GIVE ME PROTEIN!

SoDamnHungry · May 2013

Ideas for foods full of protein that are not: Eggs, chicken breast, canned tuna, cheese, yogurt, or protein powder. Only because I already have those on the list.

Snack and meal ideas alike are welcome!

Lunachic77 · May 2013

Titan High Protein Cookies. They come in Peanut Butter, Chocolate Chip & Oatmeal Raisin. I can only speak for the oatmeal raisin, they are freakin' tasty and have a good cookie texture to them. 20g protein for 2 cookies.

Quest protein bars...dozens of flavors, 20g protein per bar.

Chili with beans.

Any kind of baked fish (salmon, trout, pollack, etc)

Beef jerky, Jack Links .9 oz packet has 13g protein.

Peanut butter, of course and assorted nuts. Blue Diamond has all kinds of flavors for their almonds that are quite tasty.

Liverwurst...I only say this because I am German and well it does have a lot of protein :laugh:

minizebu · May 2013

Cottage cheese is good, as is Greek yogurt.

How about opening a can of black beans? Or eating a handful of mixed nuts?

Also, let's not forget chia seed pudding, of course.

sozisraw · May 2013

Tofu, chickpeas , quinoa

thesupremeforce · May 2013

I eat a good amount of 93% lean ground turkey. Any sort of meat protein should be good here. Just look for leaner cuts if fat is a concern (and it usually is).

There are several brands of protein bars that taste good. I don't use them as meal replacements, but they make quality high protein snacks. Fish was also an excellent suggestion.

dough21 · May 2013

I buy 1% Cottage Cheese

Serving 1/2 Cup

Calories - 80
Total Fat - 1.5g (1g Saturated)
Sodium 480mg
Potassium 150mg
Carbs - 4
Sugars - 3
Protein 13g

Sodium is a little high but not horrible. With it only being 80 cals and only 4 carbs with a whopping 13g of protein. Cottage Cheese makes a great choice!

cleotherio · May 2013

Canned salmon. Although unlike tuna, you have to pick through it for bones. Some brands are better than others about keeping the junk out.

cedman1 · May 2013

Shrimp or crab meat

karllundy · May 2013

BUMP.

shalysewrightbethea · May 2013

Beans, Lentils and Legumes ( my personal favorite source) Nuts, Seeds and Nut Butters
Beans, Nuts, Seeds

1 cup garbanzo beans 14.5 grams
1 cup pinto beans 12 grams
1 cup refried beans 15.5 grams
1 cup soybeans 28 grams
1 oz. cashews 4.4 grams
1 oz. peanuts 6.5 grams
1 oz. sesame seeds 6.5 grams
1 oz. pistachios 5.8 grams
1 cup tofu 22 grams
1 cup lentils 18 grams

Dairy

1 cup yogurt 13 grams
1 oz cheddar cheese 7.1 grams
1 egg 6 grams
1 cup cottage cheese 10 grams

Fruits and Vegetables

1 avocado 10 grams
1 cup broccoli 5 grams
1 cup spinach 5 grams
1 cup peas 9 grams
1 medium artichoke 4 grams
1 cup asparagus 5 grams
1 cup beet greens 3 grams

Read more: http://www.care2.com/greenliving/vegetarian-protein-sources.html#ixzz2TqvkXz3E

castelluzzo99 · May 2013

Legumes. Especially lentils. Try adding curry powder to your lentils and serve it with plain yogurt. I eat it over rice (which has a decent amount of protein), but if you're watching carbs, you could just eat the lentils and yogurt. It's an east Indian thing to add yogurt to savory food.

50% of the calories in Broccoli are protein. Granted, you can't eat many calories of broccoli, but it's very good for you. Any greens, really, will have high percentages of protein.

Mrsallypants · May 2013

There is a difference between complete and incomplete proteins. Beans and grains are incomplete proteins.

SoDamnHungry · May 2013

Cottage cheese is good, as is Greek yogurt.

How about opening a can of black beans? Or eating a handful of mixed nuts?

Also, let's not forget chia seed pudding, of course.

Is that a real thing? :noway:

micheleb15 · May 2013

I love edamame. If you can handle tapioca pudding, then you may be able to handle chia seed pudding. I made it with almond milk and maple syrup. Tasted fine, but I couldn't get past the texture.