Beef Jerky & Cheese Plate

Snack · Easy · 3 min (3 prep + 0 cook) · Makes 1 serving (~70 g protein). Use the planner's servings stepper to batch-cook.
High-proteinLow-carbGluten-freeNo-cook
Beef Jerky & Cheese Plate — high-protein snack recipe

Beef Jerky & Cheese Plate delivers 70 g of protein for just 8 g net carbs — no cooking required — just assemble and eat. It keeps net carbs low and added sugar near zero, so your energy stays steady.

70 gProtein
8 gNet carbs
30 gFat
2 gFiber
582Calories

Ingredients

  • 80 g Beef jerky (low-sugar)
  • 100 g Cheese (cheddar/gouda)
  • 20 g Almonds
  • 80 g Cucumber & cherry tomatoes

Equipment

  • mixing bowl

Method

  1. Arrange the jerky, cheese, almonds and crunchy veg on a plate or in a box.
  2. That's it — a savory, shelf-stable, high-protein snack.

Storage & make-ahead

Best assembled fresh. Prep the components up to 2 days ahead, keep chilled, and combine just before eating.

Tip

Choose a jerky with little or no added sugar. Great for travel and desk drawers.

Dietary swaps

Dairy-free: Cheese (cheddar/gouda) → dairy-free cheese (for lactose intolerance or a dairy-free diet)

Nut-free: Almonds → toasted sunflower or pumpkin seeds (for nut allergies — seeds work just as well)

Full nutrition (estimated, per serving): 582 kcal · 70 g protein · 8 g net carbs · 30 g fat (21.5 g sat) · 2 g fiber · 8.5 g sugar · 1980 mg sodium. Allergens: Milk, Nuts. Macros are realistic estimates from standard food-composition values; brands and portions vary.

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