Protein Shakes or Protien Food

swinefish

A nice way to get some extra protein in the mornings if you're willing to use protein powder (this is actually my only use of it) is to mix a scoop of protein powder into instant oats before cooking them. Gives amazing flavour and boosts the protein content nicely.

AndiJH

@jgnatca I don't own a crockpot, no room in my tiny apartment, unfortunately

weird_me2

AndiJH wrote: »

@jgnatca I don't own a crockpot, no room in my tiny apartment, unfortunately

You really don't need a slowcooker either. I've been using my oven (not turned on). If I notice the temp dip too low, I just turn on the broiler for about 30 seconds and it's good for another couple of hours. Google homemade yogurt and there are a lot of tutorials. I've been making mine 1/2 gallon at a time, which ends up only being about 4 C of greek style yogurt.

You could also buy big containers of plain yogurt and strain it to get the greek style. It's usually easier to find plain unsweetened yogurt in big tubs. It reduces the carbs when you strain the whey out, so you can get more protein with fewer carbs by straining the yogurt.

goingtobefit2015

swinefish wrote: »

A nice way to get some extra protein in the mornings if you're willing to use protein powder (this is actually my only use of it) is to mix a scoop of protein powder into instant oats before cooking them. Gives amazing flavour and boosts the protein content nicely.

Good idea never thought of that!

Michael190lbs

I do two protein shakes every day 50-60 grams total that equals about 20-25% of my protein INTAKE- Anyone have a use for about 100 empty protein jugs please come pick them up..

jgnatca

@AndiJH I've made yogurt in a mini-cooler filled with mason jars, one jar filled with boiling water. Close the lid and I have a warm, moist, sterile environment friendly to growing probiotics.

AndiJH

@jgnatca @weird_me2 Thanks for all the ideas! I'll have to see if these are feasible

mwyvr

Food. I prefer to cook from scratch wherever I can so I know what goes into our food. Protein powders leave me feeling uneasy as to sources so I've just not gone there.

Pedestrian but easy: Yoghurt, cottage cheese, tuna. Nuts or egg if I need some fats too.

Always makes me feel good: Indian spicy chickpeas with a little rice + yoghurt; also often make green lentils or incorporate them in soups and stews to up protein content + I like the flavour.

Not related to the foregoing, oven roasted spicy chickpeas are a good snack food.

More tasty: lamb kebabs/greek roasted lamb, grilled tuna, grilled bone-in chicken done just so, roast fresh turkey, I could go on.

JoReddBowe

I always shoot for real food but have some protein powder on hand for when I'm slacking. I don't like a lot of chicken, but I've discovered the I love shredded canned chicken. I know it's all chemicals and sodium but it's protein and a few corners cut on some recipes.