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These berry cups are simple and delicious, consisting of only five ingredients that you may already have lying around. This recipe is the perfect snack to satisfy any midday sweet craving you may have.
Date Balls
These homemade energy date balls pack a punch. Consisting of few ingredients such as peanut butter, chia seeds, and dates, this energizing snack will give you an added protein boost and keep you satisfied throughout your busy day.
Granola Bars
These homemade granola bars are better than the store bought version, and have far less added ingredients. They are scrumptious, nutritious, and a great way to kickstart your day.
Baked Protein Desserts
There are many traditional recipes to try that offer an added dose of protein, and less sugar. They are a perfect way to fuel your day in a nutritious, and delicious way.
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What’s particularly beneficial about edamame and soybeans, in general, is that they are complete proteins, making for a scrumptious yet nutritious snack. What’s more, steamed edamame can be simple to prepare—all you have to do is warm it up in the microwave and watch it steam.
Cottage Cheese Toast
Containing numerous ingredients, this diverse snack is actually very simple to prepare. All you need is cottage cheese, the bread of your choice, and some toppings such as cucumber, jam, melons, grapes, or apple slices.
Oatmeal With Nuts And Fruit
As a rich source of carbohydrates, oatmeal is perfect for providing you with your fix of fibers, vitamins, and even a bit of protein. Add some extra flavor to your oatmeal with some nuts, fruit, or even a poached egg.
Greek Yogurt With Granola
Filled with probiotics, calcium, and of course, protein, Greek yogurt is an ideal snack to fit into your healthy lifestyle. To make it even more scrumptious and nutritious, add some granola, banana slices, chopped nuts, and even some fresh berries for extra antioxidants, vitamins, and fiber.
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Yogurt is an easy way to get a huge helping of protein in your meal. Having some with your porridge, or just with some fruit, is a great way to start the day. Protein helps you feel fuller for longer, so if you often find yourself hungry not long after breakfast, then adding some yogurt into the mix will help avoid this.
(@veganiina)Choose a legume as your side
If you often have some veg as your side to your meal, then consider using a legume instead. They are high in vitamins so will give you the same health kick as some broccoli, but have the added benefit of being high in protein. For example, you could have some roasted chickpeas as a side, or some mashed butterbeans.
Have nuts as an afternoon snack
It’s a great idea to have a snack between meals, as it helps keep your energy levels up and stops you from getting too hungry. Nuts are a great choice here, as they’re high in protein and healthy fats which will also help keep you feeling full.
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This simple combo is delicious and healthy. It’s also great for people who find they don’t have a huge appetite at breakfast as it’s light but is still high in protein. You can choose whichever fruit you like best and even drizzle over some honey if you want.
Porridge and Nut Butter
This is even better for protein content if it’s made with dairy or soya milk. Again, you can choose whichever nut or seed butter you like best. Nuts and seeds are high in protein and healthy fats so make for a great breakfast.
(@eat_live_love)Scrambled Eggs on Toast
This is perfect if you prefer a savory breakfast, and it’s also super filling. Any form of egg will do, but scrambled eggs are quick, easy, and delicious.
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Oatmeal with a sliced banana and a drizzle of honey, for example, will be a great dose of high-fiber carbohydrates that will give you a well-needed energy boost. The added banana and honey will also boost energy levels, to keep you full and fueled before high cardio days workouts like running.
(@oat_to_eat)Protein Shake
Added protein is a must for anyone training and working out. However, many do not get enough of it. That’s why it is great to have an added protein boost to not only start your day, enhance muscle recovery, and give you added energy to help sustain your workout.
Yogurt
Whether you have it on its own, in a smoothie, or with fresh berries and honey, low-fat greek yogurt has the added benefit of calcium and protein essential for bone health and density, which will be essential for muscle growth.
Avocado Toast
Avocado has the added benefit of healthy fats that will keep you full before a workout, and also are great for heart and cardiovascular health.
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Unless you’ve embraced a plant-based diet, skinless white meat poultry, aka chicken or turkey breast, is one of the best examples of lean protein because it’s low in fat while having a high protein content.
Fish
You’ll never struggle to add lean protein to your diet if you’re a pescatarian since most white-fleshed fish contain it. Darker-fleshed fish are also a good addition to your diet because they’re high in omega-3 fatty acids.
Legumes
Moving on to plant-based sources of lean protein, certain types of legumes, such as beans, peas, and lentils are also a worthy addition to your diet.
Tofu
Tofu is one of the staples of a vegan diet, and it’s one of the most popular soy-based sources of lean protein, along with edamame and tempeh.
Plain Greek Yogurt
Plain Greek yogurt is another great source of lean protein that can be either eaten on its own or mixed together with fruits and nuts to taste even more delicious.
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]]>Supplements
Add a plant based supplement to your diet and enjoy it in smoothies, shakes, bowls, and baked goods. Plant based supplements not only offer more protein, but they will also help increase your fiber and vitamin intake. This is essential for muscle recovery at the gym as well as replenishing energy levels throughout the day.
Protein Bread or Pasta
Swap out mainstream bread and pasta with those with added pea protein. Products such as chickpea pasta or lentil pasta also have the added benefit of veggies which will help increase overall veggie intake, essential to a healthy diet.
Protein-Packed Snacks
Eat more protein packed snacks throughout the day such as a packet of hummus and carrots, a handful of almonds or pistachios, or a cup of nonfat greek yogurt with a handful of berries. These sorts of snacks of nutrient dense, and the berries and nuts will add extra fiber and antioxidants to your diet, which are also great for overall health, in addition to protein intake.
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Most people do not get enough protein or veggies in their diet. Proper protein and veggie intake is paramount to health and recovery, especially if you are an active individual. Try adding more protein and veggies into your diet by blending plant based protein supplements into smoothies, yogurts, and baked goods. Many plant based powders on the market offer a daily dose of protein plus a dose of healthy greens with essential vitamins.
Veggie Pastas
Instead of mainstream pasta, opt for veggie-based pastas that have servings of veggies in them or are made of higher protein vegetables such as lentils and chickpeas. These pastas are not only higher in protein, but have more fiber and veggies that will keep you regular and help increase your veggie consumption.
Soups
Lastly, veggies are delicious when blended into hearty soups such a minestrone or chicken noodle. Warm soup is an added comfort that will provide all kinds of essential vitamins, and will help you stay hydrated during cold and flu season.
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Black beans are a good and very affordable source of protein that you can use for making salads, soups, burritos, and more.
Sunflower Seeds
With nearly six grams of protein per one-ounce serving, sunflower seeds are an amazing source of protein that can easily be overlooked. These healthy seeds are super versatile and you can add them to your smoothies, salads, and other dishes to up your daily protein intake.
Sardines
Sardines are not only high in protein, but they’re also a good source of omega-3 fatty acids and calcium, so don’t forget to add them to your meals.
Greek Yogurt
Greek yogurt is a versatile and healthy food that will provide you with enough protein, and you can use it both in savory and sweet dishes.
Lentils
One cup of lentils contains nearly 18 grams of protein, which is why they’re an amazing plant-based source of protein that’s perfect for vegans and vegetarians.
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If you’re making a shake that includes flavors like banana or apple, peanut butter is a great idea to add in to give your concoction a protein boost. Just one tablespoon of this food contains four grams of protein, enough for nearly 10% of the amount you should consume in a day.
Greek Yogurt
Most smoothie recipes use dairy, and the most protein-rich option that will boost the nutritional content of your drink is Greek yogurt. A cup of Greek yogurt typically includes about 10 grams of protein while being low in sugar, making it a healthy and Keto-friendly choice.
Flax Seeds
Flax seeds can be purchased in most speciality and health food stores and can be a great, flavorless addition that adds plenty of nutrients in a natural way. Each tablespoon of flax seeds packs about two grams of protein, a great boost.
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