Whole-food, dairy-free vegetarian--trouble meeting daily protein grams.

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  • 42carrots
    42carrots Posts: 97 Member
    This is the protein cookie recipe I came up with, for anyone who is curious. It turned out pretty good but next time I'd probably ground the oats first (though not necessary) and either way reduce the spirulina or omit it, too bitter tasting.

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  • jgnatca
    jgnatca Posts: 14,464 Member
    If you like a warm breakfast, how about oatmeal? Can you supplement with whey powder?

    It's going to continue to be hard consider all the rules you've made for yourself. It will take extra creativity on your part.
  • 42carrots
    42carrots Posts: 97 Member
    whey is derived from dairy.
  • RealLifeDaria
    RealLifeDaria Posts: 22 Member
    42carrots wrote: »
    I found hemp protein powder in the Bulk Barn (Canadian bulk store), I don't usually use protein powder but wanted to try to make homemade vegan protein bars, I was actually looking for pea protein but they only had hemp. It's actually not bad, pretty tasteless and inoffensive in recipes. Texture may be gritty in a smoothie, haven't tried that yet.
    Yes, hemp protein powder in smoothies has always ended up gritty for me.

  • Laurend224
    Laurend224 Posts: 1,748 Member
    RealLifeDaria wrote: »
    42carrots wrote: »
    I found hemp protein powder in the Bulk Barn (Canadian bulk store), I don't usually use protein powder but wanted to try to make homemade vegan protein bars, I was actually looking for pea protein but they only had hemp. It's actually not bad, pretty tasteless and inoffensive in recipes. Texture may be gritty in a smoothie, haven't tried that yet.
    Yes, hemp protein powder in smoothies has always ended up gritty for me.


    They are. I currently have Amazing Meal, which has hemp, Brown rice, sprouted quinoa, and, pumpkin seed in it. It's gritty. I'm going to go back to soy protein. At 20grams/100 calories, and a really decent price at Earth Fare, I don't think I'm going to find any better. OP I know you don't do much soy, I hope you find something that works for you!
  • MakePeasNotWar
    MakePeasNotWar Posts: 1,329 Member
    42carrots wrote: »
    whey is derived from dairy.

    True, but it is usually the lactose in dairy products that causes digestive issues, which is what the OP said was her reason for avoiding dairy. Whey protein isolate does not contain lactose. I am lactose intolerant and used whey powered for years with no problems.

    OP, do you like soybeans? I often buy the frozen ones and steam them with a little sea salt. Lots of protein and iron, too.

    I also make a lot of bean soups and chilis that are low cal and high in protein and fibre.
  • fatboyliz
    fatboyliz Posts: 515 Member
    One cup of kale has like 2g protein - I know it isn't a lot, but I find little bits help! I like making fried kale chips and also blend it into smoothies. I am a vegetarian and struggle with protein too! Love all of these suggestions.

    Also here is another overnight oats recipe:

    Mash one banana in a bowl
    Mix in: 45g oats, 2 teaspoons chia seeds, 150ml almond milk and 75ml water.
    Leave overnight and eat cold or heat it up the next morning! (I like it heated)

    Approx. 350 cals, 12g protein, 9g fibre. It makes a big bowl so I usually eat half - three quarters of it. Keeps me full for ages...you could also add some protein powder if you wanted.
  • GingerbreadCandy
    GingerbreadCandy Posts: 403 Member
    What is with the hate against oysters? Oysters are delicious!

    When I was a vegetarian, I would get most my protein through legumes. Tofu helps as well. :smile:
  • moleigh5708
    moleigh5708 Posts: 3 Member
    beans
  • lynn1982
    lynn1982 Posts: 1,439 Member
    RealLifeDaria wrote: »
    lynn1982 wrote: »
    Apologies if this has been covered:
    Do you eat eggs? (You said vegetarian, not vegan...) If you do, more eggs? The only meat protein I eat is eggs. I have a dairy allergy and simply feel better when I don't eat meat. I don't eat soy either since it upsets my stomach. My main sources of protein are: eggs, hemp seeds, plant-based protein powders (although I don't rely on these), lentils, other beans/legumes (but mostly lentils since they're super easy to cook up). I usually get between 60-90 grams of protein a day with those as my main protein sources...
    How many cals a day do you try to hit, if you don't mind me asking?

    Just saw this now - my maintenance calories are just over 1400. (I am very short...) If I work out (which I do most days) then I eat more. I eat more protein than MFP suggests though. It's just what works for me.
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