Protein snack ideas

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patriciapereira136
patriciapereira136 Posts: 1 Member
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Hey all. I struggle to meet my protein requirement on a daily basis and don't want to rely on protein shakes and bars to hit the numbers as I'd like to get it mostly from nutritious food. I eat chicken, eggs, red meat, fish for dinner and/or lunch. Any other ideas or tips?

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  • PixelPuff
    PixelPuff Posts: 901 Member
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    Yogurt. I like Kroger/King Sooper's Carbmaster stuff. Good price, and 12g of protein for 90 cal servings.
  • 1coolmofo
    1coolmofo Posts: 65 Member
    edited May 2017
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    I like these gluten free almond protein bars. Great for pre workout energy and good protein.
  • yskaldir
    yskaldir Posts: 202 Member
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    I eat chicken, eggs, red meat, fish for dinner and/or lunch. Any other ideas or tips?

    Eat more chicken, eggs, red meat and fish?
  • oocdc2
    oocdc2 Posts: 1,361 Member
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    Here's my latest go-to:

    227 g Plain unsweetened greek yogurt (I've been using Aldi's)
    1 Tbsp All fruit; pineapple works well
    34 g Kay's Naturals Honey Almond Cereal https://shop.kaysnaturals.com/product-p/g-hac-l.htm

    285 cal, 35 g protein
  • Lizakabibbis
    Lizakabibbis Posts: 370 Member
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    I eat shrimp, chicken, boiled egg whites, and greek yogurt. I usually pair it with either a raw veggie or fruit. Low calorie but super filling.
  • alias1001
    alias1001 Posts: 634 Member
    edited May 2017
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    Those tuna packets from Starkist or Bumblebee are new snack I eat with lots of protein (like 12g-16g for 90c)

    Greek yogurt mixed with 1 T of peanut butter and a drop of vanilla (a few chocolate chips are optional).
    238c, 11g fat, 22g protein
    Recipe if you need it: http://liveleaneatgreen.com/2016/02/19/cookie-dough-greek-yogurt/
    cookiedoughgreekyogurt5.jpg
  • elinbouw
    elinbouw Posts: 1 Member
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    Try PBFit or PB2. It's got all the protein of peanuts with none of the oil. I like to dip apple slices in it.
  • LisaEatSleepRun
    LisaEatSleepRun Posts: 159 Member
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    Lately I have been eating 100 g of cottage cheese & a hard boiled egg with vegie sticks & couple of crackers for my afternoon snack & that's an easy 20 g of protein.
  • kathykatkitty
    kathykatkitty Posts: 61 Member
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    here is a fruit protein dip recipe for you
    1 5.3oz container plain nonfat greek yogurt
    3 TBL almond butter
    1 TBL honey
    1 tsp cinnamon
  • deannalfisher
    deannalfisher Posts: 5,600 Member
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    what is your protein goal each day? I take in 130g and rarely have to do protein bars/shakes

    chicken, shrimp, pork, turkey are go-to meat
    noosa yogurt (12g protein)
    eggs/egg whites
  • kimny72
    kimny72 Posts: 16,013 Member
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    Greek yogurt, jerky, tuna packets, string cheese
  • Rammer123
    Rammer123 Posts: 679 Member
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    Dry roasted edamame, has a lot of protein, lots of fiber and pretty low fats. It's soy and some people have issues with soy.
  • Geocitiesuser
    Geocitiesuser Posts: 1,429 Member
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    Mug Cakes have been my goto every night. It's still protein powder though.

    25g whey isolate (prefer choco for this)
    18g unsweetened coco powder
    1/2 tspn baking powder

    mix dry ingredients

    40g unsweetened applesauce
    1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk (really just a splash or too until cake batter consistency)

    microwave until it starts to rise but don't over cook. 40-50 seconds depending on wattage. Maybe more, maybe less, takes practice.

    All comes out to about 170 cals.

    You can also sub out chocolate for pb2 and it tastes like a candy apple.

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