Ham & Cheese Protein Pinwheels

Snack · Easy · 6 min (6 prep + 0 cook) · Makes 1 serving (~70 g protein). Use the planner's servings stepper to batch-cook.
High-proteinLow-carbGluten-freeNo-cook
Ham & Cheese Protein Pinwheels — high-protein snack recipe

Ham & Cheese Protein Pinwheels delivers 70 g of protein for just 4 g net carbs — zero stove time, ready in minutes. That's enough high-quality protein in one sitting to clear the leucine threshold for muscle repair.

70 gProtein
4 gNet carbs
30 gFat
1 gFiber
566Calories

Ingredients

  • 250 g Lean cooked ham (slices)
  • 40 g Light cream cheese
  • 80 g Cheddar or Swiss cheese
  • 80 g Cucumber or pickle spears
  • Mustard & black pepper, to taste

Equipment

  • mixing bowl

Method

  1. Spread the ham slices with cream cheese and a little mustard.
  2. Add a strip of cheese and a cucumber/pickle spear and roll up.
  3. Slice into pinwheels and serve.

Storage & make-ahead

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

Tip

A near-zero-carb savory snack. Look for lower-sodium ham if you watch salt.

Dietary swaps

Dairy-free: Light cream cheese → dairy-free cream cheese; Cheddar or Swiss cheese → dairy-free cheese (for lactose intolerance or a dairy-free diet)

Full nutrition (estimated, per serving): 566 kcal · 70 g protein · 4 g net carbs · 30 g fat (24 g sat) · 1 g fiber · 5.5 g sugar · 3400 mg sodium. Allergens: Milk. Macros are realistic estimates from standard food-composition values; brands and portions vary.

Get the full cookbook (PDF) — 100 recipes, 3 meal plans & the science →