While I’m working my way through an attempted weight loss journey this year, I’m trying to prioritize protein in my meals. Because that’s what “they” say we should do. And honestly, I find it to be helpful. It definitely keeps me fuller longer. And I’m seeing some slow, but steady, progress.
During my current fitness challenge, I’m trying to get at least 20g of protein at breakfast, and at least 10g at lunch. I often get much more than that (typically at least 20g at both breakfast and lunch, sometimes more like 30g or even 40g occasionally).
That being said, I thought I’d share just a couple simple, relatively-high protein meals and snacks that I’m currently enjoying.
Breakfast
- Egg white bake with bell pepper, onion and cheese, and chicken sausage or smoked salmon on toasted Dave’s Killer Bread. I also like to have a small amount of fruit, and about 1/8 cup of mixed nuts.
- Oatmeal with a scoop of protein powder and a tablespoon of chia seeds, plus either peanut butter, chocolate chips and banana OR peanut butter, Greek yogurt and berries.
- Cottage cheese with fruit (my go to is canned peaches in pear juice) and one piece of toasted Dave’s Killer Bread with peanut butter
Lunch
With any of these options, I’ll usually have fresh fruit (pear or grapes are my current go-to) or unsweetened applesauce. I also try to have a green veggie, but it doesn’t always make it into the mix.
- Tuna salad on rice cakes with tomato
- Chicken breast with quinoa and broccoli
- Egg salad wrap with cucumber
Snacks
- Banana with peanut butter
- Carrots with Hummus
- Core Power Protein Shake
In my current season of life, I only have to fend for myself at dinner one night a week, so I don’t have an arsenal of go to protein packed meals at this time. I know, #spoiled
I’m still working to build a protein-rich menu to rely on for breakfast, lunch and snacks, but these go-to options have helped me thus far.
What are your favorite protein packed meals and snacks?
