 11.5-ounce bottle containing 30 grams of protein, 2.5 grams of fat, and 2 grams of total sugar. The shakes are also fortified with 12 essential vitamins and minerals, all within just 150 calories. The shelf-stability of these shakes makes them convenient to take on-the-go or keep stocked in your pantry, while the impressive nutritional profile makes them a nourishing snack for just about anyone.

Fairlife Nutrition Plan Protein Shakes are available at Sam's Club for $26.78.

For a satisfying and savory high-protein snack look no further than Member's Mark Beef Steak Strips. Every 12-ounce bag offers 12 servings of 100% beef jerky strips with 9 grams of protein for only 70 calories. While the majority of beef jerky is often high in sodium and added sugar, each serving of this jerky contains a relatively mild 320 milligrams of sodium and 6 grams of added sugar. You'll also find a low amount of fat and carbohydrates, at 1.5 grams of fat and 6 grams of carbohydrates.

Member's Mark Beef Steak Strips are available at Sam's Club for $11.98.

Orgain is a leading brand of plant-based protein powder that's offered at a competitive price for Sam's Club members. Orgain's proprietary protein blend comes from high-quality plant sources, including organic peas, brown rice, mung beans, and chia seeds. Each two-scoop serving provides 21 grams of complete protein. You'll also get 4 grams of fiber and 35% of the Daily Value of iron. Whether you're following a plant-based diet or simply looking for a dairy-free protein option, this is a great option to add to your cart in either vanilla, chocolate, or strawberry flavor.

Orgain Organic Plant-Based Protein Powder is available at Sam's Club for $33.98.

Similar to Fairlife Protein Shakes, the 12-pack Member's Mark Ultra-Filtered Protein Milkshake offers 30 grams of protein in each 11.5-ounce bottle. (The protein comes from the ultra-filtered low-fat milk.) You're getting an impressive nutritional profile here, including comparable amounts of vitamins and minerals to what's found in Fairlife's shakes. Sam's Club also offers a better deal on its private-label protein milkshakes, which don't contain the controversial ingredient carrageenan (Fairlife Protein Shakes do). These protein milkshakes are offered in vanilla and strawberry flavors.

Member's Mark Ultra-Filtered Protein Milkshakes are available at Sam's Club for18.98.

For those of us who want to have a chocolate chip cookie and meet our protein goals too, Wella Super Protein Cookies come in handy. You can find these peanut butter chocolate chip protein cookies in the refrigerated section of Sam's Club warehouses. The recipe is similar to traditional chocolate chip cookies except they include ingredients like peanuts, whey protein concentrate, and peanut flour to boost each 2.4-ounce cookie with 17 grams of protein. The cookies are also gluten-free, contain 4 grams of fiber, and have 7 grams of added sugar. 

Wella Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Protein Cookies are available at Sam's Club for $8.97.

When you're in need of a quick, savory, high-protein breakfast or snack, skip the egg bakes at Starbucks and instead opt for Member's Mark Sous Vide Uncured Bacon and Three Cheese Egg Bites. Each 10-count box is just $10 with two bites per serving providing a filling 20 grams of protein, 6 grams of carbohydrates, and 17 grams of fat. The egg bites can be warmed in the microwave, air fryer, or toaster oven and are ready to provide you with a hit of protein in less than 10 minutes.

Member's Mark Uncured Bacon and Three Cheese Egg Bites are available at Sam's Club for $9.76.

If you're looking for a high-protein version of your favorite Doritos, Quest Tortilla Style Protein Chips offer a similar experience. The variety pack offers five different flavors of chips — Hot & Spicy, Loaded Taco, Buffalo Ranch, Nacho Cheese, and Pizza — with 4 bags of each flavor included for a total of 20. Each bag weighs a little over 1 ounce and contains 18 or 19 grams of protein, 5 grams of carbs, and 4.5 to 6 grams of fat, depending on the flavor. Although these chips are highly-processed, that's true of many packaged snacks. At least these offer nine times as much protein per serving as traditional flavored tortilla chips.

Quest Tortilla Style Protein Chips Variety Pack is available at Sam's Club for $33.98.

Of all the protein-enhanced food and beverage product trends that have emerged in recent years, protein coffee may be one of the biggest. Naturally, a coffee and protein powder hybrid would be created in the wake of this popularity, and Chike Iced Coffee Whey Protein Powder is it. Two scoops provides 20 grams of protein and 150 milligrams of caffeine, about the amount found in two shots of espresso. Enjoy with milk or water over ice for the full experience, whether as your afternoon pick-me-up or pre- or post-workout boost. Sam's Club sells the mocha flavor in a 27.1-ounce pouch at a lower price than what some retailers sell the brand's 15.3-ounce pouches for.

Chike Iced Coffee Whey Protein Powder is available at Sam's Club for $32.98.

Greek yogurt has long been known for its high-protein content, and Sam's Club sells its 40-ounce Member's Mark Plain Nonfat Greek Yogurt at one of the best prices around. Each ¾-cup serving provides 18 grams of protein with zero grams of fat and only 6 grams of carbs. You can sweeten Greek yogurt with jam, a drizzle of honey, or add fruit and granola for a breakfast parfait. Alternatively, add herbs and spices for high-protein dips and spreads or use it to boost the protein content of baked goods — this tangy yogurt offers endless possibilities to easily increase your protein intake.

Member's Mark Plain Nonfat Greek Yogurt is available at Sam's Club for $4.87.

Similar to Greek yogurt, there's nothing cottage cheese can't add a punch of protein to, and Sam's Club can help keep your fridge well-stocked for constant use thanks to its 3-pound container of Daisy Cottage Cheese. Made from cultured skim milk, cream, and salt, this classic brand of cottage cheese packs 13 grams of protein in a ½-cup serving with only 110 calories. The 4% milkfat and small curd style give it an extra-rich, satisfying flavor while keeping a serving at just 5 grams of fat. Best of all, you're getting several pounds of quality cottage cheese without the premium price.

Daisy Cottage Cheese is available at Sam's Club for $7.67.

If you're looking for a protein bar that doesn't taste like chalk or chemicals, Kize Life Changing Bars need to find their way into your Sam's Club cart. The variety pack comes with two flavors: peanut butter chocolate chip (9 grams of protein) and oatmeal chocolate chip (7 grams of protein). The bars contain just a handful of recognizable ingredients, with the protein mainly coming from peanut butter, egg whites, and pea protein. Though the amount of protein in each bar is relatively modest, the balance of fat and fiber along with the rich flavor makes for a filling snack.

Kize Life Changing Bar Variety Pack is available at Sam's Club for 13.98.

For an easy, tasty high-protein meal to take with you or keep on hand when you need something nourishing in a pinch, Member's Mark Salsa Verde Chicken Bowls check all the boxes. Roasted chicken breast pieces, cilantro lime rice, black beans, corn, and zucchini are all flavored with salsa verde. This tasty mixture provides a whopping 43 grams of protein in each 12-ounce bowl for just under 500 calories. Not to mention, they only take 2 minutes to heat in the microwave. The bowls are sold in 2-packs at a price you'd typically pay for a single bowl at Chipotle.

Member's Mark Salsa Verde Chicken Bowls are available at Sam's Club for $13.44.

When you need something high in protein that's hearty and savory, it doesn't get much easier than heating up a fully cooked hamburger patty like Don Lee Farms Flame Grilled Angus Choice Beef Patties. These patties are found in the frozen section of Sam's Club and sold in packs of 12, with each seasoned burger containing 23 grams of protein. You can easily heat a patty in the microwave, air fryer, skillet, grill, or oven within minutes to enjoy a classic burger. Or, if you're not feeling burgers, chop up the burger meat and use it like ground beef for taco night.

Don Lee Farms Flame Grilled Angus Choice Beef Patties are available at Sam's Club for $23.64.

When you need a cool, refreshing frozen treat that tastes like a novelty ice cream bar but is actually made from protein-packed Greek yogurt, look for Clio Greek Yogurt Bars in the refrigerated section of Sam's Club. Each bar is just under 2-ounces and is made with a base of either strawberry- or vanilla-flavored Greek yogurt dipped in chocolate. Each bar contains 8 grams of protein and 160 or 170 calories. Each box contains six of each flavor for 12 bars total, but you may want to grab two boxes — it's hard to make a delicious yet nourishing treat like these last!

Clio Greek Yogurt Bars are available at Sam's Club for $11.86.

StarKist Wild Caught Light Tuna in Water is the perfect blank canvas for adding quality protein to meals and snacks. Sam's Club sells a 10-count box of 2.6-ounce pouches with each pouch containing 17 grams of protein, making it an easy addition to salads, sandwiches, wraps, or upgraded tuna salad. The shelf-stable pouches also make it convenient to take with you wherever a boost of protein may be needed. Packed in water instead of oil, it's a lean protein source with just 70 calories and 0.5 grams of fat per serving. It also provides B vitamins, vitamin D, and several minerals, including iron, potassium, selenium, and phosphorus.

StarKist Wild Caught Light Tuna In Water is available at Sam's Club for $10.28.