Protein ideas

Jocampgrl
Jocampgrl Posts: 59 Member
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I am consistently low on my protein allowance every day. Low by like 30 grams. I'm looking for quick recipes or ideas that pack a powerful protein punch. I don't like eggs and the cost of protein powders are hard to swing. I am guessing that since I am low my three young children are as well so any ideas are much appreciated.

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  • CaliforniaAJ
    CaliforniaAJ Posts: 196 Member
    I roast chicken breast chunks (sometimes I season them with different flavors) and we snack on these instead of reaching for cookies etc.

    6 1" cubes is around:

    188 cals
    0 carbs
    4 fat
    35 protein
    0 fiber
    0 sugar

    and very filling!!!
  • Jocampgrl
    Jocampgrl Posts: 59 Member
    Thank you! That's a great idea. Not sure why I didn't think of that
  • concordancia
    concordancia Posts: 5,320 Member
    Edamame, nuts, yogurt and hard cheeses all make excellent contributions to your protein intake.
  • Hornsby
    Hornsby Posts: 10,322 Member
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    It's fabulous and more protein than regular peanut butter :)
  • jlshea
    jlshea Posts: 494 Member
    Kashi oatmeal has one with 9 grams. Its a good way to start out the day and keep you feeling full.
  • BaoCat
    BaoCat Posts: 42
    Parmesan cheese crisps? They're yummy. Google for recipes.

    Kroger's 'carb master' yogurt is pretty cheap and decent on protein.
  • GetSoda
    GetSoda Posts: 1,267 Member
    Protein powder isn't expensive at all once you do the math on it. I'm not sure there's actually any cheaper source of protein.
  • Urban_Princess
    Urban_Princess Posts: 219 Member
    Egg whites! Low cal and high protein. I started baking mine in small foil pie dishes. I'll add peppers and green onion plus some flax to change up the taste. Serve with some mustard.. Yummy.....but I also eat natural PB by the spoonful... Mm yummy
  • JLBurke1
    JLBurke1 Posts: 7
    Hummus on carrots and celery
  • KaylaBushman
    KaylaBushman Posts: 69
    I like Greek yogurt mixed with cottage cheese it ends up being around 20 grams of protein for about 250 calories or so.
  • KristinaB83
    KristinaB83 Posts: 440 Member
    Salmon caviar, lobster, shrimp.
  • TheSlorax
    TheSlorax Posts: 2,401 Member
    just want this on my newsfeed
  • prosperkat
    prosperkat Posts: 59 Member
    My MFP friends got me started me on Quest bars, 21g protein and lots of fibre. They are the first protein bars that I actually enjoy eating.

    Beef jerky for snacking.

    Wafer-thin low-fat turkey or chicken slices from a deli - rolled around some low-fat cheese and a veg (like a leaf of lettuce or a cucumber stick).

    Plain greek yoghurt over berries.
  • cw822
    cw822 Posts: 107
    I do the roast chicken (or turkey) as well. Jerky is a good source as well - unless you have issues w/sodium (I make my own now because of that). Egg whites (make a shake w/egg whites, greek 0% yogurt, unsweetened almond milk and almond butter - gives you over 30g of protein). Ricotta cheese or dry curd cottage cheese are also good sources.
  • homerjspartan
    homerjspartan Posts: 1,893 Member
    just want this on my newsfeed

    ....and your back....and face.....
  • RaspberryKeytoneBoondoggle
    RaspberryKeytoneBoondoggle Posts: 1,349 Member
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/926789-protein-sources
  • jackpotclown
    jackpotclown Posts: 3,275 Member
    just want this on my newsfeed

    ....and your back....and face.....


    :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: '

    everywhere but the hair...
    giphy.gif \m/
  • kblifestyle
    kblifestyle Posts: 8 Member
    http://naturalred.wordpress.com/2014/01/15/protein-lunch-options/

    We have incorporated more protein into our diets recently after increasing the amount of workouts we do. You may find my blog posting helpful.
  • daliyanin
    daliyanin Posts: 93 Member
    Nuts! Almonds, cashews, walnuts, pecans, etc.....
  • Jacwhite22
    Jacwhite22 Posts: 7,010 Member
    I've got some pretty good protein ideas. PM me for details.
  • Jacwhite22
    Jacwhite22 Posts: 7,010 Member
    just want this on my newsfeed

    ....and your back....and face.....


    :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: '

    everywhere but the hair...

    :heart: :flowerforyou: I think I love you.....but you won't accept my FR. :brokenheart: :cry:
  • Cliffslosinit
    Cliffslosinit Posts: 5,044 Member
    just want this on my newsfeed

    ....and your back....and face.....


    :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: '

    everywhere but the hair...

    :heart: :flowerforyou: I think I love you.....but you won't accept my FR. :brokenheart: :cry:

    She won't except mine either....I except her little dents and all:flowerforyou:
  • Escloflowne
    Escloflowne Posts: 2,038 Member

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    It blew my mind when I realized that was Peeta!
  • TheSlorax
    TheSlorax Posts: 2,401 Member
    MFP is such a **** block!
  • sheenarama
    sheenarama Posts: 733 Member

    giphy.gif \m/

    It blew my mind when I realized that was Peeta!

    You said blew....

    :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
  • richiesgirl03
    richiesgirl03 Posts: 2
    Send me a friend request. I'm a mother of 4. My daily goal is to focus on my protein intake. My food diary is open and it may give you some ideas. Have you tried PB2?
  • aquarabbit
    aquarabbit Posts: 1,622 Member
    If you drink coffee I make a protein coffee drink the the mornings. 1 cup coffee, 1 cup almond milk (or any milk), and 1 scoop chocolate protein powder. I blend mine, but shaking works too. If I'm working out, I save half the scoop for post workout. But it's helped me get my protein for sure. I add the other half a scoop to my breakfast smoothie afterwards. I've also tried protein hot chocolate and protein chocolate cake with good results, but those are special occasions because they can be pretty high in calories. I've recently gotten into spicy roasted chickpeas too. Yummy. And I always have some cottage cheese in the fridge. I prefer it to yogurt because of the protein.
  • redladywitch
    redladywitch Posts: 799 Member
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