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Protein at hand...

moniquelessard
moniquelessard Posts: 418 Member
edited October 2024 in Food and Nutrition
Need ideas for quick grab HIGH protein snacks. This is what I usually have but I am BORED TO DEATH.

tuna
hard boiled eggs
almonds
yogurt

Also, I am no longer into smoothies (unless pre-prepared), so protein shakes are out...

Thanks in advance for any new/exciting/different/quick options to increase my protein intake.

xo

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  • Jorra
    Jorra Posts: 3,338 Member
    I know you don't want protein shakes, but how about protein chocolate milk? You just mix a scoop of chocolate flavored protein powder into a glass of milk. You get bonus protein from the milk you mix it in.

    Chicken and turkey breast are also great sources.
  • alyssamiller77
    alyssamiller77 Posts: 891 Member
    Any type of low fat cheese. Pinto or black beans. Protein bar? Chocolate milk.
  • Jorra
    Jorra Posts: 3,338 Member
    Any type of low fat cheese. Pinto or black beans. Protein bar? Chocolate milk.

    Full-fat cheese works just as well. Sometimes companies replace the fat with sodium or sugars to make it taste better.
  • dhart1969
    dhart1969 Posts: 1
    My new found snack friend is "edamame." Dry Roasted (or steamed from the frozen vegetable section of the market), I really like it.
  • blazergrad
    blazergrad Posts: 603 Member
    I just bought a package of Publix Deli brand Hickory Smoked Turkey Breast ... 12 grams of protein in just 2 ounces ... makes for a great quick snack. Also, beef and turkey jerky are good high protein snacks if you can tolerate the chewing! ;)

    Small (3 ounce, I believe) cans of Starkist Tuna ... 21 grams of protein.
  • Dayquasar
    Dayquasar Posts: 182 Member
    Peanut Butter! Yum!
  • Dayquasar
    Dayquasar Posts: 182 Member
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  • Pandorian
    Pandorian Posts: 2,055 Member
    Jerky of some sort, be that beef, turkey, wild-game... watch the sodium if you're buying pre-made stuff though rather than just making it at home if your oven goes low enough (125 F... my digital controlled one doesn't go that low)
  • moniquelessard
    moniquelessard Posts: 418 Member
    I know you don't want protein shakes, but how about protein chocolate milk? You just mix a scoop of chocolate flavored protein powder into a glass of milk. You get bonus protein from the milk you mix it in.


    I could try that. Could I add it to coffee with milk? lol (this question is half serious)...
  • Jorra
    Jorra Posts: 3,338 Member
    I know you don't want protein shakes, but how about protein chocolate milk? You just mix a scoop of chocolate flavored protein powder into a glass of milk. You get bonus protein from the milk you mix it in.


    I could try that. Could I add it to coffee with milk? lol (this question is half serious)...

    Probably not with hot coffee. I learned the hard way that protein powder + hot liquid = denatured proteins = globby nasty mess
  • moniquelessard
    moniquelessard Posts: 418 Member
    Jerky of some sort, be that beef, turkey, wild-game... watch the sodium if you're buying pre-made stuff though rather than just making it at home if your oven goes low enough (125 F... my digital controlled one doesn't go that low)

    Yes, the sodium is a slight concern, although i don't normally eat very much sodium, so here and there can't hurt. Thanks! (I wont be making my own jerky - too lazy for that! lol)
  • Jeff92se
    Jeff92se Posts: 3,369 Member
    Why no shakes? It's tough to add protein w/o too many calories.
  • moniquelessard
    moniquelessard Posts: 418 Member

    Probably not with hot coffee. I learned the hard way that protein powder + hot liquid = denatured proteins = globby nasty mess
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    Darn. But thanks for the heads up. If someone were to invent a powder that could mix with coffee it would be HUGE moneymaker (just off me alone). ;)
  • moniquelessard
    moniquelessard Posts: 418 Member
    Why no shakes? It's tough to add protein w/o too many calories.

    sick. of. shakes. Been there, done that. They make me gag due to many years of shakes :(
  • jenniferpayne5
    jenniferpayne5 Posts: 27 Member
    Soy
    Kashi Go Lean (fiber and protein)
    Any roasted nut
    cottage cheese
    Oroweat Healthfull Breads (you can also bake your own banana/zuchinni bread with nuts and protein powder in it.)
  • moniquelessard
    moniquelessard Posts: 418 Member
    Soy
    Kashi Go Lean (fiber and protein)
    Any roasted nut
    cottage cheese
    Oroweat Healthfull Breads (you can also bake your own banana/zuchinni bread with nuts and protein powder in it.)

    I like the kashi and bread ideas! Will look into those. thx! xo
  • it_be_asin
    it_be_asin Posts: 562 Member
    Cottage cheese.
    Baked beans. Actually, anything with any kind of beans or lentils in it,
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