Protein

QueenJayJay

I'm looking for ways to incorporate more protein into my diet. I'm not really fond of meat or most types of nuts, and my stomach can't tolerate beans. I'm thinking the best option, for my situation, is to add protein powder to things I'm already eating.

Have any of you ever tried protein powder in oatmeal? If so, how was it? What are some other things I could add it to?

QueenJayJay

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Sophiepoo

I add protein powder to smoothies, cakes, cookies! It's all a bit experimentational for me but there's a few threads with recipes floating around here

AmyLeeHughes

I use vanilla protein powder in my oatmeal sometimes and it's delicious! I like it in plain oatmeal with some berries. Then you don't have to add anything else besides the water. It's even better with vanilla almond milk though. You will have to add more liquid than it typically says however. You should try it! yum!

Another thing you can do is have a protein shake as a drink with a meal. Do it with water and you've got your water intake, and also a good dose of protein.

budgetqueen79

My main protein staple is fish. Tilapia, flounder,salmon are my favs. I bake it seasoned a million different ways. I do protein shakes also and their lean so you get more bang for your buck.

QueenJayJay

Thanks ladies! I could definitely do fish. I'm just not fond of red meat or pork, and I'm getting tired of chicken.

Sidesteal

Get some optimum nutrition whey protein and some plain greek yogurt. Add 1 scoop of whey to about 8oz of greek yogurt, stir. Add something else in like mixed berries/etc.

...and eat fish too...

budgetqueen79

I don't eat pork either and red meat sparingly for some reason I feel so heavy after I eat it so I try to avoid it. Fish has more protein I think the protein matrix may be fish, turkey, chicken, red meat, then chicken.

QueenJayJay

I don't eat pork either and red meat sparingly for some reason I feel so heavy after I eat it so I try to avoid it. Fish has more protein I think the protein matrix may be fish, turkey, chicken, red meat, then chicken.

It causes the same feeling for me. I'll definitely be buying more fish in the future. Thanks!

kimclaws

I have been on a fish and greek yogurt kick for the last few days, I mix tuna/ salmon or even tofu with 1/4 cup of greek yogurt, some salsa, and some banana peppers or peppercinis. It is really fantastic. i made it one time with a can of tuna as a last minute dinner and it had over 80 grams of protein and only 425 calories, so fish is a lean way to get more protein. I have been using greek yogurt as i would mayo, in tuna salad, edge salad, and deviled eggs, and it is delicious!

NiciS72

Have you tried lentils? Beluga Lentils are SUPER high in protein. I get mine from Trader Joe's.

QueenJayJay

Have you tried lentils? Beluga Lentils are SUPER high in protein. I get mine from Trader Joe's.

Honestly, never! How are they taste-wise?

Devlyn_P

A good shake can give you up to 50g of protein. I drink 3 of these a day just to hit my macro on top of meats and legumes.

eayal002

as I type I'm drinking a shake here's what I put in it, it is a HIGH cal shake so it might take a ton of your daily allowance. I love Reeses and this tastes just like it. My goal is right now to gain muscle which explains high cal intakes.

2 scoops chocolate protein powder (52g protein)
2 Tbsp peanut butter (7g protein)
8oz 1% milk (8g protein)
4oz water/ice

total 560 cal, 26g carb, 23g fat, 67g protein and taste really good if you like Reeses. If you want less Cal replace milk with water and 1 scoop powder 1 tbsp PB

betsie_n

I think I need more protein, too. I tend to meet my calorie quota each day, but I keep going under on protein (and carbs and fat, too). My weight loss as stalled, so I think I need to make some changes.

I eat very little meat - just some chicken - and have been very focused on adding a lot of veggies and fruit to my diet. I like fish, but I live in a very rural area where it's impossible to get fresh fish so it's just not as yummy frozen. Shrimp is my favorite standby as it's ok tasting after freezing.

I do like beans, so I appreciate the reminder to add more of those, but I'll pass on protein powder because I want to learn to get my nutrition from my food. Other ideas? Should I focus more on upping my protein and less on keeping within the calorie range - or is there a better way to balance both?

kristyhooker

I like optinum nutrition whey protein as well, I drink several shakes a day, sometimes with water and with skim milk after workouts for the carbs.... I dont like beans and can't eat much red meat as well.... so I've found the shakes really help me to get my protein level to the 150-175 grams I need every day!

frugalmomsrock

Oatmeal+chocolate protein powder=YUM!

Greek yogurt+chocolate protein powder=YUM!

DiannaMoorer

I love to eat Greek yogurt and boiled eggs. I love to eat eggs. They have healthy fats,lots of protein and I have plenty of them. (We have chicken and ducks that lay) And they do not increase your cholesterol like most people think.

heathersmilez

Protein powder in regular quick oats is excellent! Add a tbsp of peanut butter as well or some raspberries, I find those 2 ingredients are the most flavourful and fragrant that when you add the boiling water, others around you can smell the deliciousness!

I use 1/2 a scoop of pp with 1/2 cup of quick oats + 1/8 cup frozen raspberries + 1 packet of sweetener.

badgerbadger1

Seafood FTW

QueenJayJay

Oatmeal+chocolate protein powder=YUM!

Greek yogurt+chocolate protein powder=YUM!

I have chocolate at home. I am definitely doing this!

QueenJayJay

as I type I'm drinking a shake here's what I put in it, it is a HIGH cal shake so it might take a ton of your daily allowance. I love Reeses and this tastes just like it. My goal is right now to gain muscle which explains high cal intakes.

2 scoops chocolate protein powder (52g protein)
2 Tbsp peanut butter (7g protein)
8oz 1% milk (8g protein)
4oz water/ice

total 560 cal, 26g carb, 23g fat, 67g protein and taste really good if you like Reeses. If you want less Cal replace milk with water and 1 scoop powder 1 tbsp PB

I'd like to gain muscle also. Do you replace a meal with this, or is it in addition?

QueenJayJay

I do like beans, so I appreciate the reminder to add more of those, but I'll pass on protein powder because I want to learn to get my nutrition from my food.

Guilty. I should probably do the same.

Fat4Fuel2

EGG WHITES! Sometimes... I like to add a bit of cinnamon and splenda to the egg whites while I fry it and its reminicent of French Toast mmmmmmm nom nom. You can also mix it in with anything basically. Omlets, tuna (cooked obvi), cheese, sushi, the list goes on.

Also, I actually mix protein powder into my oat meal as an every day snack. I do about 1/3 cup quick oats (100 cal) with half a scoop of chocolate whey protein powder (60 cal) with a bit of spenda, cinnamon, vanilla, or whatever spice I'm feeling that day. I like to pretend it's a cookie. (If you can't tell I have a sweet tooth)

Also, you can make a chocolate protein powder smoothy with some greek yogurt and PB2.

tigerblue

I have been on a fish and greek yogurt kick for the last few days, I mix tuna/ salmon or even tofu with 1/4 cup of greek yogurt, some salsa, and some banana peppers or peppercinis. It is really fantastic. i made it one time with a can of tuna as a last minute dinner and it had over 80 grams of protein and only 425 calories, so fish is a lean way to get more protein. I have been using greek yogurt as i would mayo, in tuna salad, edge salad, and deviled eggs, and it is delicious!

Gotta try this!! Sounds yummy.

QueenJayJay

I'm making a grocery list. Thanks everyone!

Juliebean_1027

I mix vanilla flavored protein powder with my strawberry yogurt. If you close your eyes and wish really hard it starts to taste like strawberry cheesecake.

Dtho5159

i use Body Fortress vanilla and add it to my Silk fruit n protein. Makes a yummy smoothie. If I have it on hand, I will also add some spinach and blueberries (the silk flavor is usually strawberry banana that I use)

Kksd605

If you like cottage cheese, it is high in protein (14g per 4 oz) and low cal and low carb. I like it with fruit (especially peaches).

breeanreyes

Also look for high protein breads and pastas.. usually multigrain bread will have around 5g per slice and Barilla Plus pasta has 10g per serving and is DELICIOUS!

heathersmilez

I mix vanilla flavored protein powder with my strawberry yogurt. If you close your eyes and wish really hard it starts to taste like strawberry cheesecake.

If you want high-protein low-cal strawberry cheese cake then make a smoothie! Here's a photo of mine, it's cottage cheese, frozen strawberries, milk and sweetener and delicious even for a cheese-hater like me!

My exact recipe is;
1 cup strawberries, slices
0.5 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup non-fat low-sodium cottage cheese (Nordica brand)
1.2 cup 1% milk
2 packets of 0-cal sweetener
Serves 1, 3 WW Points, 204 cals, 342mg sodium, 1g fat, 30g carbs, 20g protein, 6g fiber.